Jordan Hall

Philadelphia

Journalist, Multimedia Producer and Writer at NBC Sports Philadelphia

@NBCSPhilly journalist/web producer, covering Flyers. @ThePHWA member. Proud Rider journalism grad.

Articles

Younger brother of Flyers prospect is ‘complete' center and option at No. 6

20 hours ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Jordan Hall

The 2025 NHL draft is a huge one for the Flyers' rebuild. Not only does Danny Briere have a lot of high-round picks at his disposal, but he also could be creative in how he uses them. "There are all kinds of possibilities here," the Flyers' general manager said in April. "I think it's really exciting going into it. It's powerful to have so many picks like that.
Wells Fargo Center sign removed from the building ahead of name change to Xfinity Mobile Arena

1 day ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Emily Rose Grassi |Jordan Hall

It's official. The sign was removed. Crews were seen at (what was previously called) the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, June 5 taking down the sign as the arena prepares to be renamed to Xfinity Mobile Arena. The naming rights of the venue will change at the start of September, Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment announced back in May. The new deal runs through the 2030-31 seasons for the Flyers and the Sixers.
Flyers hire Jay Varady as assistant coach for Rick Tocchet’s staff

1 day ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Jordan Hall

The Flyers hired Jay Varady as an assistant coach Thursday, along with Yogi Svejkovsky. With Rick Tocchet and the Canucks, Svejkovsky oversaw the club's power play in 2024-25. You can read more about him here. Varady worked under Tocchet as an assistant coach in 2020-21. That was Tocchet's final season with the Coyotes. The 47-year-old Varady also served as the head coach of Arizona's AHL affiliate Tucson for three seasons.
Flyers bring in Svejkovsky for Tocchet's coaching staff

2 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Jordan Hall

Rick Tocchet has found one of his assistant coaches. Yogi Svejkovsky, who worked with Tocchet at the head coach's previous stop, officially joined the Flyers' staff Thursday. The 48-year-old coached under Tocchet for the last three seasons with the Canucks. In 2024-25, Svejkovsky oversaw Vancouver's 15th-ranked power play, which ran at 22.5 percent. If Svejkovsky is tasked with running the Flyers' power play, he'll have his work cut out for him.
Flyers reportedly bringing in Svejkovsky for Tocchet's coaching staff

2 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Jordan Hall

It looks like Rick Tocchet has found one of his assistant coaches. Yogi Svejkovsky, who worked with Tocchet at the head coach's previous stop, is joining the Flyers' staff, according to a report Wednesday by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. The 48-year-old coached under Tocchet for the last three seasons with the Canucks. In 2024-25, Svejkovsky oversaw Vancouver's 15th-ranked power play, which ran at 22.5 percent.
Flyers reportedly bringing in Svejkovsky for Tocchet's coaching staff

2 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Jordan Hall

Flyers reportedly bringing in Svejkovsky for Tocchet's coaching staff originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaIt looks like Rick Tocchet has found one of his assistant coaches. Yogi Svejkovsky, who worked with Tocchet at the head coach’s previous stop, is joining the Flyers’ staff, according to a report Wednesday by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. AdvertisementThe 48-year-old coached under Tocchet for the last three seasons with the Canucks.
‘Fascinating,' 6-foot-5 center has tons of intrigue for Flyers at No. 6

2 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Jordan Hall

The 2025 NHL draft is a huge one for the Flyers' rebuild. Not only does Danny Briere have a lot of high-round picks at his disposal, but he also could be creative in how he uses them. "There are all kinds of possibilities here," the Flyers' general manager said in April. "I think it's really exciting going into it. It's powerful to have so many picks like that.
‘Fascinating,' 6-foot-5 center has tons of intrigue for Flyers at No. 6

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Jordan Hall

‘Fascinating,' 6-foot-5 center has tons of intrigue for Flyers at No. 6 originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe 2025 NHL draft is a huge one for the Flyers’ rebuild. Not only does Danny Briere have a lot of high-round picks at his disposal, but he also could be creative in how he uses them. Advertisement“There are all kinds of possibilities here,” the Flyers’ general manager said in April. “I think it’s really exciting going into it. It’s powerful to have so many picks like that.
Flyers cross off another RFA, re-sign Cates to 4-year contract

4 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Jordan Hall

Noah Cates, coming off a career-high 16 goals to further cement himself in the Flyers' future, signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension Tuesday. The 26-year-old center was a restricted free agent this offseason. His new deal has an average annual value of $4 million and he'll be an unrestricted free agent when it expires. Over the last six days, the Flyers have re-signed Cates, Tyson Foerster to a two-year deal and Helge Grans to a two-year deal. (More coming...)
Flyers cross off another RFA, re-sign Cates to 4-year contract

4 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Jordan Hall

Flyers cross off another RFA, re-sign Cates to 4-year contract originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaNoah Cates, coming off a career-high 16 goals to further cement himself in the Flyers’ future, signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension Tuesday. AdvertisementThe 26-year-old center was a restricted free agent this offseason. His new deal has an average annual value of $4 million and he’ll be an unrestricted free agent when it expires.