Indeed, the coach was arrested and found guilty in 2007 for his involvement in an illegal gambling ring, and for trying to illegally cross $18,000 across the border.
This has unsurprisingly sparked worry from some fans, who were already unexcited about the new bench boss.
Unless Rick Tocchet turns the Vancouver Canucks into an immediate contender, it's doubtful he'll ever truly gain the appreciation of the fans.
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23 JANVIER | 213 ANSWERS Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet's criminal past surfaces Do you think Rick Tocchet can turn the Vancouver Canucks around? | ||
Yes | 23 | 10.8 % |
No | 190 | 89.2 % |
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