More news continues to come out regarding John Tortorella’s last few weeks as the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. In an article from Kevin Kurz of The Athletic (subscription required), the Philadelphia-based reporter succinctly described Tortorella’s growing feud between Flyers’ management and defenseman Cam York.For context, York was benched for much of Tortorella’s … [Read more...] about Details Emerge About Verbal Altercation Between Tortorella, York
Coaching Options Ramping Up For Flyers
While the Flyers fired head coach John Tortorella just this morning, the rumors of their next leader are already ramping up, and a former Flyers legend is on the list of names. Despite the Canucks desire to keep their current head coach Rick Tocchet, TSN insider Pierre LeBrun notes that he is the only NHL coach currently on an expiring contract, giving him flexibility to … [Read more...] about Coaching Options Ramping Up For Flyers
Flyers Assign Jett Luchanko To AHL
The Flyers announced Thursday that they’ve assigned top center prospect Jett Luchanko to AHL Lehigh Valley to finish the season. His major junior campaign with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League is over after they failed to qualify for the playoffs. Selected 13th overall in last year’s draft, Luchanko was a surprise inclusion on Philadelphia’s opening night roster … [Read more...] about Flyers Assign Jett Luchanko To AHL
Flyers Sign Ty Murchison To Entry-Level Contract
The Flyers announced they’ve signed defense prospect Ty Murchison to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in 2025-26. His contract carries an $860K cap hit with a $775K base salary, an $85K signing bonus, and an $80K minors salary each season, per PuckPedia. A fifth-round pick by Philly in 2021 (No. 158 overall), the 6’2″ lefty is coming off his senior season at Arizona … [Read more...] about Flyers Sign Ty Murchison To Entry-Level Contract
Flyers Recall Aleksei Kolosov
The Flyers announced they’ve recalled goaltender Aleksei Kolosov from AHL Lehigh Valley. With the move, Philly has now used all four of its post-deadline standard recalls after using three on Rodrigo Abols, Emil Andrae and Olle Lycksell, who were papered to the AHL on deadline day to make them eligible to suit up for Lehigh Valley in the postseason. Kolosov, 23, headed down to … [Read more...] about Flyers Recall Aleksei Kolosov