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John Tortorella linked to rejoining Rangers' coaching staff

While it appears that the Rangers are closing in on naming Mike Sullivan as their next head coach, he might not be the only veteran bench boss the team hires..

Rangers close to hiring Mike Sullivan as head coach

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Two-time Cup winner, Flyers former captain Ed Van Impe dies

Two-time Stanley Cup champion and former Philadelphia Flyers captain Ed Van Impe died on Tuesday night. He was 84. An original member of the Flyers, Van Impe wore the "C" from 1968-69 until ceding the role to rising star Bobby Clarke during the 1972-73 season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

Pat Ferschweiler interviews for Flyers head coaching job

Western Michigan University head coach Pat Ferschweiler was interviewed by the Flyers this week for their head coaching position, ESPN’s Kevin Weekes said.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Blade of Steel / May 1

Former Flyers Captain and Stanley Cup Champion Sadly Passes Away

In some sad news coming out of the hockey world, Ed Van Impe, former captain of the Flyers and Stanley Cup Champion, has passed away at the age of 84.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / May 1

New Candidate Enters Flyers HC Search

The Philadelphia Flyers are in the middle of their search for a new head coach. After dismissing the veteran John Tortorella just before the 2024-2025 regular season concluded, the Flyers are one of eight NHL franchises in search of a new bench boss.

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What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

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20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

Philadelphia Flyers News / Inside The Rink / April 29

ECHL: Reading Royals Cement Two-Year Extension with Philadelphia Flyers

The Reading Royals have extended their official affiliation with the Philadelphia Flyers, continuing their role as the NHL club’s primary ECHL partner through the 2026–27 season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

3 Flyers Prospects Who Can Make the Team in 2025-26

It may not seem to be the case following a 29th-place finish in the NHL standings, but the Philadelphia Flyers are in “the worst is behind us” stage of their rebuild.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

In a League Built on Maturity, Lehigh Valley Is Built for a Calder Cup Run

The American Hockey League (AHL) is one of the toughest leagues to win in. Players move up and down all the time, making it hard to find chemistry and have players buy into the team’s system.

Philadelphia Flyers News / House of Hockey / April 25

Danny Brière Hints at Massive Off-Season Plans for the Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere has already made major decision in the last month, terminating coach John Tortorella after it became clear that the team would not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

Philadelphia Flyers Defender Out Six Months After Surgery

The Philadelphia Flyers will have to be without one of their defencemen for part of next season. News emerged late Thursday morning that Rasmus Ristolainen will be out six months after having tricep surgery in late March.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Field Level Media / April 24

Flyers D Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps) out 6 months

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will be out at least six months following surgery for a ruptured right triceps tendon, the team announced Thursday.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen out six months, will miss training camp after undergoing surgery

The Philadelphia Flyers announced Thursday that veteran defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has undergone surgery on a torn tendon in his right triceps. Ristolainen is expected to miss training camp in the fall and will be sidelined for the next six months.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24

Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen Out Six Months Following Triceps Surgery

Rasmus Ristolainen underwent successful surgery on his right triceps tendon last month, the team confirmed today, following a statement from GM Daniel Brière last weekend.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

Flyers fire 3 more coaches after axing John Tortorella

John Tortorella saw the writing on the wall for his tenure with the Philadelphia Flyers. The team had underachieved with him at the helm, which unfortunately, cost his assistants their jobs as well.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24

Rangers GM Chris Drury gets contract extension as John Tortorella rumors swirl

After New York Rangers GM Chris Drury signed an extension with the team, rumors started to surface that John Tortorella could be back.

Rangers agree to a multiyear extension with GM Chris Drury

Flyers announce major changes to coaching staff after disappointing season

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Flyers announce major changes to coaching staff after disappointing season

John Tortorella wasn’t the only one on the chopping block from the Philadelphia Flyers’ disappointing 2024-25 campaign.

Expect the Flyers to be moderate spenders this offseason

Three restricted free agents Flyers should offer sheet in 2025 offseason

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / House of Hockey / April 23

Philadelphia Flyers Make More Major Coaching Changes After Firing John Tortorella

There are more major coaching changes coming for the Philadelphia Flyers, who already terminated John Tortorella late in the year after missing the playoffs again.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

3 Restricted Free Agents Flyers Should Offer Sheet in 2025 Offseason

The 2024–25 season wasn’t easy for the Philadelphia Flyers. Finishing with the fourth-worst record in the league, a franchise once synonymous with winning tied its record for consecutive playoff misses: five, dating back to 2020–21.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Expect the Flyers to be moderate spenders this offseason

The 2024-25 season ended in a tumultuous way for the Philadelphia Flyers. After an impressive 2023-24 season for rookie GM Daniel Briere, this season never