Category: John Tortorella
NHL News: Kivlenieks, Kotkaniemi, Killorn, Dansk and Johns
Jarmo KekäläinenBlue Jackets Kivlenieks dies in freak accident. Canadiens make a few lineup changes, Kotkaniemi scratched. Killorn a game-time decision.
Read moreFree Agent Focus: Columbus Blue Jackets
New York RangersFree agency is now just a little more than a month away and many teams are already looking ahead to when it opens up. There will be several prominent players set to hit the open market in late July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well. Columbus doesn’t have a…
Read more31 Thoughts: Why Blackhawks must publicly address sexual assault allegations
Jordan MartinookThe Chicago Blackhawks are facing serious accusations, and people want — and deserve — answers. More in the latest 31 Thoughts.
Read moreCanucks looked to Trotz after Torts, but caring coach got away to Caps instead
Baltimore Skipjacks‘There are unlikely heroes and big moments,’ says Barry Trotz. ‘As a coach or player, you have it a certain way in your mind and it never goes that way. And that’s the beauty for me in how the human spirit reacts’
Read more2021 NY Rangers Player Report Card: Artemiy Panarin
Marian GaborikGrading Artemiy Panarin might be the easiest report card I’ve ever written on this site. I don’t think there’s any question or debate that Panarin is the best Rangers forward by a country mile. So, with the exception of maybe a few stone throwers, I think for today’s post we can also widen the apert...
Read moreJones won't sign extension, Blue Jackets to 'weigh every option': report
New York RangersSeth Jones does not plan to sign a contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets, who will "weigh every option possible," according to reports.
Read moreBlue Jackets will 'do what we have to do' if Jones won't re-sign: report
Artemi PanarinThe Columbus Blue Jackets would need to consider all options if defenseman Seth Jones chooses not to sign a long-term contract extension with the team, Blue Jackets president John Davidson told the Columbus Dispatch on Sunday.
Read moreOffseason Checklist: Columbus Blue Jackets
Jarmo KekäläinenWhile Columbus made a notable move this week in bringing John Davidson back, they still have plenty of other things to accomplish this summer.
Read moreThe New York Rangers Have Interest In Gerard Gallant, Does Columbus Too?
Gerard Gallantfrom Larry Brooks of the New York Post, Davidson’s move to a division rival also seeking a coach in the wake of John Tortorella’s departure from the organization could have an impact on the Rangers if the Jackets go hard after Gerard Gallant, who is believed at the top of New York’s wish list f...
Read moreKraken & Tortorella Would Make a Good Match
John TortorellaJohn Tortorella’s best head coaching opportunity is perhaps with the Seattle Kraken. He recently parted ways with the Columbus Blue Jackets after six seasons. The Kraken are two months away…
Read moreFlyperbole: Enjoying hockey without the Flyers
John TortorellaPhoto by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Enjoying hockey does not include Penguins-Islanders Charlie O’Connor joins Steve to discuss the Philadelphia Flyers’ season finally ending, the NHL playoffs, John Tortorella’s next move after parting ways with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Eug...
Read moreThoughts on the Rangers firing the entire coaching staff
David OliverBeing a Ranger fan is exhausting. Nine days ago, we were discussing how Tom Wilson should be suspended. A week ago, we were shocked by the firings of Jeff Gorton and John Davidson. Yesterday, we were mildly surprised by the firings of the entire Rangers coaching staff. It’s been a wild ten days, and...
Read moreRangers: Quinn Fired as Rebuild Rolls On
Greg BrownThe New York Rangers took the next step in the shakeup Wednesday, firing head coach David Quinn and three assistant coaches. This is the first major move for new general manager Chris Drury and the first chance to make a solid first impression, as the Rangers find themselves on the outside looking i...
Read moreWhat's next for the Blue Jackets in post-Torts era?
Gerard GallantCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Columbus Blue Jackets will take a deliberate approach to hiring a replacement for John Tortorella, who stamped his brand on the franchise over six seasons and carried it to unprecedented success. “I think we’re going to take our time,” general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said...
Read moreCoyotes: Tocchet Out as Head Coach
Nashville PredatorsThe Arizona Coyotes and head coach Rick Tocchet have mutually parted ways, according to a team announcement released Sunday. “After meeting with Rick, we have agreed that a coaching change is in the best interest of the club,” general manager Bill Armstrong said in a press release. “This was a very...
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