Quinn Hughes and Rich Tocchet had a great relationship and the former was a loud proponent for his head coach remaining in Vancouver. However, the Canucks decided to go another way, with the two parties splitting Tuesday morning.

Rick Tocchet is leaving the Vancouver Canucks after two-plus seasons, and his name will feature prominently among the NHL's coaching openings. The Canucks didn't pick up the team option on Tocchet's contract but instead offered him a new one.

While the Canucks will have to find a head coach to replace Tocchet, this remains an all-in summer for Vancouver.