So, why did Darche settle on Thompson? “Rocky, he’s had various experiences, right? He’s won a Memorial Cup, so, coaching young players. He’s gone to the Calder Cup finals with Chicago.

Eight weeks from today, the New York Islanders will be battling the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena to kick off the ...

Sam Ersson returned to practice before the NHL resumes this weekend, while Asst. Coach Rocky Thompson spoke on the Flyers schedule moving forward. Read More The post Flyers looking to get back up ...

Thompson has felt some heat, though, because the Flyers' power play has ranked last in the NHL over his three seasons combined. But John Tortorella won't let his assistant coach take all the blame.

Philadelphia Flyers assistant coach Rocky Thompson on the bench against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on Oct. 2, 2022. Credit: Getty Images/Bruce Bennett ...

The Rocky Thompson Hire & the Mixed Bag He Brings It’s quite the reversal to go from Rick Kowalsky to Rocky Thompson as the head coach. Kowalsky was 52 when he was hired in the 2023 offseason ...

Former assistant coach Rocky Thompson felt heat for the power play not improving under his watch. The Flyers operated at a league-worst 14.1 percent over Thompson's three seasons.

Thompson, who oversees the power play, is anxious to see what Kuzmenko can do in the bumper position, as someone who can shoot the puck but also make plays. “Especially in the bumper position ...