Philadelphia Flyers Rumors: Changes on Defense
Every coach in every sport has there own system. These systems are developed based what a coach deems to be important to a team’s success. When the Flyers hired Dave Hakstol earlier this month, they inherited the system he implements. In order for the Flyers to be successful under Dave Hakstol and his philosophy, Ron Hextall is going to need to make some serious alterations to his defensive personnel.
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Hakstol’s system requires defensemen to be quick and mobile. In a news conference, Hakstol explained, “You have to be active from the back end to get the puck out.