NHL: Big shake up this morning in Philly

The Flyers General Manager Bob Clarke resigned this morning stating he was “burned out” and coach Ken Hitchcock was fired.

It's about time.  This is what should of happened after the end of last season.  But now we're eight games into the season and you can argue that the season is shot for the Flyers.  With new coaches and young talent coming in it'll be awhile before they hit their stride.  By that time they may be to far behind to make the playoffs.

Personally, I don't like Hitchcock, of course I am bias he and his Dallas Star defeated the Sabres in '99 for the Stanley Cup.  But like I stated earlier this week he's geared towards the old NHL and hasn't or doesn't want to change for the new NHL that is geared for speed.  His Flyers are too slow and not quick enough.  Opponents are just going right around them and getting scoring chances and the defense isn't quick enough to get down the ice to score a goal.

This is just the start with the three players waived last week and the coach fired see some trades happening to get some speed in Philly.

Not to brag or anything, ok I am bragging, the Sabres are 8-0 after beating the Hurricanes on Friday and the Bruins on Saturday.

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