Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Reminiscent of John Tortorella in Debut
The Philadelphia Flyers dropped the first game of head coach Rick Tocchet‘s tenure versus the Florida Panthers, 2–1. On paper, that’s not a bad outcome, and certainly nothing to freak…
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Flyers News & Rumors: Tortorella Defends Himself, Couturier Speaks Out & More
The start of the Philadelphia Flyers‘ 2025–26 regular season is less than two weeks away. In this edition of Flyers News & Rumors, we’ll look at former head coach John…
Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Hire: Glass-Half-Full, Half-Empty Arguments
After dumping head coach John Tortorella in late March, it didn’t take the Philadelphia Flyers too long to settle on their new bench boss: Rick Tocchet. A longtime player of…
They Were Once Tampa Bay Lightning: Tim Taylor
Tim Taylor had an NHL career that lasted 12 seasons and 746 games, with 365 of those games playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning, including the 2004 Stanley Cup Championship…
3 Lightning Assistant Coach Replacement Options
With 25 years of coaching experience, the Chicago Blackhawks hired Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach Jeff Blashill for his second NHL head coaching gig. Chicago’s future has Connor Bedard, Frank…
NHL Rumors Shootdown: Rangers Not Hiring John Tortorella
The New York Rangers struggled this season, missing the playoffs after winning the Presidents’ Trophy just last season and making it to the Eastern Conference Final. They recently decided to…
NHL Rumors: Holland to Islanders, Plus Rangers & Maple Leafs News
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, now that Lou Lamoriello is out, there is speculation about who the New York Islanders might hire as their next general manager and President. Former…
Philadelphia Flyers’ Biggest Storylines of 2024-25
The 2024-25 season is officially over for the Philadelphia Flyers. They took the ice for the final time on Thursday night, falling 5-4 to the Buffalo Sabres to secure the…
6 Flyers Forwards Benefitting the Most From John Tortorella Firing
In his final 14 games as the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, John Tortorella did not win a single game outside the shootout. It was the longest stretch without…
John Tortorella’s Firing Is the First Crossroads of This Flyers Era
When John Tortorella was hired as the 23rd head coach in Philadelphia Flyers history, it was never about the present. While then-general manager Chuck Fletcher wasn’t ready to begin a…