18 Facts About Rick Tocchet

Richard Tocchet is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player.

Rick Tocchet was the head coach of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning for two seasons and the Arizona Coyotes for four seasons.

Rick Tocchet was mainly known as a fighter in his early career, but soon developed his skills enough to become a respected power forward, a team leader and a four-time NHL All-Star.

Rick Tocchet had memorable fights with other power forwards such as Wendel Clark and Cam Neely.

In 1992, Rick Tocchet was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, along with Kjell Samuelsson and Ken Wregget, in exchange for Mark Recchi.

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Rick Tocchet became a well-travelled veteran in the league after his stint with the Penguins, taking roles with the Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, and Phoenix Coyotes.

Rick Tocchet was dealt along with Adam Oates and Bill Ranford from the Bruins to the Capitals for Anson Carter, Jason Allison, Jim Carey, a third-round selection in the 1997 draft and a conditional second-round pick in the 1998 draft in a blockbuster deal on March 1,1997.

Rick Tocchet became an unrestricted free agent on June 15,1997 and signed a three-year contract with the Phoenix Coyotes 23 days later on July 8.

On December 17,2005, Rick Tocchet took over as interim head coach for Phoenix, stepping in while head coach Wayne Gretzky was out on an indefinite leave of absence due to his mother's illness.

Rick Tocchet was named as the associate coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 9,2008.

Rick Tocchet lost his first game to the Carolina Hurricanes in a shootout.

On May 11,2009 Rick Tocchet had the interim tag removed and was signed to a two-year deal by the Lightning.

Rick Tocchet won his second Stanley Cup as coach on June 11,2017, when the Penguins defeated the Nashville Predators in six games.

Rick Tocchet joined TNT's hockey coverage in 2021 and serves as an analyst for the network.

On February 6,2006, Rick Tocchet was served with a criminal complaint, accused of financing a nationwide sports gambling ring based in New Jersey in which several current NHL players wagered.

On May 25,2007, Rick Tocchet pleaded guilty to conspiracy and promoting gambling.

New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram announced on August 17,2007, that Rick Tocchet had been sentenced to two years probation in exchange for his plea.

Rick Tocchet could have received up to five years in New Jersey state prison, but there is a presumption against incarceration for first-time offenders who plead guilty to such crimes.