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The Daily: Tortorella Firing Salvos At Flyers; Fisherman to Set Sail With Islanders Again?

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2 years ago

September 10, 2022

Bob Duff

The unpopular fisherman is rumored to be returning to the Island.

There briefly was speculation that Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman might be looking at John Tortorella as the club’s next coach. The thinking that Tortorella’s take-no-prisoners appraoch would bring a halt to any sort of complacency among the Red Wings players.

Instead, the Philadelphia Flyers were opting to hire Tortorella, and one thing is certain – he’s aiming to shake things up.

Elliotte Friedman thinks there will be a lot of pressure on Philadelphia early in the season.

John Tortorella has already warned the players he’ll “have no hesitation leaving people behind.”

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Tortorella is talking plenty about the toxic environment he’s heard was in existence inside the Flyers locker room. And how he won’t be standing for any kind of country-club environment on his watch.

The Flyers knew they weren’t getting a shrinking violet when they brought in Tortorella. so far, he’s giving no indication that he’s changing his stripes.

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Hockey Now Network:

Pittsburgh: Former Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese will be attending the training camp of the Toronto Maple Leafs on a PTO. Pittsburgh Penguins

Boston: What can the Bruins expect this season from forward Charlie Coyle? Boston Bruins

Islanders: The infamous fisherman logo is apparently going to be making a return to the front of the Islanders’ jersey. New York Islanders

Washington: Rookie Alexander Suzdalev might be a player to watch when the Capitals open training camp. Washington Capitals

Florida: Justin Sourdif won a contract with his performance in last season’s Panthers rookei camp. He’ll be looking to show he’s ready for the big club at this year’s camp. Florida Panthers

San Jose: If he makes the San Jose Sharks, Thomas Bordeleau will be a third-generation NHLer. San Jose Sharks

Colorado: Is this the year that Martin Kaut makes his mark with the Avalanche. Colorado Avalanche

Vegas: Golden Knights forward Brendan Brisson can’t get over the fact that people will be collecting his NHL rookie card this season. Vegas Golden Knights

Vancouver: Mike Yeo, who finished last season as coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, will work this season as an assistant coach with the Canucks. Vancouver Canucks

Montreal: Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin is changing to the No. 27 once worn by Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. Montreal Canadiens

Calgary: Flames forward Adam Ruzicka is suggesting that one of the reasons why Matthew Tkachuk wanted out of Calgary was because he sought to be the team captain. Calgary Flames