Flyers reportedly hire Rick Tocchet as new head coach

© Bob Frid-Imagn ImagesThe Philadelphia Flyers’ search for a new head coach has reportedly come to an end and they are going with a familiar face. Maybe someone that has played for this team for several years was the obvious candidate all along.

After what seemed like months of rumors and vague reports coming from just about everywhere in the hockey world, the Flyers did the thing after firing John Tortorella six weeks ago. Rick Tocchet is set to become the new Flyers head coach, according to multiple reports.

Not sure of timing, but it is coming https://t.co/6l2em8LrSs

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 14, 2025First, it was ESPN’s John Buccigross tweeting out another vague post about a…