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TobyFlenderson
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Annex, Scranton, PA
Joined: 06.13.2013

Mar 10 @ 9:26 AM ET
“Chuck faced significant challenges during his time as president and general manager, including some that were outside of his control, but we have reached a point at which we must move in a different direction and look to the future under new leadership,” Scott said.

Injuries, Hextall, etc. When will Clarke do a radio stop to tell the True Hockey GM Stories of Chuck Fletcher?

- StepfordSam



Clarke will never lambast his surrogate son in public. Hilarious that they took time to mention things happened out of his control.
THE EVIL WITHIN
Location: NJ
Joined: 11.20.2017

Mar 10 @ 9:27 AM ET
Bill Barber's gonna get the Presidency, isn't he?
- Tomahawk

Ugh, pink slip them all! And those scouts who recommended to go all in on Isaac Ratcliffe
corduroy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: “How many times is she gonna ask this f'n question?”, NT
Joined: 12.09.2006

Mar 10 @ 9:27 AM ET
Tell me I'm not dreaming....
- daddytc


It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up! magazine
Salt-n-Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
Hangin' pictures on my wall
Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl
I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped
Glak18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "It's pretty big loogie on my face, so I was pretty psssted".", PA
Joined: 06.26.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:27 AM ET
Bill Barber's gonna get the Presidency, isn't he?
- Tomahawk


I'll let you know how my interview goes.
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:27 AM ET
Good first step. Now lets see what the 2md step is goign forward.

As far as Briere, he will have zero impact the rest of the way. Not much for him to do. Just a comedy of errors this wasn't done weeks/months ago.

I have to guess that Roberts or someone got involved. Seeing all the embarrassment and what not that s happening.

- furio16


Yup….eventually some of the higher up’s had seen enough and heard enough of the disdain the fans had for Fletchers job performance.
Dkos
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gritty, PA
Joined: 01.15.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:28 AM ET
This morning, we released Chuck Fletcher from his president and general manager responsibilities. We are grateful for his hard work and dedication to this organization, and we wish him nothing but the best moving forward.”
- corduroy


well, that sounds like he's out out.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:28 AM ET
Bill Barber's gonna get the Presidency, isn't he?
- Tomahawk


This team is so full of crap. We both know who the real GM is now, don't we? As Flyers fans, we are truly screwed.
Trox88
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.12.2020

Mar 10 @ 9:28 AM ET
So who gets hired as President of Hockey Operations will speak volumes on where the organization goes. With Briere named as interim, there is still hope of real organizational change. This is the first step that had to happen with Comcast unwilling to sale. So far, so good.
Sublime55
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.24.2012

Mar 10 @ 9:28 AM ET
Once again this franchise is reactive instead of pro-active. It was clear Fletcher should have been let go last offseason. They could have had Briere or someone else trying to set this team up correctly for the 2023 Draft. Now they are behind the 8 Ball trying to catch up.
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:28 AM ET


Clarke will never lambast his surrogate son in public. Hilarious that they took time to mention things happened out of his control.

- TobyFlenderson


Just trying to stay classy.
furio16
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Moscow, ID
Joined: 06.07.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:28 AM ET
As far as Tulsky, no issue going in a differetn direciton at all.

What has he shown that he would make a competent GM? More to being a GM than analytics.

My preference would be Darche. Somehow get him involved in the organization. Funny thing is he is great friends with Briere. They talk all the time.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:29 AM ET
Tell me I'm not dreaming....
- daddytc


It's not a dream, it's a nightmare and it's still ongoing.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:30 AM ET
Once again this franchise is reactive instead of pro-active. It was clear Fletcher should have been let go last offseason. They could have had Briere or someone else trying to set this team up correctly for the 2023 Draft. Now they are behind the 8 Ball trying to catch up.
- Sublime55


Same scouting staff in place.
Glak18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "It's pretty big loogie on my face, so I was pretty psssted".", PA
Joined: 06.26.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:30 AM ET
Once again this franchise is reactive instead of pro-active. It was clear Fletcher should have been let go last offseason. They could have had Briere or someone else trying to set this team up correctly for the 2023 Draft. Now they are behind the 8 Ball trying to catch up.
- Sublime55


Realistically this should of been done when Fletcher was hired, or more importantly not hired, which is really what put them behind even more.
Letterkenney
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dementia Patient in the White House, DC, PA
Joined: 03.20.2020

Mar 10 @ 9:31 AM ET
It's not a dream, it's a nightmare and it's still ongoing.
- MJL


Same nightmare, different actors!
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:31 AM ET
Bill Barber's gonna get the Presidency, isn't he?
- Tomahawk


I wouldn’t mind seeing someone like Chris Pronger.
TobyFlenderson
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Annex, Scranton, PA
Joined: 06.13.2013

Mar 10 @ 9:31 AM ET
Flahr is interesting….the jury still out on his draft picks.
- landros 2

I guess Flahr is ok, not really his fault Fletcher never gave him second round picks. I just want every bit of Fletcher's stench gone.
furio16
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Moscow, ID
Joined: 06.07.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:32 AM ET
Yup….eventually some of the higher up’s had seen enough and heard enough of the disdain the fans had for Fletchers job performance.
- landros 2
100% had to play a role to me.
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Mar 10 @ 9:32 AM ET
As far as Tulsky, no issue going in a differetn direciton at all.

What has he shown that he would make a competent GM? More to being a GM than analytics.

My preference would be Darche. Somehow get him involved in the organization. Funny thing is he is great friends with Briere. They talk all the time.

- furio16


It's funny how Waddell was complete (frank) up in Atlanta but the minute he started working with Tulsky the guy suddenly can't get a thing wrong.

Tulsky helped build out their hockey depts and robust player evaluation tools. Also helped on a lot of non-hockey fronts too. He's doing all the heavy lifting there.
Sublime55
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.24.2012

Mar 10 @ 9:33 AM ET
Same scouting staff in place.
- MJL


My issues aren't with the scouting staff, but those making the day-to-day personnel decisions.
Glak18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "It's pretty big loogie on my face, so I was pretty psssted".", PA
Joined: 06.26.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:33 AM ET
I wouldn’t mind seeing someone like Chris Pronger.
- landros 2


or they blow everyone's mind and hire Super Mario
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:34 AM ET
As far as Tulsky, no issue going in a differetn direciton at all.

What has he shown that he would make a competent GM? More to being a GM than analytics.

My preference would be Darche. Somehow get him involved in the organization. Funny thing is he is great friends with Briere. They talk all the time.

- furio16


Depends…maybe Danny would make a great GM….can’t just can him because they wanted Fletcher to mentor him…although this team may be in need of a guy with a bit more experience and pedigree.
Dkos
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gritty, PA
Joined: 01.15.2007

Mar 10 @ 9:34 AM ET
or they blow everyone's mind and hire Super Mario
- Glak18


What's Ray Shero doing these days?
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Mar 10 @ 9:34 AM ET
Same scouting staff in place.
- MJL


Danny doesn't seem like the type to initiate any kind of housecleaning. The lifers are probably all gonna get to keep their wonderful jobs.
BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz
Joined: 07.31.2009

Mar 10 @ 9:35 AM ET
Danny doesn't seem like the type to initiate any kind of housecleaning. The lifers are probably all gonna get to keep their wonderful jobs.
- Tomahawk

If he's only interim, maybe he doesn't actually have the power to make such changes.
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