Flyers Fire Ron Hextall as GM in a Very Shocking Move

OFFICIAL: The Flyers organization has decided to relieve Ron Hextall of his duties as Executive Vice President and General Manager. https://t.co/W1tKRlqG5d pic.twitter.com/iiAvQlaZoH

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) November 26, 2018

In a very shocking move this morning the Philadelphia Flyers have fired Ron Hextall as Executive Vice President and General Manager, and Team President Paul Holmgren will be overseeing the team while searching for a new General Manager. This is a move that no one saw coming, and even threw everyone off guard.

Whoa, for those waiting for something in PHI to happen, it just did. https://t.co/xdMwmfKU3Z

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) November 26, 2018

As someone that spent a good part of my morning looking at prospects and organizational depth, the Flyers were not a glaring issue. You might even say they stacked quite well against the rest of the league. Hextall doesn’t get any leash for that? Wow

— NM (@nealmchale) November 26, 2018

Did not see this coming. Wow. https://t.co/Lw1O6qSSUp

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) November 26, 2018

To say this was a shock is an overstatement, but when reading Holmgren’s statement he states “it has become clear that we no longer share the same philosophical approach concerning the direction of the team.” This part of the statement right here has many questions that need to be answered.

Is ownership not happy with Hextall’s slow rebuild process, where they build up the prospect pool, and develop their talent to become a contender?

Translated: My patience has run out with this rebuild.

— Ted Starkey (@TedStarkey) November 26, 2018

Or could it be that Hextall does not want to fire head coach Dave Hakstol as he sees him as an important piece to this build, but ownership wants results now?

One way or another it is very confusing to see Hextall out as General Manager for the Flyers as he has done an amazing job rebuilding this team, and it is very ironic that the man that Hextall took over for as GM, and cleaned the mess that was left behind by Holmgren, is now overseeing the team once again until a new General Manager is hired.

I for one expect more turnover to happen in Philadelphia, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we see more changes happen sooner rather than later.