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Tocchet on returning to Philly and coaching the Flyers' rebuild
Rick Tocchet joined the Afternoon Show after being introduced as the Flyers' next head coach. Tocchet talked about the future of the team and how it will address the rebuild.Tocchet on returning to Philly and coaching the Flyers' rebuild originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
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