Briere hires another former Flyers player to join front office staff

This just in, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere has announced that the team has hired former Flyers forward Patrick Sharp as a Special Advisor of Hockey Operations.

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Sharp joins Briere and President Keith Jones amongst former Flyers players in the team's front office.

"In adding Patrick Sharp to our group, we are gaining an individual who has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to building an environment of winning at all levels," said President Jones in a prepared statement. "Patrick knows what it takes to win, he understands how to convey that to our players and is a relationship maker. He will be a vital component as we continue to build the foundation of the Philadelphia Flyers."

The 41 year old Sharp will report directly to Briere.

"I am proud to announce the addition of Patrick Sharp to our hockey operations team," said Briere in a statement. "Patrick is a well-established veteran on-and-off the ice and his incomparable hockey knowledge will be a valuable asset to our organization and young prospects."

Since retiring from the NHL in 2018, Sharp has spent the past five seasons in broadcasting with NBC Sports and NBC Sports Chicago in both studio and color commentary roles.