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Weekes Report: Rick Tocchet leading candidate to be next Winnipeg Jets head coach

As per Kevin Weekes it appears the Jets have made an offer to former Coyotes coach turned TNT analyst Rick Tocchet. This is what the NHler turned insider reported:

**Keep an eye ? on ** While there is no concrete signed deal, sources tell me Rick Tocchet is the leading candidate at present time for the HC of the @NHLJets . The situation remains fluid, but I’m told it’s Tocchet’s decision to make . @espn @NHL #HockeyTwitter

Stay tuned for an update.

David Minuk

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