At his introductory press conference Friday, Tocchet said, “These are the things you want as a coach," before also mentioning his excitement to learn from and work with Matvei Michkov.

Sanheim’s excitement is reflective of the broader sentiment around the team: Tocchet represents both a fresh voice and a familiar tone. He’s known for his candor, his willingness to meet players where they are, and his unique ability to balance the demands of the modern NHL with the grit and intensity Flyers fans so often crave.