Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has been a target of criticism for the team this season, but head coach John Tortorella firmly defended him when speaking to the media.
The deal sent first- and second-round picks, along with defenseman Robert Hagg, to Buffalo. Less than a year later, Ristolainen agreed to a five-year contract extension worth an average of $5.1 million annually. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027.
John Tortorella and the Philadelphia Flyers will miss an important offensive weapon in the 2024/25 NHL season after an injury sustained in a rough action in last week's win over the New York Islanders.
Teaser With the Flyers still in the developmental stage of their rebuild, a lot of the focus this season has been on the team’s younger players and their progress. Front and center has been rookie Matvei Michkov,
PHILADELPHIA — It was an early-season storyline that stuck in John Tortorella’s craw. Desperately searching for chemistry among his forwards, the Flyers coach wasn’t just placing them in the proverbial blender, but it seemed as if he was actively attempting to use every combination mathematically possible.
Looking to build upon their six-game point streak, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (22-20-6) begin an Empire State back-to-back on Thursday against Peter Laviolette's New York Rangers (23-20-4).
John Tortorella shared his thoughts following the Philadelphia Flyers' 3-2 loss in a shootout to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena.
The Philadelphia Flyers are back in action tonight as they take on the New York Islanders in the second game of a back-to-back.
When the Flyers acquired Jamie Drysdale, they knew they were getting a player with high potential but one who was still developing.
The Flyers placed forward Ryan Poehling on the injured reserve on Tuesday, after he was hit in the head by Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov.
Philadelphia Flyers hockey player Anthony Richard took a skate to the face during a game against the the New York Rangers
The Philadelphia Flyers' six-game point streak came to a grinding halt in a 6-1 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.