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Rick Tocchet is returning to Vancouver as the Flyers coach, facing his former team with mixed emotions, after leading the Canucks to significant success including a division title and winning the Jack Adams Award, but now coaching the Flyers who are currently struggling but in a good playoff position. Tocchet reflects on his time in Vancouver and anticipates a warm, if uncertain, reception from fans.
Vancouver Canucks forward Andrei Kuzmenko did not wear the team's Pride night warmup jersey on Friday, citing it as a "family decision." Kuzmenko is the latest Russian NHL player to opt-out of wearing the special jersey due to concerns about Russia's anti-gay laws. Canucks coach Rick Tocchet confirmed that Kuzmenko skipped the pregame warm-up, while the rest of the team wore the jerseys. Other NHL teams have faced similar situations this season, with some players citing religious beliefs and security concerns.