The Arizona Coyotes and coach Rick Tocchet have mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons.
The announcement Sunday comes a day after the Coyotes missed the playoffs for the seventh time in eight seasons.
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“After meeting with Rick, we have agreed that a coaching change is in the best interest of the club,” general manager Bill Armstrong said in a statement. “This was a very difficult decision, but we believe that it is time for a new direction and new leadership. Rick is a very good coach and an incredible person, and we sincerely…