Former Defenseman Offers his Services to John Tortorella and the Flyers
John Tortorella Blasts Reporter who Started False Rumour on Hayes
After the trade sending Cutter Gauthier from the Philadelphia Flyers to the Anaheim Ducks in return of a 2nd round draft pick and defenseman Jamie Drysdale, the reporter Anthony SanFilippo spreaded the rumour that Kevin Hayes, a former Flyers player, had a role to play in Gauthier's refusal to sign with Philadelphia.
Because of that rumour, Hayes received threats on him and his family on social medias, which was comdemned by the whole hockey community.
Tortorella completely blasted the reporter in a recent press conference.
Watch how it went down :
John Tortorella ripped into Anthony SanFilippo:
"Is the guy here that caused Kevin Hayes a problem?"
Yes.
"Are kidding me? Do you think Kevin Hayes is going to do something like that?
"It pisses me off that you guys throw that shit around and it affects someone's life. Kevin Hayes and I had a problem, we couldn't come to an agreement on how to play. That's a good man. That's a good man. And what you said is going to stay with him. That's what you guys don't understand. And you're going to sit there and say you have the right sources. I call bull."
"Is the guy here that caused Kevin Hayes a problem?"
Yes.
"Are kidding me? Do you think Kevin Hayes is going to do something like that?
"It pisses me off that you guys throw that shit around and it affects someone's life. Kevin Hayes and I had a problem, we couldn't come to an agreement on how to play. That's a good man. That's a good man. And what you said is going to stay with him. That's what you guys don't understand. And you're going to sit there and say you have the right sources. I call bull."
Tortorella probably gained many fans with that statement, including a 700-game veteran.
Demers Says He'd Come Back in the NHL to Play For Tortorella
Former NHLer Jason Demers, who played for the San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Arizona Coyotes and Edmonton Oilers between 2009 and 2022, revealed on X that he'd even pay to work with Tortorella.
"If the @NHLFlyers need a D-man I would pay to come play for Tortorella 🥹🥹 loved what he did backing Hayes! I'd run through a wall for this guy #putmeincoach"
In 700 NHL games, he scored 214 points, including 45 goals. He also tallied 407 penalty minutes in his career.
Demers, 35, could be a great fit in John Tortorella's system. The Flyers will certainly try to bolster their lineup ahead of the trade deadline, if they hope the make a push for the playoffs.
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