Canucks President of Hockey Operations, Jim Rutherford, updated media on contract extension talks with head coach Rick ...

Rick Tocchet might be leaving the Vancouver Canucks, according to NHL columnist Stan Fischler. The Canucks had a strong season under Tocchet last year, winning the Pacific Division title.

All signs point towards Rick Tocchet wanting an absolutely massive contract to stay with the Vancouver Canucks.

Jim Rutherford hoped to get his coach signed by the end of the week. As of Friday afternoon, that hadn't happened.