Flyers GM Fletcher addresses Quenneville rumors

With Hakstol out, it’s just a matter of time now right? Or is it?

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Flyers GM Fletcher addresses Quenneville rumors
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In case you missed it, the Philadelphia Flyers FINALLY put head coach Dave Hakstol out of his misery this morning, officially relieving him from his position. 



As is said in the statement above, AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach Scott Gordon will take over to Hakstol on an interim basis. But, of course, everyone expected and STILL expects that the team will name former Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville as Hakstol’s replacement, but as of yet there’s no official word regarding Quenneville’s hiring. Yesterday Flyers insider Dave Isaac reported that the team had in fact hired Quenneville, only to retract that statement hours later.

Then St. Louis Blues insider Andy Strickland, who developed a working relationship with Quennevile during the latter’s time with the Blues, reports that while Quenneville has yet to be officially hired, that may be only due to a skiing vacation in Colorado. Say what!?

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John Clark of NBCS Philly is also reporting that Quenneville will be hired after his vacation and after the Christmas holidays.

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All this speculation prompted Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher to come out an address the rumors regarding Quenneville and… well let’s just say it probably won’t make Flyers fans too happy.

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Ouch… but here’s the thing… the Flyers could simply be lying. I mean, just days ago Fletcher seemed to indicate that Hakstol wasn’t at risk of losing his job, now he’s out on the street. So… take the Flyers’ word with a giant grain of salt. 

As of right now Quenneville is NOT a member of the Flyers organization… but that doesn’t mean that he won’t be hired in the near future. Stay tuned, Flyers fans. Things are FINALLY happening behind the scenes for this team.