The Latest Breaking News from Chuck Fletcher

Flyers place Tony DeAngelo on unconditional waivers, plan to buy out the defenseman

PHILADELPHIA — Tony DeAngelo’s homecoming with the Flyers has come to a disappointing end.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 14, 2023

Danny Brière hopes to lead Flyers through ‘rebuild’

Danny Brière is not afraid of the word “rebuild.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 13, 2023

Flyers fire embattled general manager Chuck Fletcher after four-plus seasons

PHILADELPHIA — Less than a week after the trade deadline, the Flyers have decided to take an affirmative step in a new direction, firing Chuck Fletcher Friday. Hired on Dec. 3, 2018, Fletcher had been with the organization for over four years. Former Flyer Danny Brière will take over on…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 10, 2023

John Tortorella doubles down on his defense of Ivan Provorov’s decision to not wear a Pride Night jersey

PHILADELPHIA — Coach John Tortorella said on Thursday that he had spoken to defenseman Ivan Provorov “probably a week before the game” regarding his decision to not take part in warmups on Tuesday night to avoid wearing a Pride Night-themed jersey.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 19, 2023

Flyers youth shows out in a 5-1 season-opening win over the Devils

PHILADELPHIA — Chuck Fletcher and John Tortorella wanted to see what they had in their young players. Their young players showed them.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 14, 2022

Flyers' Carter Hart ‘fully cooperating’ with NHL investigation into sexual assault allegation involving Canada’s 2018 World Juniors team

PHILADELPHIA — As NHL training camps get underway this week, the greater hockey community is still searching for answers in the midst of multiple ongoing investigations into Hockey Canada’s handling of a sexual assault allegation involving members of their 2018 World Juniors team.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 22, 2022

Mike Sielski: The 2022-23 Flyers will be 'hard to play against' under John Tortorella. And harder to watch.

PHILADELPHIA — Ten years ago, John Tortorella was the head coach of the second-best team in the National Hockey League. That setup doesn't sound like one that naturally segues to a discussion of the Flyers, who are poised to be no better than the second-worst team in the National Hockey…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 16, 2022

Reports: Johnny Gaudreau signs massive deal with Blue Jackets

PHILADELPHIA — Johnny Hockey’s not coming home.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 14, 2022

Mike Sielski: Wrong guy. Wrong time. Wrong reasons. Flyers’ trade for Tony DeAngelo is a mistake in every way.

PHILADELPHIA — The Flyers acquired defenseman Tony DeAngelo on Friday from the Carolina Hurricanes, and it was the wrong kind of move for the wrong kind of player for all the wrong reasons.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 10, 2022

Flyers acquire defenseman Tony DeAngelo from Hurricanes for draft picks

MONTRÉAL — In an effort to turn around the Flyers’ fortunes on the blue line, Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher got to work early on the second day of the draft through the trade market.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 8, 2022