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sports1 year ago

Flyers' Goalie Woes Continue in Loss to Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers' struggles this season are partly attributed to their backup goalie situation, which is seen as a major misstep by the new management team of Keith Jones and Daniel Briere. With primary goalie Samuel Ersson injured, backups Aleksei Kolosov and Ivan Fedotov have failed to secure a win, highlighting poor offseason decisions. The Flyers' choice to sign Fedotov, despite his lack of readiness, and mishandling of Kolosov's development are criticized. The team's current performance may impact their future draft positions, offering a potential silver lining.

via The New York Times|
#aleksei-kolosov#goalie-issues#keith-jones
sports2 years ago

"Flyers' Unconventional Hires: Takeaways from Jones and Briere Press Conference"

The Philadelphia Flyers have officially introduced Keith Jones as president of hockey operations and Danny Briere as general manager after two months of holding the job under an interim status. Jones, who had been Jim Jackson's broadcast partner for the last 17 Flyers seasons, will be the most important piece that glues the hockey and business sides together. Briere, who has been considered a rising talent evaluator in league circles, will have full autonomy with the roster. The Flyers are deeming this a new era and hope Friday was a pivotal step in the rebuilding process.

via NBC Sports|
#danny-briere#front-office#keith-jones
sports2 years ago

Former Flyers Players Keith Jones and Danny Briere Take on Leadership Roles in Philadelphia

Former Philadelphia Flyers players Danny Briere and Keith Jones have been appointed as the team's general manager and president of hockey operations, respectively. The Flyers have missed the playoffs for three consecutive years and are trying to rebuild their brand and win back fans. While concerns about the inexperience of the new brain trust are valid, Briere and Jones are well-liked, well-spoken, and well-versed in the Flyers' tradition. They come in fresh and fearless, with a determination to change things.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#danny-briere#hockey-operations#keith-jones
sports2 years ago

Flyers Revamp Front Office with Jones and Briere at the Helm

The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Keith Jones as the club's president of hockey operations and officially handed the general manager's chair to Danny Briere with the removal of his interim title. The team's hockey operations department is now being led by two people who understand the Flyers' history and share a common goal of getting them back to that point. They enter this quest with a fresh set of ideas on how to achieve it - one that is different from past internal philosophies and in tune with the current realities of the NHL.

via NHL.com|
#danny-briere#front-office#keith-jones
sports2 years ago

Keith Jones and Danny Briere take on new roles with Flyers.

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced a new front office dynamic, with Keith Jones named as president of hockey operations and Danny Briere as general manager. The team is rebuilding and has created a five-person "unified leadership group" to restore the winning tradition of Flyers hockey. The group will consist of Jones, Briere, president and CEO of Spectacor Sports & Entertainment Valerie Camillo, head coach John Tortorella, and Dan Hilferty, who has succeeded Dave Scott as Comcast Spectacor chairman and CEO and governor of the Flyers. The Flyers have missed the playoffs the last three seasons and have won just one playoff series in the last 11 seasons.

via NBC Sports|
#danny-briere#flyers#front-office
sports2 years ago

Keith Jones named President of Hockey Operations for Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have named Keith Jones as their team president of hockey operations and removed the interim tag from general manager Danny Briere's title. Jones spent the past 23 years as an analyst for Flyers telecasts on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Briere was promoted to interim general manager after Chuck Fletcher was fired in early March as the organization started to shuffle the front office ahead of a lengthy rebuild. The Flyers hold the No. 7 pick in the NHL draft and are $9 million under the salary cap for next season.

via ESPN|
#danny-briere#front-office#keith-jones
sports2 years ago

Keith Jones named President of Hockey Ops for Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have named Keith Jones as President of Hockey Operations and Daniel Briere as General Manager, finalizing their new management structure. The President of Hockey Operations will lead the strategic direction for all aspects of the hockey operations department while collaborating on business goals. The General Manager is responsible for all hockey decisions as it pertains to signings, trades and draft picks as well as overseeing scouting, player development, roster construction and more. Head coach John Tortorella will remain boss of the bench and provide input on various management topics.

via NHL.com|
#daniel-briere#keith-jones#management