MAJOR: 900-Game Veteran May Be Done in the NHL Forever Due to John Tortorella
PUBLICATION
Tom Banks
March 11, 2024 (4:15 PM)
The Philadelphia Flyers made a couple of moves at the trade deadline, and now a report has emerged that may signal the end of a long-standing NHL career.
Ryan Johansen waived for complicated history with John Tortorella
One of the first moves made at the deadline was Colorado picking up Sean Walker from the Philadelphia Flyers, who in exchange took the cap dump of veteran Ryan Johansen.
The veteran was waived shortly after this, and now, a report has suggested that there are two major factors involved in that decision.
The Flyers waived Ryan Johansen in part due to a complicated history with Torts and hard feelings towards shared agent with Cutter Gauthier.
(Via 32 Thoughts Podcast) According to Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, the reason behind the move was not only hard feelings between John Tortorella and Johansen, but also his shared agent with Cutter Gauthier, who made headlines early in the year when he made himself public enemy No. 1 for Flyers fans.
Ultimately, the move was a cap dump for the Avalanche anyway, so it wasn't likely that he would have played a role anywhere he ended up, but now, after more than 900 games in the NHL, we may be looking at the end of a solid veteran in the NHL.
POLL |
MARS 11 | 113 ANSWERS MAJOR: 900-Game Veteran May Be Done in the NHL Forever Due to John Tortorella Will Johansen play in the NHL again? |
Yes | 67 | 59.3 % |
No | 46 | 40.7 % |
LIST OF POLLS |
|
2 hours ago | By Tyler Ball Edmonton Oilers Darnell Nurse drops the gloves and faces off against Predators Michael McCarron |
|
5 hours ago | By Tom Banks Buffalo Sabres set to shockingly scratch young 8th overall pick |
|
8 hours ago | By TJ Tucker Seven former NHLers mysteriously have their contracts terminated |
|
9 hours ago | By Tom Banks Edmonton Oilers make major changes after horrible start to the NHL season |
|
11 hours ago | By Tom Banks Dallas Stars sign star player to massive $66 million deal |
|
11 hours ago | By Tom Banks Pittsburgh Penguins analyst calls out former star Tristan Jarry: worst contract in the NHL? |
|
13 hours ago | By TJ Tucker Vancouver Canucks defenseman unexpectedly leaves the team indefinitely for personal reasons |
|
14 hours ago | By TJ Tucker What was really said by Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube during last night's timeout revealed |