Tag: John Tortorella
Time Slipping Away from Flyers’ Frost
| Leave a CommentMorgan Frost was scratched for Monday’s game, the result of another slow start to a season. Is time running out on the Flyers forward?
Read more »Flyers Return Jett Luchanko to Juniors
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers announced on Saturday morning that they have returned Jett Luchanko to his junior team, the Guelph Storm. Luchanko had no points in four games with the Flyers.
Read more »5 Storylines for the Flyers 2024-25 Season
| Leave a CommentAs the 2024-25 season gets underway, here are five storylines to watch during the Flyers season.
Read more »Why Goaltending is the Most Fascinating Position for Flyers
| Leave a CommentBetween Sam Ersson and Ivan Fedotov at the NHL level, Alexei Kolosov in the AHL, and two 2023 Draft prospects, why goaltending may be the most fascinating position for the Flyers.
Read more »Briere Talks Luchanko, Michkov, and More Ahead of Flyers Season Opener
| Leave a CommentDanny Briere gave his final remarks ahead of Friday’s season opener for the Flyers, addressing Jett Luchanko and final roster decisions.
Read more »Flyers: Luchanko Decision Highlights Team’s Greatest Weakness
| Leave a CommentIt appears Jett Luchanko will make the Flyers and get at least a nine-game tryout. The decision highlights the team’s greatest weakness.
Read more »Philadelphia Flyers Offseason Primer: Line Combinations
/ | Leave a CommentWith the preseason winding down, a closer look at what the Flyers line combinations could be when the season starts in a week.
Read more »Familiarity Can Play in Flyers Favor This Season
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers primarily returned the same roster for this season as last season. There is belief that familiarity, with both the coaching and the roster, can go a long way to aiding success this season.
Read more »YWT: The Philadelphia Flyers Podcast – YWT #215 – Actual Playoff Teams
/ | Leave a CommentOn a new YWT Podcast, the guys discuss the end of the Flyers season, Arizona Coyotes sale, and first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Read more »Michkov Appreciative of Warm Welcome, Ready to Help Flyers Win
| Leave a CommentMatvei Michkov was introduced to Philadelphia on Wednesday with much fanfare. The 19-year-old showed appreciation for the excitement and warm welcome, while putting focus on his eventually goals with the Flyers.
Read more »Flyers: Michkov Brings New Hope to Franchise’s New Era
| Leave a CommentMatvei Michkov officially landed in the United States on Tuesday. His tangible arrival brings a feeling of new hope to the Flyers new era.
Read more »Briere: ‘Patience is the Key’ as Flyers Try to Build Contender
| Leave a CommentAfter making a couple of in-house deals and officially signing their top prospect, Danny Briere again preached patience as the Flyers continue the rebuilding process.
Read more »Flyers: Michkov’s Arrival Would Validate Briere’s Swing for Fences
| Leave a CommentFlyers GM Danny Briere took a swing for the fences with the selection of Matvei Michkov in the 2023 NHL Draft. A year later, as Michkov reportedly prepares to join the Flyers, it appears that swing will have the chance to pay off.
Read more »Flyers: Hilferty, Jones Reflect on 1st Season of ‘New Era,’ Look to Future
| Leave a CommentFollowing the first season of the Flyers “New Era of Orange,” Dan Hilferty and Keith Jones discussed the first-year progress and the future.
Read more »Year in Review: Danny Briere’s Rookie Season as Flyers GM
| Leave a CommentLooking back at Danny Briere’s first season as Flyers GM, how he fared in the draft, signings, and trades, and what lies ahead.
Read more »On The Move? 5 Potential Flyers Who Could Be Traded
| Leave a CommentThe offseason has arrived for the Flyers, and with changes certain to be on the horizon, who could be on the move, potentially via trade? A look at five possible trade candidates for the Flyers.
Read more »Flyers GM Danny Briere Proud of Team, Focused on Next Step of Rebuild
| Leave a CommentFlyers GM Danny Briere noted he was proud of the team’s accomplishments in the 2023-24 season, while noting the large amount of work left to do to reach contender status.
Read more »John Tortorella on Flyers: Reflecting on the Season, Couturier, Communication, and Progress
| Leave a CommentJohn Tortorella’s exit interview on Friday featured numerous topics, including the end of the Flyers season, Sean Couturier, and the power play.
Read more »Flyers Exit Day 2023-24: Quotes from Players Exit Interviews
| Leave a CommentFlyers exit interviews for the players were on Wednesday. A look back at some of the standout quotes as the team departed following the 2023-24 season.
Read more »Biggest Takeaway of 2023-24 Flyers Season: How They Missed the Playoffs
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers missed the playoffs for the fourth straight season. They were expected to. What wasn’t expected was a meaningful 82 games and falling short of the postseason because of an eight-game losing streak at the worst possible time. And that is what the entire organization will have to live with this offseason.
Read more »YWT: The Philadelphia Flyers Podcast – YWT #214 – So You’re Saying There’s A Chance?
| Leave a CommentOn a new YWT Podcast, the Flyers remain alive for a playoff spot with one game remaining in the 2023-24 regular season.
Read more »Was It Worth It?: Flyers Surprising Season, Disappointing Ending Provides Clarity to Rebuild
| Leave a CommentAs a surprising Flyers season reaches a disappointing ending, there is wonder if the 2023-24 season was a giant waste of time. That’s hardly the case, as the fall from a playoff spot may all be part of the process, and shows just how far that process has to go.
Read more »Flyers Postgame Report: Flyers Lose 6th Straight, Fall to Sabres
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers suffered their sixth straight loss on Friday night, falling to the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 4-2.
Read more »Tortorella on Flyers: ‘We’re Here. Don’t Talk Yourself Down’
| Leave a CommentIf Monday was a passion-filled postgame reaction that clocked in at just under two minutes, John Tortorella’s press conference on Wednesday was a 15-minute detailed exchange into the depths of what goes on behind the scenes with the Flyers.
Read more »YWT: The Philadelphia Flyers Podcast – YWT #212 – Finding Things Out
| Leave a CommentOn a new YWT Podcast, the guys discuss the Flyers five-game losing streak, Ivan Fedotov’s debut, John Tortorella’s quotable presser, and more.
Read more »Flyers Postgame Report: Fedotov Debuts in Relief, Flyers Fall in OT
| Leave a CommentIvan Fedotov debuted in relief as the Flyers rallied late for a point, but the Islanders won in overtime to crowd the playoff picture further.
Read more »YWT: The Philadelphia Flyers Podcast – YWT #210 – Be A Goldfish
| Leave a CommentOn this week’s YWT Podcast episode, the guys break down the Flyers trade deadline, games this week, John Tortorella’s suspension, and more.
Read more »Flyers Head Coach John Tortorella Suspended 2 Games
| Leave a CommentFlyers head coach John Tortorella was suspended for two games and fined $50,000 after being ejected from Saturday’s game in Tampa Bay.
Read more »Flyers Postgame Report: Tortorella Tossed as Lightning Light Up Flyers
| Leave a CommentJohn Tortorella was tossed from the game in the first period as the Flyers were lit up by the Tampa Bay Lightning, 7-0, on Saturday night.
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