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Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet, top, talks to players during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. The Canucks won 4-3. In completing his first full season behind the Canucks bench, Tocchet is not alone among his coaching contemporaries in providing their respective teams a spark. Of the 16 teams entering the NHL playoffs this weekend, seven feature coaches who are in their first full year or hired as midseason replacements.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Canucks’ Rick Tocchet among new coaches making an impact in leading teams to NHL playoffs

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Florida Panthers left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (11) sets up a shot to score a goal against Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson during overtime in an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers won 3-2. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

At least seven players have a strong case to be NHL MVP

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet, standing, watches the game during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild won 5-2. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Tocchet won’t return as coach of Coyotes after 4 seasons

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes center John Hayden (15) is congratulated after scoring against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Kuemper, Coyotes beat Kings 4-0 to stay in playoff chase

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Arizona Coyotes center Phil Kessel, right, celebrates his goal with defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, left, of Sweden, and center Clayton Keller, center, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings in Los Angeles. Bolstered by a taste of playoff success, the Coyotes are aiming to go even deeper in a unique 2021 season with roster additions who are expected to add a level of toughness and tenacity. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Coyotes add grit after first postseason trip in 8 years

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers (55) looks to control the puck as he collides with Colorado Avalanche right wing Joonas Donskoi (72) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kuemper gets 1st shutout of season, Coyotes beat Avs 3-0

By JACK MAGRUDER - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chara, of Slovakia, warms up before Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues, Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Chara, Dunn join jaw-dropping club of playing through pain

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton (44) sends Winnipeg Jets center Jack Roslovic (28) into referee Chris Lee during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Jets defeated the Coyotes 4-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Coyotes come up just short of playoff spot

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) celebrates his shutout against the Calgary Flames with defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) at the end of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes won 2-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Tocchet guiding Coyotes through string of injuries

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, Arizona Coyotes ' Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) is checked by Edmonton Oilers' Darnell Nurse (25) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton Alberta. The Coyotes have had a rash of key injuries this season, but enter the second half just two points out of the final Western Conference playoff spot. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Coyotes fight through injuries to remain in playoff picture

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) attempts to shoot the puck past Arizona Coyotes goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) as Arizona Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Garland, Kuemper help Coyotes beat Rangers 5-0

By JACK MAGRUDER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2017, file photo, Arizona Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson shoots the puck against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

Coyotes looking to build off strong finish in 2017-18

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2018, file photo, Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) skates in the first period during an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Glendale, Ariz. The Arizona Coyotes enter camp with optimism after finishing last season strong and making moves during the offseason to upgrade their roster. One was to lock up defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson for the next eight years. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Arizona Coyotes begin camp with hope of a turnaround

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Coyotes coach Tocchet on leave, dealing with family illness

Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes goalie Antti Raanta (32) makes a diving save against the Tampa Bay Lightning as Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers (55) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

NHL-best Lightning beat Coyotes 4-1 for 6th straight win

By JOHN NICHOLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 13, 2017, file photo, Rick Tocchet, the new coach of the Arizona Coyotes, speaks during a news conference in Glendale, Ariz. Tocchet will get his third Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup ring, second as an assistant coach after one as a player, when he visits as coach of the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Pens appreciate now-Coyotes coach Tocchet’s role in Cup wins

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Anders Bjork (10) celebrates with Danton Heinen (43) and teammates after scoring a third-period goal as Arizona Coyotes' Lawson Crouse skates off the ice during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Bruins defeated the Coyotes 6-2. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Tocchet ready to take hard line with struggling Coyotes

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry, right, trips Arizona Coyotes goalie Louis Domingue resulting in a goalie interference penalty during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Ducks rally from 3 goals down to beat Coyotes 5-4

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Coyotes add MacLean, Allen as assistant coaches

Associated Press

FILE - In this July 13, 2017, file photo, Rick Tocchet, the new coach of the Arizona Coyotes, speaks during a news conference in Glendale, Ariz. Three of the six NHL coaching vacancies this offseason were filled by first-timers as teams look to find the next new idea rather than recycling the past. Only Dallas' Ken Hitchcock could be considered experienced, while Arizona's Rick Tocchet has less than two full seasons of experience and Los Angeles' John Stevens parts of four years. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Experience not required: Rookie coaches a growing NHL trend

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press