Garnet Hathaway reveals why he wanted to join the Flyers
Garnet Hathaway is a well-known player in the league for his tough and aggressive style of play as a defensive winger.
Although he is not typically recognized for his scoring abilities, he was part of the Boston Bruins team last season that made history as the President's Trophy winner.
Garnet Hathaway said he reached out to players who have played for the Flyers and others who played for Tortorella. He was excited by what he heard... and here he is, which took GM Danny Briere by surprise.
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GH: I've been on older teams where I've been just above the average age. Now I'm one of the older guys. I'm looking forward to taking on more of a talking role in the room.
As an unrestricted free agent, Hathaway was in search of a new team and contract, and eventually signed a 2-year, $2.375 million AAV deal with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Despite not being a top scorer, Hathaway managed to record 13 goals and 9 assists in 82 games last season, making him an ideal 3rd or 4th line winger.
Garnet Hathaway said Flyers have always been hard to play against. He said Flyers told him they want to get back to that. He believes he can help, it's something he takes pride in as a player.
Hathaway expressed that he was drawn to the Flyers because he admired their reputation as a tough team to play against, and he appreciated the opportunity to be an older voice in the locker room.
Before signing, he even reached out to multiple players who had played for John Tortorella and was excited about the possibility of working with him.
By signing Hathaway, the Flyers have immediately become a tougher and more well-rounded team.
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