Philadelphia Flyers general manger Danny Briere and coach John Tortorella are prepared for a rebuilding process. Tortorella and Briere are tempering offseason expectations for any fan looking for a quick fix. The Flyers’ decision-makers say they will not sign any high-priced, big-name free agents.
Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella looks on from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella , center top, looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.
But why? The answers are somewhat obvious on the surface. Ersson went from backup goalie to workhorse and faded down the stretch under the stress of heavy minutes. The team ran out of gas after a rugged early March schedule against some of the top teams in the NHL. Perhaps a notoriously prickly Tortorella pushed his players past the point where they could produce more than what he expected out of them.
Couturier said at the time he was “frustrated with the way I’ve been treated” and his agent called out the franchise for a lack of communication.
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