Couturier on Flyers' changes: No 'more teams bullying us around'

New Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella has put a focus on addressing problems within the team's locker room this season.

Veteran centre Sean Couturier believes the team's off-season moves – adding Tony DeAngelo, Nicolas Deslauriers and Justin Braun – will help turn the team's mindset on the ice. 

"I like the way our team's built," Couturier told NBC Sports Philadelphia. "If you look at our division, it's a pretty tough division. We brought in some toughness. I don't think there's going to be any more teams bullying us around like we've been in the past couple of years at times.

"We don't seem to have, on paper, maybe that big superstar or big-name guys, but I think as a team, we can come together, do some damage and prove everyone wrong."

John Tortorella made it clear that he does not like the Flyers locker room and is in no rush to name a captain. (via: @SiriusXMNHL) pic.twitter.com/65tae2YiLV

The Flyers finished last in the Metropolitan Division last season with a combined record of 25-46-11 under head coach Alain Vigneault and then Mike Yeo while missing the playoffs for the third time in four years. 

Forward Kevin Hayes has never played under Tortorella but after doing his homework in speaking to other NHL players who have, he's excited for the changes to come.

"He's an unbelievable guy, he holds everyone accountable in a different way," Hayes said. "It's exciting. If you can't take getting yelled at or pushed to a certain limit, if you don't handle that the right way and kind of fade away from it, it could be a tough route for you.

"If we're going to change the culture, I think Torts is the correct guy to do it. He's kind of a no bulls--t guy, holds everyone accountable - whether you've played 1,000