Category: John Tortorella
2024-25 Blue Jackets Will Always Be Remembered As Extraordinary
Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets play their first game in Philadelphia since the tragic passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The game is the 34th of the season for the Blue…
Read moreJohn Tortorella Surrenders to Michkov On Michigan Goal Battle
Philadelphia FlyersIn the battle of crusty vs. creativity, Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella admits defeat. The 'crusty' coach's ongoing frustration with young star Matvei Michkov's propensity to try the creative 'Michigan goal' has left him exasperated and waving the white flag. But not without saying t...
Read moreFlyers' Tortorella criticizes officiating in OT loss
Boston BruinsFlyers coach John Tortorella was frustrated with a couple of calls during a 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins on Saturday.
Read moreJohn Tortorella says coaching Matvei Michkov can be difficult due to English language barrier: ‘There’s so much going on around him and he really doesn’t understand’
Matvei MichkovJohn Tortorella was a guest on TNT’s pregame show on Wednesday night, and opened up about some of the challenges facing him as Matvei Michkov’s head coach. The 19-year-old Russian is playing in his rookie season with the Flyers after being drafted seventh overall in the 2023 NHL Draft and getting ou...
Read moreTortorella lambasts Konecny for ‘dumb’ play
Cale MakarThe Flyers winger made a poor play in the opening goal against the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, and his coach roasted him for it.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Who Could the Philadelphia Flyers Make Available?
Matvei MichkovThe Philadelphia Flyers have some players with term that might interest some teams ahead of the March 7th NHL trade deadline.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Who Could the Philadelphia Flyers Make Available?
Philadelphia FlyersThe Philadelphia Flyers have some players with term that might interest some teams ahead of the March 7th NHL trade deadline.
Read moreMacklin Celebrini: “You Can Learn A lot from Watching”
John TortorellaBeing a healthy scratch isn't always a bad thing. Youngsters like Macklin Celebrini and Matvei Michkov can learn a lot from watching the game from above.
Read moreMacklin Celebrini: “You Can Learn A lot from Watching”
FlyersBeing a healthy scratch isn't always a bad thing. Youngsters like Macklin Celebrini and Matvei Michkov can learn a lot from watching the game from above.
Read more'Trying to help him': Flyers sit Michkov vs. Bolts
FlyersFlyers rookie Matvei Michkov, who has just one assist in the last five games, was a healthy scratch Thursday. "It's trying to help him," John Tortorella said.
Read more'Trying to help him': Flyers sit Michkov vs. Bolts
Matvei MichkovFlyers rookie Matvei Michkov, who has just one assist in the last five games, was a healthy scratch Thursday. "It's trying to help him," John Tortorella said.
Read moreFlyers Notes: Michkov, Ersson, Kolosov
WildMatvei Michkov will be a healthy scratch for the first time in his career tonight, head coach John Tortorella told reporters (including Charlie O’Connor of PHLY Sports). He got back on the scoresheet Tuesday against the Hurricanes with a power-play assist, but he hasn’t recorded an even-strength poi...
Read more'Trying to help him': Flyers to sit Michkov vs. Bolts
John TortorellaFlyers rookie Matvei Michkov, who has just one assist in the last five games, will be a healthy scratch Thursday. "It's trying to help him," John Tortorella said.
Read moreI want to get off Mr. Tortorella’s Wild Line Blender
John TortorellaOne does not simply get off Mr. Tortorella's Wild Line Blender
Read moreMaple Leafs’ Craig Berube Balancing Accountability & Support
John TortorellaCraig Berube came into his role as Toronto Maple Leafs head coach with a reputation for being hard-nosed, no-nonsense, and direct in his approach. Known for expecting accountability and toughness,…
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