Sanheim’s excitement is reflective of the broader sentiment around the team: Tocchet represents both a fresh voice and a familiar tone. He’s known for his candor, his willingness to meet players where they are, and his unique ability to balance the demands of the modern NHL with the grit and intensity Flyers fans so often crave.

The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Rick Tocchet, a member of the team's Hall of Fame, as their next head coach.

Tocchet, 61, succeeds interim boss Brad Shaw, who replaced the fired John Tortorella on March 27. He coached the Vancouver Canucks for the past 2.5 seasons.