John Tortorella became the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers in June 2022. He previously coached the New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks, and Columbus Blue Jackets, amassing 673 career wins, the 14th highest in NHL history. In 2004, Tortorella led the Lightning to their first Stanley Cup and won the Jack Adams Award as Coach of the Year with Tampa Bay in 2003-04 and Columbus in 2016-17.
Tortorella has also contributed to international hockey, serving as an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2010 Winter Olympics, where they won silver. He and his wife, Christine, have two children, Brittany and Dominick, and support charitable causes through their family foundation, focusing on animal rescue and helping local shelters.
John Tortorella’s contract
According to Bleacher Report, John Tortorella's contract with the Philadelphia Flyers is a 4-year deal worth $16 million. He was hired as the head coach in June 2022.
John Tortorella’s contract breakdown
In the 2024-25 season, John Tortorella will have a base salary of $4,000,000. There is no signing bonus included in his contract. His cap hit for the season is also $4,000,000, and there is no dead cap associated with his deal. His total yearly cash earnings amount to $4,000,000 (via Bleacher Report).
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | $4,000,000 | - | $4,000,000 | - | $4,000,000 |
John Tortorella's salary: How much is John Tortorella getting paid?
John Tortorella is getting paid $4 million per year under his 4-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers (via Bleacher Report).
How much does John Tortorella make in a minute?
As per John Tortorella's 4-year, $16 million contract with the Flyers, he approximately makes $7.61 per minute.
How much of John Tortorella’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Bleacher Report, John Tortorella’s entire 4-year, $16 million contract is guaranteed.
John Tortorella's contract history
As per the Athletic (NY Times), before joining the Flyers, John Tortorella was signed to a two-year contract extension by the Columbus Blue Jackets, which kept him with the team through the 2020-2021 season. His previous contract, which paid him $2 million per year, was extended starting in the 2019-2020 season.
| Season | Team | Signing Bonus | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | Philadelphia Flyers | - | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | - | $4,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | Philadelphia Flyers | - | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | - | $4,000,000 |
| 2022-23 | Philadelphia Flyers | - | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | - | $4,000,000 |
| 2015-2021 | Columbus Blue Jackets | - | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | - | $2,000,000 |
FAQs on John Tortorella Contract
A. John Tortorella is the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, as of Jan 2025.
A. John Tortorella has coached the New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks, and Columbus Blue Jackets.
A. John Tortorella is 66 years old, as of Jan 2025.
A. John Tortorella began his playing career in 1978 and ended it in 1986.
A. John Tortorella began his coaching career in 1988.
