The guy who they once said needed a distemper shot ended up being a smiling face for the Flyers as an ambassador since 2003. “It’s been a fun run.”

The 24-year-old defenseman dressed but did not play on Thursday as punishment for “a disciplinary issue.”

With Tortorella out, all attention turns to who replaces him. Danny Brière and Co. say first and foremost, they are looking for a "teacher" to work with the team's young core.

Matvei Michkov and Sean Couturier each scored twice against the Canadiens. Couturier's second goal snapped Philly's 0-for-34 power-play drought, dating back to Feb. 27.

"We had just some different opinions on different things," Brière told the media ahead of the Flyers' game against Montreal on Thursday.

The Flyers fired Tortorella Thursday, a few days after his controversial comments about his desire to coach. He had been in charge since 2022.

After Tortorella's ‘I’m not really interested’ remarks, some fans saw the writing on the wall.

Tortorella, who was in the third year of a four-contract with the team, leaves his post with a 97-107-33 record.

The Flyers need a No. 1 center prospect to build around and with a little luck could fill the void with Michael Misa, James Hagens, or Anton Frondell.

The 18-year-old Luchanko, who just concluded his junior season with Guelph, will join the Phantoms for their playoff run.

John Tortorella “might not be interested” in losing right now, but Flyers fans — and likely the team’s brass — who want a top-five pick are.

The Flyers scored the game's first goal before Toronto blew the game open with six unanswered goals. The loss was the Flyers' 11th over the last 12 games.

Laughton, who was traded to his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs on March 7, will face off against his old friends on Tuesday night.

Kolosov, who hasn't been thrilled about spending time with Lehigh Valley, will get a chance to show he belongs in the NHL over the final 10 games.