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How Travis Sanheim reached a new level -- and won over John Tortorella in the process

November 23, 2024

Nov 18, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

After last Saturday's game against the Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella stepped up to the podium and, in the midst of a detailed answer regarding the play of defenseman Travis Sanheim, dropped a line that made the entire league stand up and take notice.
"I hope Hockey Canada is watching, because if that guy isn’t on that (Four Nations) team… he’s just been so impressive," Tortorella said.
To suggest that Sanheim should make it on the highly competitive Canadian roster for the upcoming Four Nations tournament in February was a massive compliment greatly appreciated by Sanheim. Especially from a coach generally viewed to be one of the toughest, most demanding in t...

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