One of the first names linked to the Flyers following Ron Hextall’s departure was former Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher, and with an official interview reportedly taking place on Thursday, it’s worth taking a closer look at what Fletcher had accomplished in years past.
Named general manager of the Wild in 2009, Fletcher inherited a bit of a mess. The team had just missed the playoffs for the third time in five seasons, with two first round exits in the middle; star forward Marian Gaborik was on his way to free agency, and the cupboard was bare.