The Vancouver Canucks are keen on extending head coach Rick Tocchet, who is currently in the final year of his contract. Despite his Philadelphia Flyers roots potentially positioning him as a candidate in their future coaching search, Tocchet has expressed a desire to hold off on contract discussions until after the season. Meanwhile, the Flyers are taking their time to find a suitable replacement, with candidates like Joel Quenneville, cleared to coach, and David Carle, noted for his success with Team USA, drawing attention.

As the Canucks remain in the playoff race, speculation arises about other coaches potentially on the move, including those with one year left on their contracts. Names like Lindy Ruff, Peter Laviolette, and Greg Cronin might be considered as the Flyers look to revamp their coaching staff. The situation is fluid, and any developments could impact playoff strategies.