Matvei Michkov Tells a Great John Tortorella Story From His NHL Debut

Philadelphia Flyers

Jonathan Bailey

Aug 9, 2025

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John Tortorella may not be the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers anymore, but in his short time coaching rookies Matvei Michkov and Jett Luchanko, the polarizing bench boss left his mark.

thehockeynews.comHow John Tortorella Protected Matvei Michkov in Flyers Debut, Rookie SeasonJohn Tortorella may not be the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers anymore, but in his short time coaching rookies Matvei Michkov and Jett Luchanko, the polarizing bench boss left his mark.

Whether you liked John Tortorella when he was with the Flyers or you hated him, it was for the same reason.

Tortorella is a very forward guy and loud about it, for better or for worse. But who can hate him for how he supported Matvei Michkov and Jett Luchanko last year?

And, should Tortorella get another chance at coaching in the NHL in the near future?