None of the beat writers would dare say this because, well, John Tortorella would challenge them to a fight, but I’m going to say it: John Tortorella is a baby and I question his ability to ever handle a coaching job in New York.
No, he’s not the major problem with this team, but Tortorella decided to take a coaching job in New York, probably the city with the most media focus in all of North America, and he can’t even deal with a little critism.
Just look at the atmosphere he’s created:
From the Bergin Records' Andrew Gross : “But before the coach accuses me of trying to coach, I will say I was not on the bench and there are certainly factors that went into the decision that I was not privy to.”
From the Journal News’ Rick Carpiniello : “I’m not coaching (thank goodness) and saying Gaborik should have been in, because I’m going to be honest here.”
From the NY Post’s Larry Brooks : “The shootout and the season ended without Gaborik, the 42-goal scorer who finished fift ...
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