Unless John Tortorella chooses unemployment over the coaching job in Vancouver, it's fair to assume the man known for his interactions with the media is headed to one of the most involved hockey markets in the game. As reported by ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun, Tortorella is expected to take that position following contract negotiations.
After two decisive first-round exits in the past two years, we knew big changes were coming to the Vancouver Canucks (and they still are), but few would have predicted such a dramatic change behind the bench.
There's no question Tortorella will bring a certain spark to the team, but the real question is whether that spark will help. We all know how Tortorella coaches; he's honest, harsh and doesn't forget when a player makes a costly mistake.
Let's start with the Sedin family. Henrik and Daniel Sedin are used to leading the team with their cycle game. They've done it the same way their entire careers, and they're not going to change now—nor do they need to. The Sedins will continue to lead as they have, and they will succeed in doing so.
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What Can We Expect from the Vancouver Canucks with Tortorella Behind the Bench?
June 22nd, 2013 by Riley Kufta Leave a reply »
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