Jaroslav Svejkovský has been appointed as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia Flyers, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first European coach in the franchise's history. Previously, he served on Rick Tocchet's staff with the Vancouver Canucks, where he helped lead the team's power play to a respectable 15th place ranking. The Flyers, who struggled with their power play last season, finishing at 30th, are counting on Svejkovský's creativity and experience to revitalize their offense.

Tocchet has emphasized the need for innovative strategies, especially in utilizing high-level offensive talents like Matvei Michkov. The coaching changes come after the Flyers parted ways with several assistants, including Rocky Thompson, as they aim to improve their overall performance next season.