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Ron Hextall

Flyers History: Every GM’s 3 Best Moves

Max Nason | August 21, 2020

When the Philadelphia Flyers hired Chuck Fletcher in December of 2018, they added him to a distinguished list of past general managers (GM). Across their 53-year history, the Flyers’ eight…

Categories Archives, Flyers History

Canadiens’ Marc Bergevin Replacements

Blain Potvin | May 23, 2020

You can’t go onto any platform, message board or conversation about the Montreal Canadiens without someone demanding that general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin or head coach Claude Julien be fired.…

Categories Canadiens Management

4 Flyers Numbers That Need To Be Retired

Max Nason | April 24, 2020

A player having their jersey number retired is an honor that franchises rarely give and only bestow to their most beloved stars. For most teams, excluding several Original Six franchises,…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History

Wild Must Hire Hextall as GM Over Chiarelli

Ryan Szporer | August 3, 2019

If early reports are anything to go by, the Minnesota Wild are looking at either Ron Hextall or Peter Chiarelli as their next general manager. If common sense is anything…

Categories Wild Management

NHL Rumors: Wild, Rangers, Flames, Oilers, More

Jim Parsons | August 1, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is talk about who the Minnesota Wild might hire as their next general manager, the Calgary Flames might be looking at trading Michael Frolik,…

Categories Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild, NHL Rumors

Flyers’ Struggles May Bring More Big Changes

Matthew Mastrogiovanni | December 14, 2018

There comes a time when changes need to be made within a National Hockey League club. Losing streaks, poor team play, and inconsistencies are some prime factors which can lead…

Categories Editor's Choice, Philadelphia Flyers

Ron Hextall: Former GM ‘Stunned’ that Flyers Fired Him

The Canadian Press | November 30, 2018

VORHEES, N.J. — Former Philadelphia general manager Ron Hextall said he was stunned the Flyers fired him this week, despite their losing record.
Hextall, a former Flyers goalie, was fired Monday after 4 1/2 seasons on the job.
“I didn’t see this coming…

Categories Flyers Management

Flyers Looking for New GM, Unlike ‘Unyielding’ Hextall

The Canadian Press | November 27, 2018

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers fired general manager Ron Hextall because — to swipe a page from their glory days — he was Broad Street Bullheaded.
Hextall preached patience.
The Flyers want to win now.
That clash of ideology turned toxic in Phi…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

NHL News & Notes: Schmaltz Trade, Hextall Fired & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | November 26, 2018

In today’s News & Notes, three young players were involved in a big trade, Ron Hextall has been fired in Philadelphia and Karl Alzner has been placed on waivers. Related:…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Column, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Hextall, Canadiens, More

Jim Parsons | November 26, 2018

In today’s rumor rundown, there are whispers the Kings are looking at moving Ilya Kovalchuk, there are names already being tossed around to take over for Ron Hextall after a…

Categories Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors

New Faces in New Places: James van Riemsdyk

Mark Scheig | September 3, 2018

During the month of September, we will profile New Faces in New Places from around the NHL. We now look at Flyers’ winger James Van Riemsdyk. He’s coming off a…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Ron Hextall’s Flyers Draft Record

Matt Sitkoff | June 22, 2018

Ron Hextall was introduced as the Philadelphia Flyers’ general manager on May 7, 2014. In his introductory press conference, he announced, “it’s not a vision of mine to trade young…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers
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