Category: John Tortorella
Islanders News: Back to work on the road to Detroit
Oliver WahlstromWe shall revisit Detroit. | Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images The first win at UBS Arena felt way too novel. Now, how to make it a routine thing? The New York Islanders had Sunday to enjoy their long overdue first win at Belmont Park. Now, with most of their lineup...
Read moreMonday Morning Fly By: Time to start a new streak
Claude GirouxPhoto by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Flyers news and notes… *We went into the weekend stuck deep inside the losing streak abyss and today? Looking back at two wins in a row. Not bad. Here’s what we learned...
Read moreConnor McDavid Throws Shade at John Tortorella
John TortorellaLooks like Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers was made aware of ESPN hockey analyst John Tortorella's comments about his game. The Oilers star threw some shade in a great response on Thursday.McDavid was asked about not drawing enough penalties this season and had this to say about the lack of c...
Read moreConnor McDavid On The Non-Calls Against Him
John Tortorellafrom Sportsnet, Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has fired back, in his own way, about not drawing nearly as many penalty calls as other elite-level players. When asked if he feels he’s deserving of getting more calls, McDavid was brief but pointed. "Guess I just gotta shut up a...
Read moreBlackhawks Share Their Plan With New Head Coach
Chicago BlackhawksOn Saturday afternoon, the Chicago Blackhawks fired head coach Jeremy Colliton and named Derek King as interim coach. Interim general manager Kyle Davidson now has announced that King will be holding the role for the rest of the regular season before they make a permanent coaching hire during the o...
Read moreSomeone Could Have Fixed This
Chicago Blackhawksfrom Jack Todd at the Montreal Gazette, It sometimes seems that hockey is one long scandal, interrupted by the occasional game. On-ice assaults. Sexual assaults. Coverups. Financial shenanigans. Greedy players locked out by greedier owners. Player safety working to endanger players. It’...
Read moreBandy: The Other Ice Hockey
John TortorellaThe sound of blades grinding the ice of players skating at high speeds, blistering 100+ mph slap shots, beautiful end-to-end rushes with tape-to-tape passes, and sprawling kick saves by goaltenders…
Read moreCanucks preview: Travis Green welcomes new coaches after a season of survival
Pat Quinn'The last thing on his mind was teaching us and you saw a different side of him in that way — supportive and helpful and hoping everybody got back playing.' — Bo Horvat on Travis Green navigating COVID-19 outbreak.
Read moreFive keys to success for the Rangers this season
John TortorellaThe preseason is almost over, and the roster is beginning to take shape. The Rangers are heading into the season The post Five keys to success for the Rangers this season appeared first on Blue Seat Blogs.
Read moreDubois Declares `I’m back;′ Set for Fresh Start in Winnipeg
Pierre-Luc DuboisTraded to the Jets by Columbus in January, Dubois still isn’t pleased with how poorly he performed during his first season in Winnipeg. He's ready to start over again and hopes to be better than ever.
Read moreCanucks contract crunch key? Nobody should want to miss the start of training camp
Western Hockey LeagueThe negotiation pressure point of possibly missing camp’s start next Thursday could create a stagnant scenario that isn’t desirable on several levels
Read moreBlue Jackets drop assistant coach who won't get vaccinated
Steve McCarthyThe Columbus Blue Jackets said Monday that the team has replaced an assistant coach who declined to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Read more'NHL Fantasy on Ice' season preview podcasts
SpotifyThe "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast is your go-to source for year-round fantasy hockey advice, DFS and betting picks. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Coaching Hot Seat and the Hurricanes Need For a Skilled Winger
Bruce BoudreauFive NHL coaches who could be on the hot seat and five ready to step in. The Hurricanes have some cap space left to add a skilled winger.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Coaching Hot Seat and the Hurricanes Need For a Skilled Winger
Carolina HurricanesFive NHL coaches who could be on the hot seat and five ready to step in. The Hurricanes have some cap space left to add a skilled winger.
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