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NHL Insider Reveals Flyers Coach Rick Tocchet’s Job Security After Winless Start

The Philadelphia Flyers have achieved franchise history in the early goings-on of the 2026-27 NHL campaign, and not the kind that they ever would have wanted or imagined.Through the first seven games of the season, the Flyers have yet to…

By Michael Whitaker · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 3:59 PM

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NHL insider Anthony Di Marco reported that Rick Tocchet's head coaching job with the Flyers is not in immediate danger.
The Philadelphia Flyers are winless through their first seven games of the season, holding an 0-5-2 record.
Philadelphia suffered a 4-1 home defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes in their most recent game.

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Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet's job is reportedly safe for now despite the team's winless start to the season. According to NHL insider Anthony Di Marco, an imminent coaching change is not expected in Philadelphia, even after the Flyers dropped to 0-5-2 following a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

The franchise is enduring its first seven-game winless start in team history, leading some fans to chant for Tocchet's dismissal. Sportsnet analyst Michael Amato noted that increased expectations from last season's playoff run could put Tocchet on the hot seat if results do not improve quickly.

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NHL Insider Reveals Flyers Coach Rick Tocchet’s Job Security After Winless Start

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