With his current coaching contract halfway done, Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella’s future is most likely a move upstairs in the Flyers front office or another (and possibly shorter) extension. But the upcoming NHL Entry Draft on the horizon, and there are a handful of prospects Tortorella would love to get his hands on.
Although obviously talented players like Macklin Celebrini and Ivan Demidov would fit just for their exceptional skill set (and almost certainly won’t be available when Briere announces Philadelphia’s first pick), there are others who simply have the work ethic, attitude, and edge Tortorella demands from his team on a shift-by-shift basis.