Report: Flyers Offer John Tortorella Head Coach Position

The Philadelphia Flyers have offered John Tortorella a contract to be the next head coach of the Flyers according to ESPNs Kevin Weekes.

The 63-year-old head coach was an analyst last season for ESPN after mutually parting ways with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2021.

In his 18-years as an NHL head coach, Tortorella has coached 1383-games in the NHL with a record of 673-541-169.

Initial reports of Tortorella’s candidacy for the Philadelphia Flyers head coaching position broke on Saturday. Coming from Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.

Hearing #Flyers have narrowed down their coaching search, per sources. Finalists believed to include Barry Trotz and John Tortorella.

They’ve done their homework, interviewing a long list of candidates detailed @DailyFaceoff ⬇️https://t.co/LuDy7hDFHx

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 11, 2022

Tortorella has not officially accepted the offer yet. However, all signs point to John Tortorella becoming the 23rd head coach in Flyers history.

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