Category: John Tortorella
Flyers’ Kuzmenko, Pelletier stuck in Toronto, won’t play against Capitals
Morgan FrostAndrei Kuzmenko and Jakob Pelletier, the two forwards the Philadelphia Flyers acquired (along with two draft picks) in the trade that sent Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost to Calgary, won’t play Thursday night in Philadelphia. According to head coach John Tortorella, Kuzmenko’s paperwork “is done”...
Read moreWhat the Farabee, Frost trade does for Flyers’ cap this summer
Joel FarabeeThe Flyers’ front office has preached patience when it comes to the rebuild. The trio of coach John Tortorella, general manager Danny Briere, and president of hockey operations Keith Jones have often pointed to getting a handful of retained contracts and buyouts off the books in 2026, as that will b...
Read moreMatvei Michkov benched for half of Flyers game after getting into heated shouting match with John Tortorella
New YorkMatvei Michkov might need to make a stop in Gritty’s rage room after tonight’s Philadelphia Flyers game against the New York Islanders. The 20-year-old Russian forward got into a heated shouting match with head coach John Tortorella after the Flyers gave up an Islanders goal with 9:58 remaining in t...
Read moreFlyers Trade Rumors: 3 Potential Landing Spots for Joel Farabee
Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia Flyers forward Joel Farabee had a career year in 2023-24, scoring 22 goals to go with 28 assists for 50 points—all career highs. But he's fallen off drastically this season, and has landed in head coach John Tortorella's doghouse and even recently sat in the press box for three consecut...
Read moreCanucks fans still tell Eddie Lack he should have 'called in sick' for Heritage Classic
Piers MorganRoberto Luongo wanted to play and was traded two days later, but he was always a pro with Eddie Lack, who says "no one was a bigger supporter of me than he was"
Read more2024-25 Blue Jackets Will Always Be Remembered As Extraordinary
Matthew GaudreauThe 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
John TortorellaFlyers 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
FlyersThe 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?
David PagnottaThe 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?
John TortorellaThe 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”
Macklin CelebriniBeing 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.
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