Almost a year later I still chuckle about the people who defended the Ristolainen trade because Buffalo had a revolving door of coaches. When Risto plays his 67th game for the Flyers he will already be on his 3rd head coach here. He's already played nine straight seasons where his team struggles defensively and misses the playoffs, and last season was actually his worst in points per game scoring since his rookie year.
- Feanor

Are AV and Yeo really any better than what Buffalo had? Either way it doesnt matter because the trade at the end of the day didnt fit given how last season turned out. Fletcher clearly overestimated where this team was.

https://www.thefourthperiod.com/jun-2022/flyers-to-name-tortorella-head-coach


TFP has learned from several people close to the situation that the Flyers’ coaching search was in fact led by Fletcher, Executive Vice President and Assistant GM Brent Flahr, and Special Assistant to the GM Danny Briere.

Senior Advisors Paul Holmgren and Bob Clarke were “sound boards” but not in the middle of the process.

It is becoming more common for sports organizations to consulting firms to assist in their search for executives and coaches. The consulting firm was utilized as a resource for Fletcher as opposed to an oversight, helping with vetting, research, references, providing information and screening available candidates – completely working under Fletcher’s direction. One source told me the firm had “nothing to do with the interviews or hiring” process.

Addressing speculation about Fletcher and Hockey Ops not being in favour of Tortorella, I was told that is simply not the case. One source related to Hockey ops said, “I can promise you he’s our No.1 choice.”
- Feanor

The three of them were at the outdoor bar at Ott’s last Saturday. Getting sauced and making decisions all while I play the Village People on the jukebox. 😎

WORLD CUP COMING TO PHI

Something going down in Montreal. Possible trade according to Dreger

WORLD CUP COMING TO PHI
- DrMidnite

Official?

Something going down in Montreal. Possible trade according to Dreger
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Weber to Vegas for Dadonov

Pietrangelo on the move?

Something going down in Montreal. Possible trade according to Dreger
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Weber traded to Vegas for Dadonov

Weber to Vegas for Dadonov
- hereticpride

Jinx

Official?
- funmaster18

Yes. We have NBA all star game too I think

Looks like Torts gets 4 years

Weber traded to Vegas for Dadonov
- funmaster18

Sometimes I think of an alternate history where Nashville declines to match our offer sheet for Weber.

Yes. We have NBA all star game too I think
- DrMidnite

That’s great. Have to get to a game for sure. World is always a fun time. Went to Germany in 2006 for it.

Philly to host a WC game!! Surprised DC didn’t make the cut. Can’t wait!

Well Torts should excite the hit sumbuddy crowd.

I’m still of the opinion the coach doesn’t matter a whole lot right now while the roster is this bad.

Philly to host a WC game!! Surprised DC didn’t make the cut. Can’t wait!
- Sublime55

Philly to host a WC game!! Surprised DC didn’t make the cut. Can’t wait!
- Sublime55

Aren’t all of the DC team’s stadiums not even really in DC?

Sometimes I think of an alternate history where Nashville declines to match our offer sheet for Weber.
- DrMidnite

It’s definitely one of those “if it happened or didn’t happen” scenarios that certainly would have changed the landscape moving forward, for better or worse.

That’s great. Have to get to a game for sure. World is always a fun time. Went to Germany in 2006 for it.
- funmaster18

I have no idea what type of system is in place for tickets.

I can't imagine them being cheap but also that they can't be priced prohibitively high.

Either way they'll be tough to find I imagine.

Aren’t all of the DC team’s stadiums not even really in DC?
- hereticpride

RFK still is, but that’s really outdated at this point and not suited to host.

Torts signed for 4 yrs...I will take the under

That’s great. Have to get to a game for sure. World is always a fun time. Went to Germany in 2006 for it.
- funmaster18

That’s sweet! I’m a little bummed I didn’t go when it was here in 94 and I missed the 2002 WC in Korea by a year. Seeing it in a place like Germany has to be an amazing experience.

Is Bill okay?

WORLD CUP COMING TO PHI
- DrMidnite

Ill see you there

Vegas’ cap is still a mess. They’re still over the the limit and they have nearly 35% of their cap tied up in just 3 players.

Looks like Torts gets 4 years
- funmaster18

3 East 11th places and he gets fired after a league 30th place in year 4 🥳