The Philadelphia Flyers have hired John Tortorella as their 23rd head coach in franchise history. The organization reportedly considered an extensive list of candidates during a six-week process since they announced that interim head coach Mike Yeo wouldn’t keep the role in a full-time capacity. Kevin Weekes of ESPN first reported the news. Related: Measuring Tortorella
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, chatter has increased when it comes to Evander Kane and how likely it is that the Edmonton Oilers find a way to keep him after this season. Meanwhile, can the Calgary Flames find a way to sign both Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk? There are rumors coming out of Detroit
Weekes a top candidate for the Sharks GM position? Lisa Dillman: One of the names to keep an eye on with regards to the San Jose Sharks GM search is Kevin Weekes. Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now: Pierre LeBrun reported on TSN that the Sharks have trimmed their GM list from 50 names
Sharks GM candidates Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News: San Jose Sharks president Jonathan Becher on their GM search. “One of the reasons we’re looking externally is we will get new ideas, we’ll hear new things. We’re not necessarily going to do things exactly the same way. By definition, a new GM will have new