GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Arizona Coyotes and coach Rick Tocchet have mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons.
The announcement Sunday comes a day after the Coyotes missed the playoffs for the seventh time in eight seasons. “After meeting with Rick, we have agreed that a coaching change is in the best interest of the club,” general manager Bill Armstrong said in a statement. “This was a very difficult decision, but we believe that it is time for a new direction and new leadership.
Rick is a very good coach and an incredible person, and we sincerely appreciate all his hard work and dedication to the Coyotes the past four years." The Coyotes reached the postseason last year when the format was rejiggered due to the coronavirus pandemic