John Tortorella: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Blackhawks head coaching profile: John Tortorella

Despite three head coaching vacancies being filled across the NHL already this offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks still have some solid options to choose from.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 5

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Mollie Walker of the NY Post: ESPN had reported that there was a “strong possibility” the John Tortorella could return to the New York Rangers. But it was later reported by ESPN that he’s not expected to become an assistant to Mike Sullivan.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2

Sullivan Official, Tortorella Not Joining Rangers After All

John Tortorella doesn’t appear to be joining Mike Sullivan in New York after all. Following reports that Sulivan was being hired as the next head coach (confirmed on Friday), it was being said that the Rangers also wanted to bring in Tortorella and that James Dolan was a fan.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

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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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.

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

NHL Rumors Shootdown: Rangers Not Hiring John Tortorella

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.

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.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Dose.ca / April 23

EXCLUSIVE! Daniel Brière has a Quebecer at the top of his list to replace John Tortorella

Daniel Brière and the Flyers fired John Tortorella on March 27. We all remember because 1. It was John Tortorella and 2. The Canadiens were playing the Flyers that day.

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 24

Recently fired HC emerges as possibility to win vacant Flyers job

The Philadelphia Flyers are searching for a John Tortorella replacement, and now they may have found one in another recently fired head coach.

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

Expect the Flyers to be moderate spenders this offseason

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Philadelphia Flyers News / House of Hockey / April 19

Matvei Michkov Shares How He Really Felt About John Tortorella

Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov is sharing what he really thought of now-ex head coach John Tortorella, who was fired late in the year. The Philadelphia Flyers decided to fire head coach John Tortorella late in the year despite having already been eliminated from playoff contention.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Blade of Steel / April 18

Flyers Captain Sean Couturier Throws John Tortorella Under the Bus With Latest Shocking Comments

Flyers captain Sean Couturier made a shocking revelation today, telling reporters that he felt pushed aside by head coach John Tortorella. The Flyers had what many fans would describe as a disaster of a season this year.

Philadelphia Flyers News / House of Hockey / April 15

New Head Coach Option Emerges as John Tortorella's Likely Replacement in Philadelphia

John Tortorella and the Philadelphia Flyers had a nasty breakup a few weeks ago, but with the season almost over, his replacement may be known. Following an embarrassing three to nothing loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Philadelphia Flyers have only one game left in the regular season.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

6 Flyers Forwards Benefitting the Most From John Tortorella Firing

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 a regulation or overtime victory in franchise history.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / April 15

Flyers Captain Opens Up About Fired Former HC

The Philadelphia Flyers are nearing the end of a disappointing season. Despite hopes of pushing forward and making the playoffs, the team stagnated and missed the postseason once again.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

How John Tortorella's departure has already impacted Flyers for the better

Three games down in the post-John Tortorella era and three wins for the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28

Inside source reveals John Tortorella got into altercation with Flyers star before firing

More news continues to come out regarding John Tortorella’s last few weeks as the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers.

Flyers GM: 'A series of things happened' leading to Tortorella firing

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Flyers GM Danny Briere: 'a series of things happened' leading to Tortorella firing

It’s hard to say whether or not the Philadelphia Flyers firing head coach John Tortorella was a surprise considering everything that’s happened this week, but doing so with only a few weeks left in a lost season instead of the offseason was certainly a bit of a shock.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Yardbarker / March 27

John Tortorella joins crowded field of potential offseason NHL coaching candidates

John Tortorella's firing Thursday as Flyers head coach this close to the end of the regular season serves as the start of the offseason in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

John Tortorella is a great coach – but he wasn’t the right one for the Flyers

As head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, John Tortorella was a square peg in a round hole. Relieved of his duties earlier Thursday, Tortorella wrapped up his tenure in Philadelphia with 97-107-33 showing and no playoff appearances.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

Philadelphia Flyers Fire Head Coach John Tortorella

With nine games left in the season, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that John Tortorella has been “relieved of his duties as head coach.” Brad Shaw, the Flyers’ Associate Coach, will take over the head coaching duties immediately, according to Flyers general manager Daniel Briere.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

John Tortorella relieved as Flyers coach; Brad Shaw named interim

As first reported by Daily Faceoff’s Anthony Di Marco, the Philadelphia Flyers have relieved John Tortorella as head coach. Brad Shaw, who previously served as the associate coach, will serve as the interim coach to close out the 2024-25 season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Flyers make major decision regarding head coach John Tortorella

The Flyers have made a decision regarding their head coach.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Yardbarker / March 27

What's next for John Tortorella following Flyers exit?

The Flyers relieved the HC of his duties amid a turbulent end to a disappointing season where the team failed to take a step forward in its ongoing rebuild.

Tortorella joins crowded field of potential offseason HC candidates

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Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 26