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- Rick Tocchet (23/10) is the favourite to be the Flyers' next permanent head coach
- Brad Shaw (13/5) and David Carle (11/4) follow closely in a competitive market
- Flyers are expected to confirm a full-time appointment soon
Tocchet Leads Tight Market, But Internal Options Remain Strong
The Philadelphia Flyers are in the market for a new head coach after relieving John Tortorella of his duties on March 27, ending his three-season tenure at Wells Fargo Center.
Assistant coach Brad Shaw has taken over in the interim, but betting sites have already priced up a competitive next head coach market.
With the Flyers continuing to reshape their identity under GM Danny Brière, a permanent appointment could arrive before the NHL Draft and it's Rick Tocchet who sits as favourite in the market.
Tocchet's contract as Vancouver Canucks coach runs out at the end of the season and it may well be that he leaves to join the Flyers in the off-season.
Paddy Power's latest odds put Tocchet as the 23/10 favourite in the market which implies a 30.3% chance that he gets the job next.
| Next Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach | Odds | Moneyline | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Tocchet | 23/10 | +230 | 30.3% |
| Brad Shaw | 13/5 | +260 | 27.8% |
| David Carle | 11/4 | +275 | 26.7% |
| Ian Laperriere | 3/1 | +300 | 25.0% |
| Jay Woodcroft | 10/3 | +333 | 23.1% |
What the expert says...
Current interim Brad Shaw second favourite in market
Just behind Tocchet in the betting market is Brad Shaw (13/5), now interim head coach.
His familiarity with the roster and defensive emphasis make him a logical option if the Flyers opt for continuity during their rebuild.
David Carle (11/4), head coach of the University of Denver, is a rising name on NHL shortlists and could offer a modern, player-focused approach that aligns with Philly’s youth movement.
