Flyers

Keith Jones Reportedly a Finalist for Flyers’ President of Hockey Ops Gig (UPDATE)

By Kevin Kinkead

Published: May 10th, 2023 · 4:09 PM EDT

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EDIT 1: it’s happening –

Hearing that tomorrow morning, PHI will announce Keith Jones as President of Hockey Operations and officially drop the "interim" tag from Daniel Briere's GM role. Jones played 491 NHL games, the final 131 with the Flyers.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 11, 2023

Original story below:

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This is not The Onion, this is a legit report from Frank Seravalli:

Sources: #Flyers president search down to two Turner Sports analysts – Eddie Olczyk and Keith Jones.

Announcement expected this week. #FueledByPhilly https://t.co/fSdImCxtK5

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) May 10, 2023

Wait… Jonesy? Jonesy is a finalist for the President of Hockey Ops job? With Danny Briere as GM? Is that the pairing that’s going to lead the Flyers into a new era? What the actual fuck is going on here? I thought we were supposed to be moving away from the former players and dismantling the good old boys network. I can’t believe this is real.

My money is on Eddie Olcyzk being the guy. Announcement at the end of the week. Anthony will probably have something on this. All I can do is sit here in disbelief. Next thing you know, we’re gonna hear that Coatesy is in the mix for assistant GM. Scott Hartnell in line to become Torts’ #2. Get Wayne Simmonds and Chris Pronger* on the phone and see if they’re available as well.

*whoops, look like they did interview Pronger lolz