"Fun" is a word that has been used often by the Flyers since the news of John Tortorella's firing. Read into it however you may, but right now there is a looseness around the team.

Dorwart was the Spartans' second-leading scorer this season with 13 goals and 31 points in 35 games. He is known for playing with pace and effort.

While a win may diminish their chances of picking in the top five come June, the Flyers’ youngsters showed what the future could hold in Saturday’s 7-4 win.

The guy who they once said needed a distemper shot ended up being a smiling face for the Flyers as an ambassador since 2003. “It’s been a fun run.”

The 24-year-old defenseman dressed but did not play on Thursday as punishment for “a disciplinary issue.”

With Tortorella out, all attention turns to who replaces him. Danny Brière and Co. say first and foremost, they are looking for a "teacher" to work with the team's young core.

Matvei Michkov and Sean Couturier each scored twice against the Canadiens. Couturier's second goal snapped Philly's 0-for-34 power-play drought, dating back to Feb. 27.

"We had just some different opinions on different things," Brière told the media ahead of the Flyers' game against Montreal on Thursday.

The Flyers fired Tortorella Thursday, a few days after his controversial comments about his desire to coach. He had been in charge since 2022.

After Tortorella's ‘I’m not really interested’ remarks, some fans saw the writing on the wall.

Tortorella, who was in the third year of a four-contract with the team, leaves his post with a 97-107-33 record.

The Flyers need a No. 1 center prospect to build around and with a little luck could fill the void with Michael Misa, James Hagens, or Anton Frondell.

The 18-year-old Luchanko, who just concluded his junior season with Guelph, will join the Phantoms for their playoff run.

John Tortorella “might not be interested” in losing right now, but Flyers fans — and likely the team’s brass — who want a top-five pick are.