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Flyers Fire Tortorella After Disappointing Loss; Olympic Role Ahead
9/26/2025
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- John Tortorella was fired by the Philadelphia Flyers after a 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 27, 2025.
- He cited disagreements with general manager Danny Briere over player discipline and said he was surprised by timing.
- Tortorella will coach Team USA as an assistant at the 2026 Winter Olympics; Flyers tenure ended 97-107-33 with no playoff.
