Flyers CEO Dan Hilferty told Al Morganti of NBC Philadelphia that he will cover any potential fine issued to head coach John Tortorella for initially refusing to leave the bench after being ejected in the first period of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
"I'm really proud of Torts for standing up for his/our team," Hilferty said to Morganti. "This new era of orange is about having each other's backs. Last night, Torts had our collective backs... I respect any action the league might feel a neeed to take but if it includes a fine, I am paying it."