Flyers Fire Tortorella, Rangers’ Laviolette on Hot Seat Amid Coaching Shake-up

In a surprising move, Philadelphia fired head coach John Tortorella on March 27. The decision came after a rough stretch where the team dropped 11 of 12 games. Brad Shaw takes over temporarily while management looks for a permanent replacement.

Daniel Briere made the call as his team fell to last place in the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers' poor 28-36-9 record led to Tortorella's dismissal.

Three years as Coach yielded mixed results. Tortorella went 97-107-33 while trying to rebuild a struggling team. His departure ends a rocky period marked by ups and downs.

This move sparked questions about other NHL coaches, with attention turning to New York. NHL insider Frank Seravalli hints Peter Laviolette might be on thin ice, according to Athlon Sports.

The Rangers are struggling lately. Just four wins in ten games sent them dropping in the standings, putting heavy pressure on their coaching staff.

Sources say Laviolette could be fired before May if New York misses the playoffs. It's quite different from his strong start when he led the team to a Presidents' Trophy at 55-23-4.

New York's defense is the main problem. Players are getting caught too far up ice, leaving gaps that opponents easily exploit.

As Tortorella exits, questions grow about what happens next. His previous time with the Rangers adds intrigue to the situation.

Laviolette remains the only coach to take six different teams to Stanley Cup contention. This record makes his uncertain Rangers future even more interesting.

Both teams face big decisions ahead. While Shaw leads Philly for now, New York fights to stay in the playoff race.