Fletcher: 'Everyone is a candidate' for Flyers' head coaching job

Chuck Fletcher says the search for Dave Hakstol's replacement behind the Philadelphia Flyers' bench is wide open.

"At this point, everyone is a candidate moving forward," the general manager told reporters Monday. "This will be a process."

Hakstol was fired Monday following four straight losses and a 1-4 road trip.

Fletcher said he hasn't asked the Chicago Blackhawks for permission to interview former head coach Joel Quenneville, nor has he spoken to him, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston. Quenneville was linked to the club in an earlier report that Hakstol had been fired.

Fletcher also said he expects Scott Gordon, who was named interim bench boss Monday, to remain head coach for the rest of the season.