1865
Alpha Couturier
Right move, odd timing. Why do it now? We don't need any kind of new coach recovery with the third overall pick on the line.
Confirmed with Link: John Tortorella relieved of his duties as Flyers coach. Brad Shaw to take interim charge for now.
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Magua
Doer of Hoffific Things
I prefer to think of Tortorella as our Mary Poppins. He wasn’t fired. The winds simply changed, and he finished his job.
If that happens it will be the 3rd high profile coach in a row where they have shelled out millions. 5 for AV, 4 for Torts, and probably 5 plus for Joel.
DrinkFightFlyers
THE TORTURE NEVER STOPS
Thank God they waited until the damage was done! Honestly let him finish out the season and continue the death spiral. Now watch them win out the rest of the year come on
Maybe the players had something to do with it? They have possibly had enough.
Rich Nixon
No Prior Knowledge of "Flyers"
Should have let him be miserably like everyone else the last 2 weeks.
ponder719
Foers Majeure
Juicy Pop
BONK
I now have a lot more respect for Briere.
I like Torts, but he just wasn't going to be a good fit for this org for the next few years.
I like Torts, but he just wasn't going to be a good fit for this org for the next few years.
Flyman
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Man, it's been a while I haven't post anything here (despite reading regularly) but I cannot resist...F**** YEAH Torts is gone !! Long overdue though...
Now....now....how come Rocky Thompson survived this cut??
Now....now....how come Rocky Thompson survived this cut??
1865
Alpha Couturier
We want the worst coach in the NHL. Give him a one year deal and these goalies. It's a good draft next year.
TCTC
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I would like the next coach to be someone I've never heard of.
Might give me Hakstol PTSD for a moment, but at least there would be something fresh and exciting about it.
Might give me Hakstol PTSD for a moment, but at least there would be something fresh and exciting about it.
Magua
Doer of Hoffific Things
Briere further putting his stamp on the team fills me with wondrous dread. The point of every Flyers decision is to waste years. We won’t be disappointed.
Torts has always been a loser. But I’m not the one who treated him like Jesus. They did. Until they didn’t. They just look stupid and inconsistent and flying by the seat of their pants, as always.
Torts has always been a loser. But I’m not the one who treated him like Jesus. They did. Until they didn’t. They just look stupid and inconsistent and flying by the seat of their pants, as always.
Danko
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Whats the difference in keeping him for less then 10 games remaining. Deadman walking
Juicy Pop
BONK
I think that he won't leave unless he gets a fight.
Someone better call Simmonds.
BillDineen
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freakydallas13
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What a great thing to read to start your day. Get the F off this team Torts you are DONE.
Hopefully the team doesn't go on a heater to end the season and ruin their draft position.
Hopefully the team doesn't go on a heater to end the season and ruin their draft position.
Holy shit. They didn't wait. John really burned his last bridge.
Can't believe they couldn't wait till they got a better pick.
Seriously though, f*** you Torts. You played stupid games and won stupid prizes.
Rocky still being here is f***ing inexcusable though.
Can't believe they couldn't wait till they got a better pick.
Seriously though, f*** you Torts. You played stupid games and won stupid prizes.
Rocky still being here is f***ing inexcusable though.
Danko
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ASF Thinks the players probably went to Danny and said something...Everyone else realizes he probably fired himself with what he said post game the other night.
Juicy Pop
BONK
At the very least, Torts didn't try to shoehorn it.
His last quote was basically, I didn't come here to coach a team in this state... it's my fault and I just need to get them to the end.
He's very frank and I can respect that.
His last quote was basically, I didn't come here to coach a team in this state... it's my fault and I just need to get them to the end.
He's very frank and I can respect that.
JojoTheWhale
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I understand celebrating. I really do. But I'll be waiting until I see the replacement and potentially longer.
I need signs of good process or nothing changes.
I need signs of good process or nothing changes.
