Latest John Tortorella News
Here we go again? Flyers push back at narrative recycled players run the show
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The head of the Philadelphia Flyers understood the optics of a franchise going on 48 years since winning a Stanley Cup deciding to hire more former Flyers in the front office to try and win one. But the Flyers did it anyway. “I know some people...
Flyers hand rebuild to player-turned-broadcaster Keith Jones, promote Briere
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Flyers had been drubbed in yet another loss in April 2021 — a dreary preview for two more adrift seasons ahead — when analyst Keith Jones went on the televised postgame show and cut loose on the sorry state of the franchise. “This is a team that's in...
Old-time hockey returns with coaches sniping in NHL playoffs
Not long after Peter DeBoer quipped that Minnesota takes a lot of penalties, Dean Evason accused Dallas players of diving. Sheldon Keefe suggested Tampa Bay players had manipulated referees during a fracas, prompting Jon Cooper to say he was confused by what his Toronto counterpart...
Flyers prepare for rebuild while other Philly teams thrive
VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — Hours after Eagles QB Jalen Hurts signed one of the richest deals in NFL history, hours before the 76ers were set to carry on their pursuit of an NBA championship, the leaders of the Flyers spoke out and said, hey, about those splashy headlines in Philly, they’re not for...
Blue Jackets fire coach Brad Larsen after 2 seasons
Brad Larsen has been fired as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after two seasons without a playoff appearance, a move general manager Jarmo Kekalainen called “absolutely a necessary change that we needed to make.” Kekalainen did not elaborate on why he thought Larsen wasn't the...
Sorokin stops 27 as Islanders down Flyers 4-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Scott Mayfield, Brock Nelson and rookie defenseman Samuel Bolduc each scored and Ilya Sorokin made 27 saves as the New York Islanders kept pace in the Eastern Conference wild-card race with a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Hudson Fasching...
Frost scores 2 goals, leads Flyers to 4th straight win
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The lead singer of a Pearl Jam tribute band — the Flyers held a promotional night in honor of the grunge band — that packed an arena bar before the game dedicated “Given to Fly” to the home team. “How are the Flyers not going to win tonight?” he...
Hart, Laughton lead Flyers past Red Wings 3-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carter Hart made 29 saves, Scott Laughton scored and the Philadelphia Flyers won their third straight with an 3-0 shutout of the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Kieffer Bellows also scored and Tyson Foerster had an empty-netter for Philadelphia in a matchup of...
Tortorella earns 700th career win, Flyers top Wild 5-4
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — John Tortorella needed one word to sum up if 700 career wins meant anything to the Flyers coach. “No.” OK, then. Good thing the brusque Stanley Cup winner isn't paid by the word. James van Riemsdyk scored the only goal in a...
Tippett's hat trick leads Flyers past Buffalo 5-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Owen Tippett had his first career hat trick, Carter Hart made 34 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Friday night. James van Riemsdyk and Joel Farabee also scored, and Kevin Hayes and Tony DeAngelo each had two assists for...
