Rick Tocchet on clinching & bringing back the 'Hate' in Flyers-Penguins rivalry

About this episode

John Clark interviews Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet about his journey back to Philadelphia and the rivalry with the Penguins.

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.

People in this episode

Host: John Clark

Guest: Rick Tocchet

Topics covered

• Flyers
• Penguins
• NHL
• rivalry
• playoffs
• coaching
• young talent

Keywords

• Rick Tocchet
• Flyers
• Penguins
• NHL playoffs
• coaching
• Stanley Cups
• rivalry
• young talent

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Flyers, Penguins, Stanley Cups

Places: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

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