Flyers GM Briere Attempts to Defuse Perceived Tocchet-Michkov Conflict

Flyers GM Briere attempts to defuse perceived Tocchet-Michkov conflict

PHILADELPHIA – The last thing the Flyers needed was some more gossip about an unsettled locker room situation. Which is why general manager Daniel Briere chose to hold an unscheduled/impromptu media conference about 20 minutes before Tuesday night’s Flyers-Washington Capitals game at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Rumors have swirled since the beginning of the season concerning speculation of a rift between coach Rick Tocchet and Russian second-year play…

Danny Briere Addresses the "Noise" Surrounding Matvei Michkov, Squashes Trade Talk

Danny B spoke to the media on Tuesday night about the Tocchet and Michkov stuff: Flyers GM Danny Brière talked to the media about the "noise" surrounding the team right now in particular Michkov & Tocchet. pic.twitter.com/EcJAeQPfdj— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) February 4, 2026 Good on Danny for getting out in front of the media and trying to calm this thing down before it went even more off the rails. Whether it assuages any concerns, we will s…

Time for the 'Briere Signal'? Flyers Must End the Michkov, Tocchet Noise

“Do you know what I am calling for today? I am calling for the Briere signal,” said NHL insider Elliotte Friedman on the latest edition of his podcast, 32 Thoughts. Friedman is referring to the uproar caused by Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet’s recent comments about superstar Matvei Michkov. To clarify his statement, Friedman said, “We’re going to flash the Briere signal, because he is the guy that is best able to put an end to this……