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Barry Trotz emerges as potential candidate in Flyers’ search for new head coach

One of the best coaches in hockey is available, and it would be surprising if the Flyers don’t take a swing at hiring him.

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All of sudden, a new candidate has emerged for the Flyers’ vacant head coaching gig.

Barry Trotz, a Stanley Cup-winner and two-time Jack Adams Award recipient, was fired by the New York Islanders Monday morning after four seasons with the club. Trotz, 59, has a whopping 23 seasons of experience as an NHL head coach and has a 914-670-60-168 record in 1,812 games behind an NHL bench.