John Tortorella Hired To Revitalize Dormant Flyers: 'I Am Going To Coach That Team Hard Right Away'
"It takes a little time for players to understand me," Tortorella said.
www.cbsnews.comJohn Tortorella’s most recent coaching role was with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2026, where he led the team to a strong finish and clinched the Pacific Division before retiring from that position. However, he later returned to coach again in the NHL as part of another franchise’s plans. His longest-tenured recent stint was with the Philadelphia Flyers from 2022 to 2025, after which he was relieved of duties and Brad Shaw served as interim coach.[2][3][6]
Key points about teams he has coached:
- Philadelphia Flyers (2022–2025): Took over in 2022, focused on a tough, pro-ready style; relieved of duties in March 2025 with Brad Shaw named interim head coach.[1][6]
- Vancouver Canucks (brief prior tenure context): Fired after one season in 2014; used as a notable example of his coaching volatility in the NHL.[4]
- Vegas Golden Knights (2026): Named head coach in March 2026, delivered a strong short-term run and helped clinch the Pacific Division before season end; this was a notable late-career return to coaching.[3]
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- Quick timeline: Flyers hire in 2022 → 2025 dismissal → interim Brad Shaw → later move to another organization (Knights) in 2026.
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