I thought we were talking about the Flyers, not the Whalers?
- jd250

talking about Holmgren and his lack of experience getting the roles he was put into.

Being a former Flyers helped him get that job imo. If you feel otherwise that's ok. Fletcher outside though has the clarke connection.

The one thing hextall did that I loved is getting a outside nhl coach. Didnt pan out
- hello it's me 2050

Did you also know that Lappy only played 1 season with the Flyers, then he retired? He played the bulk of his career with the Kings. He was hired as an asst with the Flyers 3 years later. My point is I would hardly call Lappy a former Flyers player and at the time would have considered him an outside hire.

talking about Holmgren and his lack of experience getting the roles he was put into.
- hello it's me 2050

Well, its clear to me that by the time he became GM of the Flyers, Holmgren had a ton of experience to do that job.

I think that is how most folks start out. I am sure there are other examples outside of Holmgren were they started directly in a GM role. Remember he also got his role in the 80's. Much different landscape compared to today.

If memory serves I think Homer got traded to the Whalers from the Flyers right after they played the Flyers? Maybe Bill can confirm that.
- mickel25

Bob Clarked went directly from player to GM