Danny Briere
The Flyers front office now consists of two former players at the top – Keith Jones and Danny Briere – with Patrick Sharp and John LeClair in advisory roles. The names may be different, but the pedigree is the same.
The Flyers announced on Thursday that they have hired John LeClair as a Special Advisor to Hockey Operations.
The Flyers announced on Tuesday the hiring of former Flyer Patrick Sharp as Special Advisor of Hockey Operations.
Reports were confirmed on Monday that Valerie Camillo, President and CEO of Comcast Spectacor Sports and Entertainment who also oversaw business operations with the Flyers, will be leaving the company effective July 1.
Danny Briere’s first trade as Flyers GM was a blockbuster, moving Ivan Provorov in a three-team trade and acquiring three players and three draft picks. It backed up Briere’s “open for business” comments ahead of a busy offseason.
According to reports, the Flyers are trading Ivan Provorov in a three-team deal and may also be working on a deal involving Carter Hart.
The guys preview the Stanley Cup Final and discuss the latest happenings with the Flyers.
On a new YWT Podcast, the guys discuss the front office hirings for the Flyers, look at the draft lottery, and react to the second round of the playoffs.
The Flyers “new era” of leadership will involve five pillars and a triumvirate in making hockey-related decisions. It will be rooted in collaboration and teamwork. Five takeaways from the introductory press conference.
The Flyers new era of leadership with Keith Jones and Danny Briere at the top of hockey operations, brings about some risky questions.
