For the Flyers, the beginning of the head coach search has driven rumor after rumor about one candidate in particular – Flyers alum Rick Tocchet. There is some logic behind that, given the Flyers’ extensive track record of hiring former players for important positions in the organization. As some local reporters have recently discussed, there are real connections that make Tocchet seem like a natural fit to be behind the Orange and Black’s bench.
Well, if only it was that simple.
Throughout his time as an NHL head coach, Tocchet has been…fine. Perfectly average, probably not making his team truly any better or worse than what could have been reasonably expected of the team.