“Behind Closed Doors: The Shocking Fallout as Flyers Dismiss Tortorella Amid Controversial Clash with Young Star”
Additionally, a report from The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz on Friday indicated that an altercation between Tortorella and Flyers defenseman Cam York, where the two reportedly “both crossed a line,” contributed to the coach’s firing.
The team confirmed the news on Thursday, though made no mention of Tortorella’s comments or the fight in the press release.
Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported later on Friday that York and Tortorella did not have a physical fight, but “a heated verbal exchange.” York was benched for Thursday’s matchup against the Montreal Canadiens as a result of the altercation; per Seravalli, Philadelphia couldn’t scratch York due to NHL rules about playing with a full roster. For Tortorella, it was seemingly the final straw.
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