The Philadelphia Flyers named their 25th head coach in franchise history this week. Interim head coach Brad Shaw had been in the conversation for the full-time job with the club, but Danny Briere and Keith Jones elected to go with the more experienced Rick Tocchet. Tocchet was introduced on Friday morning after it was reported that Shaw would not return as an assistant coach … [Read more...] about Friedman: Brad Shaw ‘really wanted’ Flyers head coach job
Will the Flyers be the best NHL roster Rick Tocchet’s coached?
Rick Tocchet’s been an NHL head coach for parts of nine seasons with three different franchises–now four, as he’s officially been named the next head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. His overall record isn’t that exciting (286-265-87), and he’s only taken a team to the playoffs twice, which isn’t all that promising or thrilling. Most of the teams Tocchet’s coached have … [Read more...] about Will the Flyers be the best NHL roster Rick Tocchet’s coached?
Konecny, Sanheim on board with Rick Tocchet hire for Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers leadership group in the front office went out and got their guy. We know that Danny Briere and Keith Jones are fans of Rick Tocchet, hiring the former Flyer with a five-year, $26.25-million contract attached. Tocchet has yet to cross paths with any Flyers players at the NHL level, but he was a part of the Team Canada coaching staff at the 4 Nations … [Read more...] about Konecny, Sanheim on board with Rick Tocchet hire for Flyers
Flyers losing Brad Shaw would be disastrous step backward
Brad Shaw should be a head coach in the National Hockey League. He could be in the running for openings in Boston and Seattle should those organizations have the good sense to set up an interview with him. He is a defensive guru who, just with the Flyers alone, has taken pieces of their blue line and steadily made them into competent defenseman. You only have to look at Nick … [Read more...] about Flyers losing Brad Shaw would be disastrous step backward
Flyers reportedly re-sign Rodrigo Abols to one-year deal
The Philadelphia Flyers have officially made a transaction. For their first of what could be several this summer, they have retained the services of a useful depth center that can be an organizational farmhand, reportedly re-signing Rodrigo Abols. The #Flyers signed 29 y/o F Rodrigo Abols to a 1 year $800K 1-way extension. Was pending UFA after 1 year $775K 2-way deal5P in … [Read more...] about Flyers reportedly re-sign Rodrigo Abols to one-year deal