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Lauren Theisen

Head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers John Tortorella reacts as he walks across the ice

Philadelphia Flyers v Montreal Canadiens

John Tortorella Wore Out His Welcome

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Ray Ratto

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 9: Head coach John Tortorella of the Philadelphia Flyers reacts to being ejected during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on March 9, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/NHLI via Getty Images)

Philadelphia Flyers v Tampa Bay Lightning

Torts, You Tease

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Kelsey McKinney

Anaheim Ducks v Philadelphia Flyers

John Tortorella Stands Behind Ivan Provorov’s Homophobic Refusal To Wear Pride Jersey

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Barry Petchesky

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 04: John Tortorella, head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period at American Airlines Center on March 04, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets v Dallas Stars

John Tortorella Doesn’t Know How To Be Any Other Way

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: Pierre-Luc Dubois #18 of the Columbus Blue Jackets stops on the ice during their game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on January 09, 2020 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets v San Jose Sharks

Pierre-Luc Dubois: Coming Soon To A Non–Blue Jacket Team Near You

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