Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Hire Is a Home Run If It Lands Mitch Marner
The Philadelphia Flyers introduced their 25th head coach, Rick Tocchet, in a May 16 press conference. One of the ideas they teased was that they may be a free-agent hot…
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Reviewing the Metropolitan Division Teams’ 2024-25 Seasons & Previewing the Offseason
The Carolina Hurricanes are the last Metropolitan Division team remaining in the postseason, which means the other seven have begun their offseason journeys. For some teams, that means new head…
Don’t Dismiss Foote: He Might Be the New Voice the Canucks Need
The Vancouver Canucks made headlines this week by promoting Adam Foote to head coach—just the 22nd in franchise history. While the move was no surprise to those inside the organization,…
Flyers Fans Deserve a Deeper Explanation for Rick Tocchet Hire
The Philadelphia Flyers paid a premium to make Rick Tocchet their head coach. At a cost of $26.25 million over five years, the team didn’t spare any expense to bring…
Canucks Chart New Course Under Foote
When Adam Foote was named the 22nd head coach in Vancouver Canucks history on Wednesday, it marked a full-circle moment for a former NHL stalwart who had been slowly working…
Flyers Name Rick Tocchet 25th Head Coach in Franchise History
The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Rick Tocchet as the 25th head coach in franchise history as Flyers general manager Daniel Briere has secured the 2024 Jack Adams Award winner to…
NHL Rumors: Tocchet’s Decision, Plus Oilers, Kings, & Penguins
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Los Angeles Kings are on the verge of hiring Ken Holland to be their next general manager. The former Edmonton Oilers executive beat out…
NHL Rumours: Holland, Kings, Sabres, Tocchet, Sturm, Bruins
In today’s NHL rumours rundown, Ken Holland has met with a number of teams, but he is seemingly the front-runner for the general manager position with the Los Angeles Kings.…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Bruins, Devils, Canadiens
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins are reportedly pursuing Rick Tocchet for their head coaching position, while it appears the Anaheim Ducks have decided to hire Joel Quenneville.…
Flyers’ Head Coach Candidate Pat Ferschweiler Is Superior Option to Rick Tocchet
The Philadelphia Flyers are still searching for a new head coach. They’ve been linked to Rick Tocchet, and have interviewed Pat Ferschweiler. Let’s get into some background. Starting with Ferschweiler,…