Philadelphia Flyers' Head Coach John Tortorella, also known as 'Torts', has been in the spotlight for his management of the team's goaltending situation, particularly regarding Carter Hart. Despite some fans' concerns, Tortorella insists he hasn't lost the locker room and that the team merely needs to learn how to finish games. In a surprising admittance, Tortorella revealed that discussions about Hart's future with the team took place during the summer, involving himself and Danny Briere. These discussions were based on the anticipation that Hart might not be with the Flyers for the entire season, indicating the team was prepared for the loss of Hart. This preparation for Hart's potential departure was confirmed by Tortorella, who also mentioned that the Flyers were ready for such a scenario. Additionally, Tortorella shed light on Samuel Ersson, suggesting that the team had been making strategic decisions regarding their goaltending lineup.
John Tortorella confirms what some thought on the Carter Hart situation before the season began, and he sheds some light on Samuel Ersson #Flyers #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/lQq6ratpyV
.@NHLFlyers 'Figured' Something Would Happen With Carter Hart https://t.co/DECttopZqC
Torts confirmed what most already knew or pieces together. The Flyers were prepared for the loss of Carter Hart. They figured at some point he would be gone. Today the Flyers admitted it #Flyers
Torts made a surprising admittance about the team's discussions about Carter Hart this past summer. Read more on @TheHockeyNews ⬇️ https://t.co/3UD0VSzfwn https://t.co/3UD0VSzfwn
Torts also surprisingly admitted today that he and Danny Briere had discussions in the summer about the possibility something would happen with Carter Hart and that’s why the goaltending situation is what it is now. #LetsGoFlyers
Flyers' Head Coach John Tortorella hasn't lost the locker room like some fans say, the team just has to learn how to finish #Flyers #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/XFYUdh3nPR