He thought 23 years as an analyst for Flyers telecasts on NBC Sports Philadelphia and years spent on national broadcasts on NBC and TNT gave him a unique perspective on the league and an insider's edge that could make it easier to navigate a rookie year in the front office. Jones said there was no other team he had an interest in working for other than the Flyers. They were the best candidates for their jobs and “it just so happens they’re former Flyers.” They preached patience for the fans and promoted that the leadership group - including second-year coach John Tortorella - was unified in the rebuilding path needed to reach their goals.Īnd that they're former Flyers? So what, Hilferty said. FRANK GUNN/AP Show More Show Lessīut it's been a long time since the Flyers were good, even longer since they were bona fide Stanley Cup contenders and the rowdy atmosphere that once gave them one of the toughest home-ice edges in the NHL has melted into scores of empty sections and turned game night into the dreariest atmosphere in Philly sports.Īt their introductory presser, Briere and Jones were light on specifics other than offering the cold reminder that building the Flyers into winners would take time. Jones was a surprise choice Thursday, May 11, 2023, after he spent the last 23 years as an analyst for Flyers telecasts on NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Flyers have named long-time television analyst Keith Jones team president of hockey operations and have removed the interim tag from general manager Danny Briere's title. Keith Jones played for the Flyers from 1998-2001. Matt Rourke/AP Show More Show Less 2 of3 FILE - Philadelphia Flyers right winger Keith Jones, left, celebrates his goal as Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Fredrik Modin looks at the puck in the back of the net during first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Friday, April 30, 1999. 1 of3 FILE - Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team newly appointed Special Assistant to the General Manager, Daniel Briere, arrives for a news conference in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Feb.
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