The Legion of Doom is back!

Well almost…

Eric Lindros already works as an ambassador for the team and now John LeClair will be in the front office as a special advisor to Danny Briere. Maybe we can get Mikael Renberg some pencil pusher job in HR so we can get the boys back together.

In prepared statements, President Keith Jones and GM Dany Briere said the following:

Adding in John LeClair to work in conjunction with Patrick Sharp and the rest of our hockey operations group will be a powerful combination with their vast hockey knowledge and a ‘team-first’ mentality,” said President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones. “John has been around the NHL and the game for a long time and knows what it takes to bring the core ethics of our foundation to the Philadelphia Flyers.”

“We have another great addition to our hockey operations team in John LeClair,” said Briere. “John’s hockey resume speaks for itself. His passion for the city of Philadelphia along with his strong leadership skills will be a key component to building our team back into its winning ways.”

“I’m extremely excited and honored to be named a Special Advisor to Hockey Operations,” said LeClair. “I’m most looking forward to being a part of this group and ensuring our number one priority is to bring the Stanley Cup to Philadelphia.”

LeClair has never had a role in a pro hockey team, but he coached in the 3ICE league for a couple seasons and had some success.

Anyway, I’m not going to doooo, what everybody thinks I’m going to dooooo. And make fun of the Flyers hiring another former Flyer in the front office. I can’t because LeClair was my favorite Flyer growing up.

But come on. Like, I know we’re supposed to parade around because the team had one good press conference, but Flyers fans have literally been served this same exact meal for decades now. We’re now just being served grass fed burgers instead of meat loaf every day. Instead of Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber, and Paul Holmgren the Flyers are moving onto the next generation of Briere, Jones, and now LeClair. I’m happy to eat crow if it works out, but you’re crazy if you’re not a little apprehensive the Flyers are just playing the hits.

Here’s Legion of Doom highlights to cleanse your pallet: