Philadelphia Flyers Fire John Tortorella Just Hours Before Game Against the Canadiens
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Big news in the hockey world, right before the game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Philadelphia Flyers.
"The Philadelphia Flyers are making a coaching change.
We're learning that John Tortorella has stepped down from his position."
- Elliotte Friedman
We're learning that John Tortorella has stepped down from his position."
- Elliotte Friedman
A bombshell in the NHL!
It's over for John Tortorella in Philadelphia and the Flyers make an announcement
Check out the official statement.
"The Flyers have relieved John Tortorella of his duties as head coach.
Philadelphia Flyers associate coach Brad Shaw has been named interim head coach and will assume the role immediately."
- Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers associate coach Brad Shaw has been named interim head coach and will assume the role immediately."
- Philadelphia Flyers
So his replacement is indeed Brad Shaw, who has been appointed on an interim basis.
Based on the first reports, it seemed Tortorella had resigned, but now the Flyers are saying they've "relieved" him of his duties as head coach.
Either way, it's over for him there.
Under Tortorella, the Flyers posted a 28-36-9 record this season, sitting 8th in the Metropolitan Division.
They've been out of the playoff picture for some time now.
Do you think this is the right move for them?
Do you think Tortorella will quickly land another job in the NHL?
More details to come, but this story is far from over.
The Canadiens are in Philadelphia tonight to face the struggling Flyers at 7 PM in a crucial game for their playoff hopes.
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