The Maven's urging the Rangers to immediately hire John Tortorella did not win immediate approval from my studious audience.

SAN JOSE – Ryan Warsofsky first started talking with John Tortorella toward the end of his time as the head coach of the AHL’s Chicago Wolves in 2022. But the first-year San Jose Sharks bench boss really got to know Tortorella a few weeks later at the NHL Draft in Montreal.

Brian Foisy of BetMGM ranked an Original Six franchise, the Boston Bruins, as Tortorella’s top potential landing spot, highlighting the instant buzz among Bruins fans after the firing.

John Tortorella had one year, $4 million remaining on contract when Flyers fired him Thursday. Brad Shaw is interim coach but expectation is Philadelphia conducts full search this summer.