Former Flyers general manager Ron Hextall said Friday that he was stunned the Flyers fired him this week after four-plus seasons on the job.
The trade by the Quebec Nordiques -- and the possibility of playing with the New York Rangers -- were top-of-mind of participants Monday at the Hockey Hall of Fame induction of Eric Lindros.
Was last season's playoff berth an aberration or a sign of upward movement within the Metropolitan? Coach Dave Hakstol will be doing his best to ensure it's the latter.
Flyers forward Scott Laughton, who left Game 4 on a stretcher, is expected to skate Monday, Philadelphia general manager Ron Hextall said.
Former Flyers goalie Ron Hextall began his career in management in Philadelphia, but it took a detour through Los Angeles before he felt ready to lead the team closest to his heart.
Philadelphia Flyers GM Ron Hextall took a big gamble hiring Dave Hakstol directly from the college ranks, but the trust between Hextall and Hakstol has eased the coach's tough learning curve.
