The Philadelphia Flyers have officially named Rick Tocchet as their new head coach, marking a significant move in their ongoing rebuild. Tocchet, a former player and Hall of Famer with the Flyers, brings a wealth of experience after coaching stints with the Canucks, Coyotes, and Lightning. Players like Travis Konecny and Ivan Sanheim have expressed their support for Tocchet, emphasizing his potential impact on the team. While some fans and analysts remain cautiously optimistic, viewing the hiring as part of a broader effort to revitalize the franchise, others criticize the tendency to bring back former players in coaching roles. The Flyers aim to change their trajectory and tackle their playoff drought with Tocchet at the helm.