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‘Flyer at heart’ Rick Tocchet returning to his roots as head coach
- Rick Tocchet, aged 61, has been hired as the new head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers in May 2025.
- Following the conclusion of his tenure with the Vancouver Canucks in April, Tocchet opted to return to Philadelphia, where he is finalizing a reported five-year contract valued at $25 million.
- Tocchet spent 11 seasons with the Flyers, netting 232 goals, and has served as head coach for Tampa Bay, Arizona, and Vancouver, where he led the team to achieve 50 victories and secure the Pacific Division championship.
- The Flyers have not reached the playoffs for five straight years and ended last season at the bottom of their division. To progress, they must strengthen their center position, add more size and depth to their defense, and clarify their goaltending situation. Meanwhile, coach Tocchet will be working with promising young players such as Matvei Michkov, Tyson Foerster, and Bobby Brink.
- Tocchet’s hiring signals a commitment to rebuilding with pressure to return to contention while relying on his ability to develop young players and rebuild the team over time.
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