Former Minnesota Wild GM Chuck Fletcher is believed the front-runner. The Flyers have also reportedly spoken with Columbus Blue Jackets assistant GM Bill Zito and received permission to talk to Anaheim Ducks consultant (and former Toronto Maple Leafs GM) Dave Nonis.
Whoever replaces Hextall will be expected to act quickly to get the moribund Flyers back on a winning track. Entering the first full week of December 2018, they sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with 11 wins and 24 points in 25 games.
The priority should be finding a suitable starting goaltender.