Overview

• John Tortorella was fired after nearly three seasons with the Flyers, leaving the team with a 97-107-33 record under his tenure.
• The decision follows a 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking the Flyers' sixth consecutive defeat and a dismal March performance with just two wins in 13 games.
• General Manager Daniel Briere praised Tortorella for setting a standard of play but emphasized the need for a new direction in the team’s rebuilding process.
• Brad Shaw, previously the associate coach, has been named interim head coach for the remaining nine games of the season.
• The Flyers, currently at 28-36-9, are poised to miss the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season, highlighting ongoing struggles in their rebuild.