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.

An incident between John Tortorella and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York this week contributed to a deteriorating relationship between coach and team that led to Tortorella’s firing on Thursday morning, a team source said.

Brad Shaw, appointed by the Flyers brass as the team's interim head coach for the remainder of the season, revealed a heartfelt final gesture from Tortorella before his exit from the organization.