Hard to say since Hextall doesn't have the long history of being a GM as Lombardi, plus he was brought in to Philly as the Assistant GM with the knowledge that he'd eventually be Holmgren's successor, which didn't take long for Hextall to achieve. I can't imagine Snider staying out of any decision making with his team. He's the Al Davis of hockey.
Well said, Ziggy and it's been that mentality, becoming the Mad Butcher of Broad Street that has ruined this team for years.
And since to give Hexy that GM job, he had to promote Homer, they are still the 2 headed dragon that get far too involved.
But the Flyers have gotten so much negative publicitity, since the Richards and Carter trade and those that followed, along with bad FA signings that I think Big Ed's ego was bruised. Being embarrssed nationally over the last few years is something his massive ego couldn't tolerate. He'll NEVER admit to being wrong but bringing Hextall in and citing his success in LA is the closesest the Flyer fans will ever get to an apology.