John Tortorella and the Philadelphia Flyers had a nasty breakup a few weeks ago, but with the season almost over, his replacement may be known.
Following an embarrassing three to nothing loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Philadelphia Flyers have only one game left in the regular season.
Coming close to a playoff spot last season ahead of a final-push meltdown, the team took a step back this year despite the addition of star rookie Matvei Michkov.
John Tortorella was fired from the Flyers due to an altercation with defenseman Cam York, and a replacement will be needed for the 2025-26 season.
One coach high up on the Flyers' list is reigning Wester Michigan University coach Pat Ferschweiler, known for his demanding but fair style:
As the 2024-25 season closes, the pursuit of a new head coach is ramping up for the Philadelphia Flyers. In that vein, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports that Pat Ferschweiler, the head coach of the NCAA's Western Michigan University Broncos, could be on the Flyers' radar this summer. Ferschweiler has been the Broncos' head coach for the last four seasons and recently guided the team to its first National Championship in program history. He's only had one NHL opportunity in his professional coaching career, being the assistant coach for the Detroit Red Wings from 2015-16 to 2018-19.
Ferschweiler was formerly an assistant coach in Detroit.
We will see if the Flyers go for him as their bench boss; all that's known is that some new energy is needed in Philadelphia.
