[Hockey News]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Ken Hitchcock's debut as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets ended the same way as his tenure with the Philadelphia Flyers: with a loss.Mike Richards scored his first goal of the season early in the third period Friday, h...

Mike Richards scores winner as Flyers spoil Hitchcock's Jackets debut

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"It felt good to go on the bench. It felt good to coach the game. It felt good to try to help the team win," Hitchcock said. "I'm excited to get back and teach again."
There was little reaction from Flyers fans on Hitchcock's return, but the coach knows the difference between coaching in Philly and Columbus.
"This is a whole different atmosphere because ... the Flyers' goal is to win the (Stanley) Cup," he said. "Ours is respectability at Columbus. There's a whole different set of pressures."

Respectability?...oh man...no, no...its making the freaking playoffs...don't start off by lowering expectations!

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I think that's what he means. In the NHL you're not respected till your a contender and you have to make the playoffs to be a contender. He's not lowering expectations...at least I don't think so.....