PHILADELPHIA – In a stunning and unprecedented turn of events, Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Daniel Brière announced today that head coach John Tortorella has been relieved of his duties. But this wasn’t your typical mid-season coaching change. No locker room mutiny. No front-office power struggle. No fiery press conference rant that made the decision inevitable.
No, this one was different.
Bob "The Hound" Kelly, a beloved figure in Philadelphia Flyers history, has announced his retirement from the team’s front office after more than two decades of service in community relations. A key member of the "Broad Street Bullies," Kelly played a pivotal role in the Flyers' back-to-back Stanley Cup victories in 1974 and 1975, even scoring the Cup-winning goal in the latter year. Following his playing career, he dedicated himself to fostering a love for hockey among youth in the Philadelphia area through initiatives like the Flyers Community Caravan and Learn to Play programs. The Flyers will honor Kelly during their March 29 game against the Buffalo Sabres, celebrating his legacy both on and off the ice. In reflecting on his retirement, Kelly expressed deep gratitude for his time with the organization, stating that Philadelphia will always be his home.
The recent NHL trade deadline saw several notable moves, but perhaps none as heart-wrenching for Philadelphia Flyers fans as the departure of Scott Laughton. After a 12-season tenure with the Flyers, Laughton was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In return, Philadelphia received forward Nikita Grebenkin and a first-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, while also sending a fourth-round pick in 2025 and a sixth-round pick in 2027 to Toronto. The Flyers retained 50% of Laughton's remaining contract. (reuters.com)
What Aleksei Kolosov Is Doing Instead of Playing for the Flyers
Since there have been no updates on Aleksei Kolosov’s status with the Philadelphia Flyers, we can only assume he’s been keeping busy in other ways. Here’s a completely made-up list of activities he might be doing instead of tending goal in the NHL:
