It appears that Torts is starting to boil over a little. A rather protracted losing streak and the patience level with the up-down play of the Canucks is starting to wear a bit thin with John Tortorella. And as far as this fan is concerned, that's a good thing. I've seen Torts' pressers and it seems like he was taking Xanax on most of the press conferences. There were a few pithy comments, however the John Tortorella that we knew as a New York Rangers head coach has been pretty much non-existent here in Vancouver. But man, you can see his emotion on the bench and some of these animated .gifs certainly bring out the John Tortorella that we all remember...and had hoped to see. Motivation in hockey is a very dicey thing. Too far and you can poison the atmosphere in the dressing room, too little and you're thought of as a push-over.
John Tortorella was brought in for accountability - he expects you to give 110% each and every game, no taking any damned nights off and no vacations on the ice. When you lace up those skates, you'd better damned play like your life depends on it If it doesn't sink in fast - John Tortorella will a) bench your ass, b) ship your ass out to the minors - hope you get picked up on waivers or c) he'll petition to GM Mike Gillis to trade your lazy ass.
"What the F#@$!!!"
Torts reacting to a bone-headed play that wasn't called by the refs.
Torts 'making pleasantries' with the Edmonton (C)oilers coaching staff.
Tired of Edler's on-again-off-again play, Torts sits Edler down and kindly tells him that his services will no longer be needed for this game. "SIT DOWN AND SHUT THE F@#$ UP!!! DON'T LIFT YOUR ASS FROM THAT BENCH!!!"
I'm sure this sign should be pasted on the wall of the locker room:
Watched Torts' post-game interview and he didn't look satisfied with the up-down play of the Canucks. He focused on the good points however in the interview but you know that he won't be satisfied until there's a big silver antique mug sitting up IN the Canucks Trophy Case in June at Roger's Arena. And frankly after 43+ years Vancouver fans are quite dissatisfied with no Stanley Cup.
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