Joel Quenneville
Rick Tocchet’s name is back at the forefront of the Flyers coaching search as things start to heat up on that front. Is he in the driver’s seat for the job?
Does the entry of Barry Trotz into the coaching free agent market change things for the Flyers? There are cases for both answers.
The Flyers were long rumored to be interested in and to hire Joel Quenneville as their head coach, but the veteran bench boss opted for Florida instead. The Flyers did hire another coach with a solid track record in Alain Vigneault, and he has proven to be a perfect fit in Philadelphia. But what makes him so successful?
There are many factors that go into determining why the Flyers chose to hire a veteran head coach like Alain Vigneault. Here are a few of them.
With Joel Quenneville off the board, the Flyers are left to explore other options for their next head coach. Here are a few options that still remain.
Say this about Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher: he knows this team has fundamental problems that go far beyond just adding players and changing coaches. There’s a reason the Flyers allowed the first goal in 50 games this season and trailed 2-0 in 32 of 82 games. It’s a mindset issue.
The Flyers season is over, and it sets up for an interesting offseason for GM Chuck Fletcher, one that begins now that the season is over and will carry over throughout the summer and as the 2019-20 season approaches.
Whether the Flyers stick with interim head coach Scott Gordon or look elsewhere for a new head coach, GM Chuck Fletcher said the search will not last long.
The guys put a wrap on the Dave Hakstol era, look at interim head coach Scott Gordon, discuss Joel Quenneville and the other options long-term in addition to Gordon, and look at Carter Hart’s call-up and debut.
The reports started to surface as the team was in the air on the way back from Vancouver after a five-game road trip. Now the news is official. Dave Hakstol is no longer the Flyers head coach.
