We are receiving news from a source that the #Flyers will indeed hire Rick Tocchet as their 24th head coach in franchise history.

We were the first to break the Torts news. And now we strike first with the Tocchet news.

BREAKING: Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games due to a positive PED test. More news to follow.

Devastating blow for the #Phillies. Alvarado was one of the few bright spots in a bullpen that has struggled to start the year.

We had this first.

You’re welcome for this by the way.

We are hearing that #Flyers winger Tyson Foerster is on the verge of signing a new contract with the team, sources tell Top Shelf.

Alexis Diaz to the #Dodgers. Done deal.

We are hearing reports that the #Flyers will be getting Maxim Shabanov.

Can confirm Zegras to the Flyers is a done deal.

Briere masterclass.

#Sixers Fans. Would you take Ben Simmons back? Especially given the Sixers’ current needs?

On the Shabanov front. #Flyers will sign him sometime this month. It’s a done deal.

Deals like these (when you’re dealing with Russia and the KHL) can take time. We all remember the Michkov scenario from last year. Our source has confirmed that Shabanov will be a Flyer and contract talks are in the closing stages.

To say I’m shocked is an understatement. Shabanov did a complete 180 in the last 12 hours. #Islanders snuck in last minute and stole him from the #Flyers. #Rangers never had a chance.

We are hearing Carter Hart to #Vegas.

Nolan Arenado has been traded to the Diamondbacks.

Per sources: The #Sixers have checked in on #Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard. Talks are in beginning stages, but can confirm there has been contact

We had this one first by the way.