Philadelphia Flyers
Ultimately, there was a disconnect between Hakstol and two parties — his team and the fan base. That disconnect and the overall inconsistency of the team is what will define his era as head coach.
In his media availability after the move, GM Chuck Fletcher also announced that Scott Gordon would be the interim head coach, and that his role could last through the remainder of the 2018-19 season.
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.
The Flyers recalled 20-year-old netminder Carter Hart on Monday. Goalie Alex Lyon was returned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Anthony Stolarz, who left Saturday’s game with an injury, is out for 2-to-4 weeks with a lower-body injury.
Is Dave Hakstol out as head coach of the Flyers? Conflicting reports surfaced on Sunday that have everyone anticipating the days to come. Join Kevin Durso and Rob Riches as they look at an unusual afternoon for Flyers fans and more on Dave Hakstol, Joel Quenneville, Chuck Fletcher and change in the air for the Orange and Black.
On Sunday afternoon, a report surfaced that the Flyers were firing Dave Hakstol and hiring Joel Quenneville. Since then, the reports have been denied numerous times. Conflicting reports surround the Flyers coaching situation.
The next major change has apparently. Following a dismal road trip that included losses in the final four games, the Flyers will fire Dave Hakstol as head coach and hire Joel Quenneville, according to a report from Dave Isaac of the Courier Post.
If the five-game road trip was going to be an evaluation period for new GM Chuck Fletcher, he should have all the answers he needs. It’s time for changes to happen and they could be coming soon.
The Flyers turned in another forgettable performance, falling to the Canucks, 5-1, on Saturday.
Things surrounding the Flyers will remain the same with the makeup of the team for one more night, as the Flyers close a five-game road trip in Vancouver against the Canucks.
