We reported this last week, but the Flyers made it official on Monday when they announced Derian Hatcher has retired as a player and has taken the role of Player Development Coach. “We are pleased to add Derian to our coaching staff in this very important capacity,” said Flyers GM Paul Holmgren. "Derian will spend valuable time with the young players throughout our organization, working on their on-ice game as well as helping these young players deal with the issues playing and/or preparing to play professional hockey.” “I am very excited. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do when Paul offered me this position. It sounded like the perfect way to stay in the game and see if I like it,” said Hatcher.

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