Tortorella has found his scapegoat

The cracks are starting to show. He let Stepan HAVE. IT. the other night. It's a pretty simple way to get your team to stop responding. 2nd round is my guess, especially if the Pens overtake them.

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Originally posted 08:46 AM ET  03.26 by dannylimes

The cracks are starting to show. He let Stepan HAVE. IT. the other night. It's a pretty simple way to get your team to stop responding. 2nd round is my guess, especially if the Pens overtake them.

they were bound to "slow down" a bit, they have played at a pretty high level for most of the season

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Originally posted 09:27 AM ET  03.26 by Spiny Norman

they were bound to "slow down" a bit, they have played at a pretty high level for most of the season

And I think Torts reaction may take a slight slump and turn it into a major problem.

I would have benched Dubinsky for wearing a mustache like that one in the pic

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Originally posted 09:27 AM ET  03.26 by Spiny Norman

they were bound to "slow down" a bit, they have played at a pretty high level for most of the season

And they're not the only team to "slow down". But I haven't seen Mike Babcock reaming out his boys, or Paul Maclean. It's just a little much.

i think he scored a tough battle winning goal in front of the net after the benching so i'd venture to guess it may have worked. dubinsky has a brain fart once in a while and torts lets him know about. the guy has repeatedly been in his doghouse and the only way out is to play smart hockey consistently which he hasn't done. he's still young and can work his way out, i think tortorella gives him every chance he can, when he is playing well, he plays him with top guys...and lets cool it on the cracks showing, no team in the league can play at that level for 82 straight, they are still 1st in the east and tied for the presidents trophy right now...i think we can all agree the penguins are on a ridiculous tear right now that will also be hard to sustain and if they do, it will be hard for any team to beat them, not just the rangers

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Originally posted 09:37 AM ET  03.26 by dannylimes

And they're not the only team to "slow down". But I haven't seen Mike Babcock reaming out his boys, or Paul Maclean. It's just a little much.

i also love when people start criticizing tortorella now that the rangers have slowed a bit. his coaching style was just fine all season, but now its not good cuz they've lost a few. he is not mike babcock, who has a veteran laden team that is on a endless string of playoff appearances and for the most part police themselves and know how to handle a playoff drive and all that comes with it. the rangers are a very young team for all intents and purposes and i believe they need an iron fist when it comes to playing the style of hockey that makes them successful. remember tom renney, he was a laid back coach in NY, and do you remember how that turned out?

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Originally posted 09:53 AM ET  03.26 by OxMoney

i also love when people start criticizing tortorella now that the rangers have slowed a bit. his coaching style was just fine all season, but now its not good cuz they've lost a few. he is not mike babcock, who has a veteran laden team that is on a endless string of playoff appearances and for the most part police themselves and know how to handle a playoff drive and all that comes with it. the rangers are a very young team for all intents and purposes and i believe they need an iron fist when it comes to playing the style of hockey that makes them successful. remember tom renney, he was a laid back coach in NY, and do you remember how that turned out?

Do you know Rob & Laura Petrie?

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 09:53 AM ET  03.26 by OxMoney

i also love when people start criticizing tortorella now that the rangers have slowed a bit. his coaching style was just fine all season, but now its not good cuz they've lost a few. he is not mike babcock, who has a veteran laden team that is on a endless string of playoff appearances and for the most part police themselves and know how to handle a playoff drive and all that comes with it. the rangers are a very young team for all intents and purposes and i believe they need an iron fist when it comes to playing the style of hockey that makes them successful. remember tom renney, he was a laid back coach in NY, and do you remember how that turned out?

Iron fists are an easy way to get a team to quit fast on you these days. Players are different, they are brought through the system differently than the guys who played for tough junior coaches back in the day and were cool with hot heads as pro coaches. Berate a young team too much, they're going to cost you your job, and if Torts can't get past the 2nd round, I don't see how he sticks around NY.

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Originally posted 10:01 AM ET  03.26 by Rex Racer

Do you know Rob & Laura Petrie?

LOL - Nice Rex.

(also looks like he might know e e cummings)

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:46 AM ET  03.26 by dannylimes

The cracks are starting to show. He let Stepan HAVE. IT. the other night. It's a pretty simple way to get your team to stop responding. 2nd round is my guess, especially if the Pens overtake them.

As a Devil fan I have seen this script way to many times, but it is the GM there doing it instead of the coach . Drive the players so hard during the regular season, if the team isn't special they will flame out real fast. They will find out in a few weeks if the Rags are special or not.

I wonder if Tortorella shouldn't dial it back a bit and let veterans like Richards handle some of the motivational duties. That is one of the reasons they got him isn't it?

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Originally posted 10:11 AM ET  03.26 by Canuck eh?

LOL - Nice Rex.(also looks like he might know e e cummings)

I'm feeling dumb on a Monday and completely miss these references.

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Originally posted 10:22 AM ET  03.26 by Nobody expects Phantomphan MMT

I'm feeling dumb on a Monday and completely miss these references.

Rob and Laura Petrie (The Dick Van **** Show) were from New Rochelle, NY like this posters profile.

e e cummings was a poet know for writing in lower case.

The Leafs Suck. (but you probably knew that one)

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Originally posted 10:34 AM ET  03.26 by Canuck eh?

Rob and Laura Petrie (The Dick Van **** Show) were from New Rochelle, NY like this posters profile.e e cummings was a poet know for writing in lower case.The Leafs Suck. (but you probably knew that one)

LMFAO - You can't say "The Dick Van **** Show?"

How about "**** Van Butch Lesbian Show!"

QUOTE(#15):

Originally posted 10:34 AM ET  03.26 by Canuck eh?

Rob and Laura Petrie (The Dick Van **** Show) were from New Rochelle, NY like this posters profile.e e cummings was a poet know for writing in lower case.The Leafs Suck. (but you probably knew that one)

I can't believe I missed the New Rochelle address. And, I know of e.e.'s fondness for lower case. The Leafs do suck but not as much as Mondays.

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Originally posted 10:37 AM ET  03.26 by Canuck eh?

LMFAO - You can't say "The Dick Van **** Show?"

How about "**** Van Butch Lesbian Show!"

Still LMFAO -

How about "The Penis Van Butch Lesbian Show?"

This site sucks. ;-)

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 09:37 AM ET  03.26 by dannylimes

And they're not the only team to "slow down". But I haven't seen Mike Babcock reaming out his boys, or Paul Maclean. It's just a little much.

different syles of coaching. I'mnot excusing, just explaining

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 10:11 AM ET  03.26 by Canuck eh?

LOL - Nice Rex.(also looks like he might know e e cummings)

excellent. Again, ee cummings just would NEVER show up in the NFL or NASCAR or Street Fight...excuse me..MMA threads