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John Tortorella

Today in Hockey History: Jan 10

Matthew Zator | January 10, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 11 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history have had plenty of reasons to celebrate on…

Categories Archives, Blue Jackets History, Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Sabres History

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Reminiscent of John Tortorella in Debut

Justin Giampietro | October 10, 2025

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…

Categories Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers News & Rumors: Tortorella Defends Himself, Couturier Speaks Out & More

Justin Giampietro | September 26, 2025

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…

Categories News and Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Hire: Glass-Half-Full, Half-Empty Arguments

Justin Giampietro | August 20, 2025

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…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Season Previews

They Were Once Tampa Bay Lightning: Tim Taylor

Jim Bay | July 21, 2025

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…

Categories Lightning History, Tampa Bay Lightning

3 Lightning Assistant Coach Replacement Options

Jack Pallotta | May 24, 2025

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…

Categories NHL Coaching, Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Lightning, Devils, Ducks

Jim Parsons | May 2, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers officially hired Mike Sullivan as their next head coach. But, are rumors that John Tortorella might also be joining the organization…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Editor's Choice, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Rumors Shootdown: Rangers Not Hiring John Tortorella

Jesse Courville-Lynch | April 24, 2025

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…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Holland to Islanders, Plus Rangers & Maple Leafs News

Jim Parsons | April 24, 2025

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…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Philadelphia Flyers’ Biggest Storylines of 2024-25

Andrew McGuinness | April 20, 2025

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…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

6 Flyers Forwards Benefitting the Most From John Tortorella Firing

Justin Giampietro | April 15, 2025

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…

Categories Editor's Choice, Philadelphia Flyers

John Tortorella’s Firing Is the First Crossroads of This Flyers Era

Andrew McGuinness | April 3, 2025

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…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers
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