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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Flyers Officially Hire Red Wings Coach, NHL Veteran as Assistant Coaches
Former Red Wings assistant Jay Varady is joining Rick Tocchet on the Flyers. (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Flyers have officially announced the additions of two new assistant coaches as Rick Tocchet's first iteration of his Orange and Black coaching staff takes shape. On Thursday, the Flyers officially announced the hiring of former Vancouver Canucks assistant coach and skills coach Yogi Svejkovsky, a former teammate of Tocchet's who once played for former Flyers interim head coach Brad Shaw. Advertisement During his playing days, Svejkovsky, 46, was teammates with Tocchet, former Flyers head coach Craig Berube, Flyers president Keith Jones, Nashville head coach Andrew Brunette, and New Jersey head coach Sheldon Keefe. Svejkovsky, a former first-round pick of Washington in 1996, is expected to work with Tocchet in coaching the Flyers' power play, among other responsibilities. Joining Tocchet and Svejkovsky in Philadelphia is former Detroit Red Wings assistant coach Jay Varady, who was one of Tocchet's assistant coaches in Arizona in the 2020-21 season. Flyers Trade Rumors: Big Golden Knights Defenseman Linked to Philadelphia Flyers Trade Rumors: Big Golden Knights Defenseman Linked to Philadelphia A Philadelphia Flyers trade my finally be on the horizon, with a new rumor suggesting a big Vegas Golden Knights defenseman could be on the move. Advertisement Prior to that, Varady, 47, was the head coach of the AHL Tucson Roadrunners, overseeing the development of players like Adin Hill, Calvin Pickard, Michael Bunting, Christian Dvorak, Ilya Lyubushkin, Barrett Hayton, Ivan Prosvetov, and Conor Garland. According to Bill Meltzer of the Flyers' official website, the Flyers would like to make one more coaching hire this offseason. The exact roles for Svejkovsky and Varady have not been officially assigned by Tocchet at this time.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'There are no hard feelings': Adam Foote opens up on Canucks coaching changes and Svejkovsky's exit
Adam Foote opens up on Canucks coaching changes and Svejkovsky's exit (Image via Getty) A major shift has taken place behind the Vancouver Canucks bench. The team made some big announcements about their coaching staff. One name left, and three new faces are joining in. But even with the changes, head coach Adam Foote has made it clear—there's no bad blood. Adam Foote opens up as Canucks reveal new assistant coaches On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Vancouver Canucks confirmed that three coaches from last season will not return. Assistant coach Yogi Svejkovsky, defensive development coach Sergei Gonchar, and video coach Dylan Crawford are all leaving. Head coach Adam Foote spoke about the exit of Svejkovsky. He made it clear that there were no issues between them. 'There are no hard feelings. Svejkovsky is a friend of mine,' said Foote during a media call. The announcement followed the news that Rick Tocchet, former head coach of the Canucks, had joined the Philadelphia Flyers. Svejkovsky will now reunite with Tocchet in Philadelphia. Image via Getty Foote also said, 'Rick developed me, developed him. And if that's where he's going to feel more comfortable, that is just fine.' The team made these changes after Tocchet left in April. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Clifton Hill Seniors Are Rushing To Get This $160 German Hearing Aid Before Time Runs Out risinghealthtrends Learn More Undo Adam Foote, who had been an assistant coach for two years under Tocchet, was promoted to head coach. Now, he is building a new team of assistants. Also Read: Vancouver Canucks Re-Sign Derek Forbort To Strengthen Blue Line For 2025 Canucks name three new assistant coaches with NHL and AHL experience On the same day, the Canucks introduced three new assistant coaches. The announcement was made officially by the team on Thursday in Vancouver. The names are Kevin Dean, Brett McLean, and Scott Young. 56-year-old Kevin Dean formerly helped coach the Chicago Blackhawks. Additionally assisting Team USA in earning a gold medal at the 2025 IIHF World Championship was he. He is now managing the penalty killing of the Canucks. Adam Foote said he knew Dean was the right fit early on. 'I knew within the second or third phone call that this was the guy for us,' he said from Toronto while attending a Blue Jays game. Brett McLean will now run the Canucks' power play. The 46-year-old was the head coach of the Iowa Wild in the AHL. He also spent three years coaching with the Minnesota Wild and played in the NHL for many years. Scott Young, who has been with Vancouver for three years, is also joining as an assistant. Foote called him the 'glue guy' who will support several parts of the team. These coaching changes are part of the Canucks' preparation for the new NHL season.
