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S2: Chuck Fletcher, Philadelphia Flyers General Manager

S2: Chuck Fletcher, Philadelphia Flyers General Manager

FromNHL Executive Suite


S2: Chuck Fletcher, Philadelphia Flyers General Manager

FromNHL Executive Suite

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Mar 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Deb Placey is joined by Chuck Fletcher, the General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers.  The conversation starts with Chuck reminiscing about his Harvard days, and how he learned to love hockey while growing up in Atlanta (3:00). He talks about how his father Cliff exposed him to the life of an NHL general manager at a young age, describes how his longtime relationship with David Poile began, and shares a story about the one time he made a trade with his father (9:00). Chuck explains what it was like to work on the Florida Panthers staff as the NHL expanded in 1993 and the challenges surrounding the South Florida market at the time (15:00). He shares why he thinks Alain Vigneault is the best fit for Philadelphia, and offers quick hitter thoughts on a lot players currently on the Flyers roster, including Carter Hart, Travis Konecny and Kevin Hayes (22:00).
Released:
Mar 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Deb Placey provides a unique look at the people who own, build, cover and manage our favorite teams by engaging in candid interviews with National Hockey League executives, including general managers, owners and notable brass from League partners. How they got into the game, why they pursued their career, how they see the future of the sport evolving and much more.