Long-term contract for Tortorella in Philadelphia and his salary is officially known

The return of John Tortorella to the NHL.

According to Kevin Weekes of ESPN, the Flyers are hiring the former Columbus Blue Jackets bench boss as their next head coach. The contract is for four years and $16 million ($4 million per year), according to Weekes.

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