Worrisome announcement from the Flyers involving 3 players

Head coach John Tortorella is well-known across the league and its fan base for his ability to call out players when they have not met his expectations. Torts is a coach who demands full commitment from his players, especially on the defensive side.

After the game, during a media scrum, Torts explained why he benched five of his players in the third period.

Some players on this list received high praise from Torts last year, especially Noah Cates. Cates was a favourite of Tortorella's, used throughout the lineup, and demonstrated the defensive acumen that Torts values.

Now, with the new season and higher expectations, especially since the head coach is in the second year of his contract, players like Cates do not have as much leeway and are expected to perform better now that they've had a taste of his systems and expectations.

With the Islanders game behind them, the Flyers move on to face the New York Rangers. The game will be held on November 24th, and the game time is set for 1:00 PM Eastern.