In this episode of the Takeoff Podcast, John Clark is joined by Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet to discuss his incredible journey returning to the Philadelphia. Rick talks about the emotional weight of bringing the Flyers back to the playoffs, establishing a winning culture, and developing young talent. He also reflects on his time with the Penguins winning three Stanley Cups and the bitter rivalry between Philly and Pittsburgh.
00:00:00 – Returning to the Flyers
00:01:05 – Changing the Culture
00:03:00 – The Flyers-Penguins Rivalry
00:04:34 – Road Trip That Changed Everything
00:06:59 – Stacking Moments
00:08:51 – Developing Young Stars
00:12:50 – Player Accountability
00:15:30 – The Modern NHL Player
00:17:00 – Reigniting the Penguins Rivalry in the Playoffs
00:19:00 – Embracing the Hate
00:21:00 – Locker Room Playlists
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22 Comments
I met Tocchet with Speedy Morris back in '89 (I think it was '89). He was coolest dude and always has been my favorite Flyer and I'm so happy to see him as the coach!
6’5, in that room with the putters you looked 7’0. Your hair was touching the ceiling
Yeh Rick
has to remember the 5 overtime game against Pittsburg in the 2000 playoffs, in which Keith Primeau scored the winning goal in the 5th overtime…Brian Boucher saved 57 in possibly one of the best games ever by s Philly goaltender…. memory lane…….
Yeh Rick has to remember the 5 overtime game against Pittsburg in the 2000 playoffs, in which Keith Primeau scored the winning goal in the 5th overtime…Brian Boucher saved 57 in possibly one of the best games ever by s Philly goaltender…. memory lane…….
I just want the Philadelphia Flyers to win each series out and hoist the Stanley Cup. I'm not about this hate life-style.
TOCC COTY!!!!!
Im not gonna bring it up, brings it up
My team since 1970. I want thank Mr Hilferty, Keith, Danny & Rick for bringing my team back to life. I don't so much mean this year, which ended great, but i mean for the foreseeable future.
Great to see #22 coaching the boys into the playoffs
This happens, when you bring hockey guys in the building..toc ..briere…front office people…build culture 🎉❤..good work fellas…guys playing together and tough..young guys ..blended with older guys ..tight team…🎉❤
Forza ragazzi
Fuck the Flyers. But, Ill never hate Rick Tocchet.
This is only the beginning..this organization needs only 2 players..2..A #1 Center and a #1 Defenseman
Tocchet admits that he “lashed out” during the michkov question. He framed the issue as problems on both sides that they overcame. He also mentioned the changes he made in the defensive zone which helped the young wings. Well done coach.
Philly is 100% a hockey town.
I'm just here to lose my mind and scream at the top of my lungs whenever I see the Orange and Black put the biscuit in the basket. It's been too long.
I live in arizona.got see him coach there.thought with what he had,he did ok job.drafted dvoriak there n brought taylor hall to organization n he did ok.i will say never seen team coached by him do so poorly on powerplay.but forrester injury big part of that.then goes vanquever n wins adams with that club.now comes in here n makes playoffs qst year. People know ho key know dont want anything do with men coached by this guy.
1st year playoff team.you heard me say it hear 1st.tochett effect i will patent term.
This guy was a tuff player.wasnt horrible with skill,but he was more of physical forward drop gloves fairly often.high penalty minutes got him in trouble some years.nut tuff hockey player.
Rick Tocchet hates Matvei Michkov.
Tippitt's a beast! Reminds me a lot of Bob Kelly, but obviously better. When he hits the ice, you can feel the energy!
Idk what everyone was upset about with this guy. Let's go we finally have a coach with a brain