The heat is on the Flyers’ general manager at the controls of a team that has regressed badly and missed the Stanley Cup playoffs in back-to-back seasons.
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John Tortorella might be new in terms of being the Philadelphia Flyers’ head coach, but the veteran bench boss knows a thing or two about longevity.
Despite a reputation as demanding boss — and former players aren’t shy to back that up, both in support and against Tortorella — his shortest stint behind an NHL bench is one full season with the Vancouver Canucks.