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The New York Times |
A disconnect started to grow between Tortorella, the team and Flyers management, culminating on Tuesday in Toronto, where the coach’s postgame comments didn’t help his cause, either, according to the...
Reuters |
Hours after firing their head coach, the Philadelphia Flyers received two goals apiece from Sean Couturier and Matvei Michkov in a 6-4 home victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.
CBC.ca |
"John played a vital role in our rebuild. He set a standard of play and re-established what it means to be a Philadelphia Flyer," general manager Danny Briere said.

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