S2: Chuck Fletcher, Philadelphia Flyers General Manager

Deb Placey is joined by Chuck Fletcher, the General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers.  The conversation starts with Chuck reminiscing about his Harvard days, and how he learned to love hockey while growing up in Atlanta (3:00). He talks about how his father Cliff exposed him to the life of an NHL general manager at a young age, describes how his longtime relationship with David Poile began, and shares a story about the one time he made a trade with his father (9:00). Chuck explains what it was like to work on the Florida Panthers staff as the NHL expanded in 1993 and the challenges surrounding the South Florida market at the time (15:00). He shares why he thinks Alain Vigneault is the best fit for Philadelphia, and offers quick hitter thoughts on a lot players currently on the Flyers roster, including Carter Hart, Travis Konecny and Kevin Hayes (22:00).