The Flyers fired John Tortorella on Thursday and rumors around Canucks coach Rick Tocchet coming to replace him are already swirling.

Additionally, a report from The Athletic's Kevin Kurz on Friday indicated that an altercation between Tortorella and Flyers defenseman Cam York, where the two reportedly "both crossed a line," contributed to the coach's firing.

The Flyers are last in the Metropolitan Division at 28-36-9 for 65 points under the notoriously brusque Tortorella. Philadelphia suffered its sixth straight loss Tuesday, 7-2 to Toronto.

The Philadelphia Flyers have dismissed head coach John Tortorella following a harsh defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Fans express little sympathy, c

Brian Foisy of BetMGM ranked an Original Six franchise, the Boston Bruins, as Tortorella’s top potential landing spot, highlighting the instant buzz among Bruins fans after the firing.

The Philadelphia Flyers were blown out 7-2 by the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Tuesday, and head coach John Tortorella didn’t hold back postgame. "This falls on me,” Flyers coach John Tortorella ...

The Philadelphia Flyers have dismissed head coach John Tortorella after a challenging season marked by a six-game losing streak, signaling a low point

Anyone who has followed the NHL for any amount of time knows that Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella can be a very emotional leader and has a drive for success. With more than 1,600 ...