The Philadelphia Flyers named former star player Daniel Briere as special adviser to the general manager on Tuesday.
The 44-year-old Brière retired after the 2014-2015 season.
In his new position, he will be involved in all aspects of hockey operations, including scouting and player development.
Briere just spent about five years with the Maine Mariners (ECHL), most recently as team president.
He has also worked in the Flyers’ player development department for the past two seasons. In a part-time role, he worked with prospects and current players, on and off the ice.
Briere also spent two seasons in commercial operations with the Flyers before joining the Mariners. “I am delighted with this new opportunity,” Brière said in a press release.
“Philadelphia is a place that I have called home for a long time. I experienced some of the finest moments of my career there.
“I would like to thank Chuck Fletcher and Dave Scott for their trust and support over the past few years. »
“I look forward to helping them continue to build a strong team on the ice, but also off the ice. »
Daniel Brière was one of the candidates approached for the position of general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, a position which was finally entrusted in January to the former players’ agent and Montrealer of origin, Kent Hughes.
Brière played six seasons with the Flyers after joining them on July 1, 2007, as a free agent.
He had 124 goals and 159 assists for 283 points in 364 regular season games. He helped the club reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 2010.
In the 2010 playoffs, Briere led all players with 30 points in 23 games, setting a Flyers record for playoff points.
In 17 years in the NHL, the Gatineau native has scored 307 goals and 696 points in 973 regular season games.
Brière also played with Montreal, Phoenix, Buffalo and Colorado.
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