If you haven’t heard by now, the Philadelphia Flyers announced on Monday afternoon that they inked former New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, and Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Alain Vigneault to a multi-year contract. He brings a resume with two Stanley Cup Final appearances and seven different division titles alongside him to the city of Philadelphia, but minus a solid track record of success, what else does the 16-year NHL coach bring to the table?
First, let’s talk about his system. Vigneault likes his players to have speed, which is an excellent thing to bring to this current Flyers squad.