In a heartfelt announcement, the Toronto Maple Leafs reported that former goaltender Mark LaForest, known as “Trees,” had passed away at the age of 62. The Welland, Ontario native began his major junior career with the OHL’s Niagara Falls Flyers for the 1981-82 season and stayed with the team through their relocation a year later, becoming the North Bay Centennials. … [Read more...] about Mark LaForest Passes Away At Age 62
Alex Ciernik Signs With Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley, the AHL affiliate of the Flyers, announced that they’ve signed winger Alex Ciernik to a tryout agreement. The 20-year-old was a third-round pick back in 2023, going 83rd overall. Ciernik spent this season with Nybro in Sweden’s second-tier Allsvenskan and had a decent showing, notching 11 goals and 12 assists, good for fifth on the team in scoring. Ciernik … [Read more...] about Alex Ciernik Signs With Lehigh Valley
Philadelphia Flyers Fire John Tortorella
After nearly three years behind the bench, John Tortorella is no longer the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers announced they’ve relieved Tortorella of head coaching duties and named associate coach Brad Shaw the interim head coach for the remaining schedule. In the statement, Flyers’ General Manager Daniel Brière said, “Today I made the very difficult decision … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers Fire John Tortorella
Details Emerge About Verbal Altercation Between Tortorella, York
More news continues to come out regarding John Tortorella’s last few weeks as the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. In an article from Kevin Kurz of The Athletic (subscription required), the Philadelphia-based reporter succinctly described Tortorella’s growing feud between Flyers’ management and defenseman Cam York.For context, York was benched for much of Tortorella’s … [Read more...] about Details Emerge About Verbal Altercation Between Tortorella, York
Coaching Options Ramping Up For Flyers
While the Flyers fired head coach John Tortorella just this morning, the rumors of their next leader are already ramping up, and a former Flyers legend is on the list of names. Despite the Canucks desire to keep their current head coach Rick Tocchet, TSN insider Pierre LeBrun notes that he is the only NHL coach currently on an expiring contract, giving him flexibility to … [Read more...] about Coaching Options Ramping Up For Flyers