John Tortorella’s Potential Next Chapters: Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and Buffalo Sabres

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Mar 31, 2025, 11:07 IST

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Brian Foisy from BetMGM suggests that 66-year-old John Tortorella, the oldest active head coach in the NHL, could potentially fit teams like Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and Buffalo Sabres. Each team offers unique advantages and challenges for Tortorella, who has a history of success in various teams but struggled with the Philadelphia Flyers.

John Tortorella’s Potential Next Chapters: Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and Buffalo Sabres

(Image via Getty: John Tortorella)

Brian Foisy from BetMGM did not mention New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks, and Columbus Blue Jackets in his list - the ones interestingly coached by recently fired John Tortorella. The ones where John Tortorella performed far better than he did in the Philadelphia Flyers. Instead, Brian Foisy brought our attention to new NHL teams, the ones 66 YO John Tortorella has never coached before. So, let’s look at the five potential NHL teams that would fit best for the oldest active head coach in the NHL.
According to Brian Foisy of BetMGM,

Boston Bruins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators
Buffalo Sabres

Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and Buffalo Sabres could welcome 66 YO John Tortorella

According to Brian Foisy of BetMGM,

Boston Bruins

Pros: John Tortorella is a Boston native. The circumstances in Boston are far better than in Philadelphia. The core of David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, and Jeremy Swayman could set a floor of contention.
Cons: Tortorella’s coaching style may not mix well with the veteran players of the Boston Bruins.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pros: If Mike Sullivan ends up out of a job, John Tortorella could be the one to take it up. Tortorella has a history of being petty, so he may see an opportunity to join a cross-state rival like Pittsburgh.
Cons: Would the Pittsburgh Penguins want a high-profile and high-dollar coach like John Tortorella?

Minnesota Wild

Pros: John Tortorella’s antics would probably play pretty well in a hockey-obsessed market like Minnesota. If Tortorella is looking for a team that could win now, the Minnesota Wild could be his top choice.
Cons: None

Nashville Predators

Pros: The Athletic predicted Andrew Brunette, the current coach of the Nashville Predators, to be fired first in the offseason. John Tortorella could help the Predators rebuild from scratch with a mix of veterans and possible prospects.
Cons: None

Buffalo Sabres

Pros: The management could roll the dice on a coach like John Tortorella, who could change their culture. Assuming they move on from Lindy Ruff, Tortorella could be a good fit for the Buffalo Sabres.
Cons: Would John Tortorella want to join hands with a team that’s in an even worse situation than the Philadelphia Flyers?
These were the potential chapters for John Tortorella. But his former team? The Flyers are on fire! Under the coaching of Brad Shaw and after John Tortorella left. 6-4 against the Montreal Canadiens! 7-4 against the Buffalo Sabres! Can't wait to know how the Philadelphia Flyers will perform against the Nashville Predators tomorrow, that is, April 1, 2025.
Also Read: Philadelphia Flyers was the worst record for head coach John Tortorella | NHL News - The Times of India

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