Steve Carell Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I've seen some opinions in the GDT, but I wanted to see everything in one spot. Here's my final say on what happened at the beginning of the game: Yes, the Canucks had last change, so hypothetically they could've put out their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd line, instead of their 4th. However, what Torts was angry about was the fact that the decision for Calgary to put their 4th line out was BASED ON the assumption that Torts would put out the 1st line. If that was the case, Henrik Sedin would be at center, and look back to who the flames put at center for the opening draw? A player that had only taken face-offs 3 previous times? In my mind, they knew full well of Henrik's rib injury, and were looking to exploit it right at the beginning. As for what happened during the first intermission, I don't really know what to say. So anyways, what do you guys think? (((Also, PJ Stock is a moron)))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Isn't it known much before the start of the game who the starting lineup is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Loved it, it showed he cares about his players and stood up for the team. AV would be chewing his gum at all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insomniac604 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I'm sure it'll be widely bashed. But it was damn funny. Classic Torts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 LOVED IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jab316 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Loved it, Torts has my full support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Torts is a beauty. A game like this is what makes a group of players come together as a team, when they see their coach willing to stand up for them. Love the fact he apologized to Lain afterwards. For all the heat Torts gets, he sounds like a guy who really respects his players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabatoge95 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Torts was just protecting his team. He's obviously isn't going to put out his stars against Calgarys goons. Hartley wanted fights, well he got them. Did he go overboard by going to the Calgary dressing room? Sure. (Although I found it entertaining and awesome.) But he had his heart in the right place and that's all that matters to me. This team isn't getting pushed around anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Kesler Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Torts made the right call. Calgary knew Hank was playing with a pretty nasty rib injury on top of a hand injury. No doubt in my mind they were going to try and get him out of the game on the opening faceoff. I must say, I love the pushback that Canucks have shown. They may not be built for games like tonight and the LA game on the regular, but man you have to admire the piss and vinegar they have shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsedin33 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 He went into a hallway and yelled at some people. Nothing much actually happened, but people will blow it out of proportion because that's what people do. Glad to see him fiery though, hes giving this team a bite back AV never could. Props to Torts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Nothing inspires leadership like a guy who's willing to do whatever it takes to defend his team. Did he cross a line? Perhaps. But it's coaches like that, players will go through a brick wall for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Inspiring. The players all look up to the coach so knowing your coach will go to war for you is all the confidence you need. Beautiful antic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Faulk Yourself Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Patrick Roy defends his players and is basically praised like a hero. Torts does the same thing and is considered an expletive. I loved what happened tonight, and what has been happening of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Loving it! Love how Torts stood up for the boys! If he didn't have the locker room before he'll have it now. Major props to KB3 for stepping in and taking that draw instead of Lain at the start as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horny Manatee Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 So maybe THIS is what will turn this team around!!! Forget all the other things. This is IT. AmIRite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Who cares what we think, it's all about what the players think. If they are game, I am happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Kovalchuk. Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Patrick Roy defends his players and is basically praised like a hero. Torts does the same thing and is considered an expletive. I loved what happened tonight, and what has been happening of late. This. I think myself along with majority Canucks fans support Torts on this one. Who the hell cares what P.J Stock or anyone thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck or Die Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I loved it. I also loved all the pansies whining and crying about it because they can't handle it. Torts is the coach we desperately needed. Slowly, but surely, he is tearing away the bad habits this team formed under AV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 So maybe THIS is what will turn this team around!!! Forget all the other things. This is IT. AmIRite? If the way Torts stepped up doesn't inspire anyone to work harder, I'll drive them to the airport myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Fig Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 So anyways, what do you guys think? I think it's not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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