The deal sent first- and second-round picks, along with defenseman Robert Hagg, to Buffalo. Less than a year later, Ristolainen agreed to a five-year contract extension worth an average of $5.1 million annually. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027.

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has been a target of criticism for the team this season, but head coach John Tortorella firmly defended him when speaking to the media.

When the Flyers acquired Jamie Drysdale, they knew they were getting a player with high potential but one who was still developing.

John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (20-20-6) are in Newark on Saturday afternoon to take on Sheldon Keefe's New Jersey Devils (26-15-6).

Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella spoke to the media hours ahead of his team’s upcoming game on Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

John Tortorella shared his thoughts following the Philadelphia Flyers' 3-2 loss in a shootout to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena.

The Philadelphia Flyers are battling for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Flyers collapsed at the end of last season and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs as a result. They decided to keep head coach John Tortorella despite the unfortunate outcome.

Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella didn’t hide his feelings (not that he ever does) following his team’s 6-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The game had extra meaning as the Flyers played against former teammate and prospect Cutter Gauthier.

Who knew the Flyers needed Cutter Gauthier after all? The Anaheim Ducks forward, who told Flyers brass he didn’t want to suit up for the organization or be in Philadelphia, played his first game at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night.

Sam Ersson is back in net for the Flyers. The Flyers' top goalie has not played since suffering a lower-body injury against the San Jose Sharks on New Year’s Eve. He stopped all 15 shots he faced in the first 40 minutes but did not come out for the third period.

John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (19-20-6) are in Elmont on Thursday evening to take on Patrick Roy's New York Islanders (17-19-7).

Playing their third game in four nights, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (19-20-5) are in Ohio on Tuesday evening to take on Dean Evason's Columbus Blue Jackets (20-17-6).