Key notes to the first Presser of Flyers new Management “The Philadelphia Flyers are coming back”

There is no denying that the Flyers are in the midst of rebuild, and according to many top brass in this organization they want to do it the right way. It all starts with effective communication, and that is what the top brass has gotten better with-communication with the fans. Without further delay here are some key notes to the Management Presser today with Dan Hilferty, John Tortorella, Danny Briere, Valerie Camillo, and Keith Jones.

1. Pretty neat of Dan Hilferty to honor the Snider family, and Ed Snider before the press conference begins. Regardless of what some think, that’s pretty neat
2. Dan Hilferty also honor Brad Marsh, quite the honor
3. Dan Hilferty: “For us it’s about winning, a winning culture.”
4. Dan Hilferty: “This was about putting the right people in place.” He mentioned Valerie Cammillo and John Tortorella
5. Dan Hilferty to the fans: “You are the heartbeat of our team.” Mentions Pat Smart being a season ticket holder for 15 years, 30 charter members who have had season tickets for over 50 years
6. Dan Hilferty: “We intend to compete year after year. We will be transparent. This will take time, please be patient.”
7. Dan Hilferty says that they need to embrace the game with speed and power
8. Dan Hilferty says John Tortorella is a spiritual leader, and says he’s the bench boss so he will take care of the stuff on the ice
9. Dan Hilferty: “We have one goal in mind. Bring a Stanley Cup back to Philadelphia.”
10. Valerie Camillo says Danny Briere is the right person for the job
11. Danny Briere: “I have so many great memories in this building.”
12. Danny Briere speaking to Keith Jones: “Jonesy I am so excited to have you as our hockey President of operations.”
13. Valerie Camillo said that they were looking for someone (President) to compliment Danny and Torts
14. Valerie Camillo said that Jones’s intelligence, kindness, and passion showed during the interview process
15. Keith Jones: “Very proud and very humbled to be President of hockey operations.”
16. Keith Jones: “The Philadelphia Flyers are coming back. “
17. Dan Hilferty: “There was no need for a process. We had our General Manager (Danny Briere).”
18. Danny Briere on Keith Jones: “I’m ecstatic, I’m excited. I have no worries, it’s going to work. I just don’t want a yes man. I want people to bring their own vision.”
19. The Flyers are not for sale, per Dan Hilferty
20. John Tortorella on ex Flyers: “What has happened, why do they think that these people are diseased.” He said he is proud and thrilled they are ex Flyers
21. Keith Jones: “I have the ultimate confidence that Danny Briere is the right man for this job.”
22. Keith Jones on Danny Briere: “He wanted to be a Flyer. I am overly impressed with how prepared he is. We will get to those conversations in a little while (About the future).”
23. Keith Jones says he will be a liaison for Danny Briere, “He’s going to be busy no doubt. I will be there at all times. That’s my role.”