Daily News | ‘Very intelligent hockey guy’: Flyers coach John Tortorella, players react to Chuck Fletcher’s firing
will serve as interim general manager while the organization looks to permanently fill two roles: general manager and president of hockey operations.
“It’s exciting for me to see a young man that’s put his time in. I coached him when he first broke in,” Tortorella said. “I’ve watched him throughout his career, first class person. It’s exciting for me to see a guy start in something that he really wants. And I’m very fortunate to be part of it with him.”
Laughton watched Brière embrace new responsibilities while running Comcast Spectacor’s ECHL franchise, the Maine Mariners. He appreciated Brière’s insight as a talented former player, getting out on the ice with Laughton a couple offseasons ago and sharing different shooting techniques. Now, as Brière’s star continues to rise, Laughton is excited to see what he brings to his latest role.
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