But Briere said several times in his post-firing praise-Tortorella press conference Thursday that the Flyers are a young team. Their leading young star, Matvei Michkov, is a rookie with loads of talent and a lot to learn. Therefore, a young, teaching-oriented head coach might be made to order.

When Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Danny Brière took the podium for his press conference on Wednesday, it wasn't to celebrate a trade acquisition or a contract extension. It was to mark the end of an era—one that had defined the early stages of the Flyers' rebuild.

Prior to Thursday's game, GM Danny Briere addressed the dismissal of John Tortorella. Five takeaways from the Flyers GM's press conference.