Particle.news
Download on the App Store
8 ARTICLES
·
4w ago

Philadelphia Flyers Dismiss John Tortorella as Head Coach Following Losing Streak

Brad Shaw named interim head coach as the Flyers, last in the Metropolitan Division, prepare for the final nine games of the season.

Feb 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella reacts on the bench against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images/File Photo
Image
Can John Tortorella coach the Flyers in ’25-26? & Phantoms check-in with Luchanko en route to AHL

Overview

  • The Flyers fired John Tortorella after a six-game losing streak, including a 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
  • Brad Shaw, previously an associate coach under Tortorella, has been appointed interim head coach.
  • Tortorella's three-season tenure saw a 97-107-33 record, with the team failing to make the playoffs since 2020.
  • General Manager Daniel Briere acknowledged Tortorella's role in re-establishing the team's identity during the rebuilding phase.
  • The Flyers are currently last in the Metropolitan Division with a 28-36-9 record and are set to miss the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season.