(Courtesy: Zack Hill/Philadelphia Flyers)
Mike O’Connell has held many titles throughout his post-playing career. He began as a head coach for the San Diego Gulls of the International Hockey League. From there he has been a General Manager, Pro Scout, Player Development Consultant and a Senior Advisor to the GM. He comes to the Flyers in a similar role as the Senior Advisor once more as well as having a role in Player Development.
When it came to making the decision to leave the Kings, it was coming closer to home that drove O’Connell. To be able to do his job correctly, it would’ve meant spending more time in Los Angeles.