John Tortorella

A new role awaits Garnet Hathaway as he enters his ninth season in the NHL and first with the Flyers. He’ll be leaned on to be a leader for a rebuilding team.

The Flyers signed two-year deals with both Noah Cates and Cam York on Monday. Why did they opt for bridge deals? The answer is the current cap reality in the NHL.

The free-agent period went as expected for the Flyers: mild activity and a few names brought in to round out the roster. Let’s take a closer look at the five free-agent signings.

The Flyers announced that they have signed defenseman Marc Staal to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million.

On a new YWT Podcast, the guys discuss the Ivan Provorov trade, other trade rumors, front office changes, and recap the Stanley Cup Final.

The Flyers front office now consists of two former players at the top – Keith Jones and Danny Briere – with Patrick Sharp and John LeClair in advisory roles. The names may be different, but the pedigree is the same.

Reports were confirmed on Monday that Valerie Camillo, President and CEO of Comcast Spectacor Sports and Entertainment who also oversaw business operations with the Flyers, will be leaving the company effective July 1.

The Flyers “new era” of leadership will involve five pillars and a triumvirate in making hockey-related decisions. It will be rooted in collaboration and teamwork. Five takeaways from the introductory press conference.

The Flyers new era of leadership with Keith Jones and Danny Briere at the top of hockey operations, brings about some risky questions.