TheRussianRocket. Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/11/01/canucks-extend-the-sedins-with-twin-28-million-contracts/ Four more years. Four more years. Four more years. The Canucks have signed the Sedins to matching four-year, $28 million extensions. After the deals were announced, head coach John Tortorella did not disappoint. He went to town on those who ascribe to the theory the twins are soft players when asked about the subtleties of their game. “I’m not sure who started it but I’m sure there are a couple of know-it-alls out there who always talk about it,” Tortorella began. “But they don’t have a clue what these guys are about. “In our league, I think we act like idiots sometimes when that (stuff) sticks with them after you watch them play. “I’m glad you asked the question because I’ve been dying to talk about that. These aren’t soft people. These aren’t soft players. “I’ve had the honour, in this short time, to be with them, up close and personal and see how hard they work and see what they do on the ice. “It pisses me off, the reputation that’s still out there. It’s so undeserving and so disrespectful.” Asked to expand, Tortorella was more than willing. “They play underneath the hash marks in the tough areas,” Tortorella said. “I just think people pop off who don’t have a clue what they are saying and it sticks. “You watch how hard they play on the boards, how they protect pucks. You kind of get lost with their skill, and you think that’s what they’re about and you say ‘Oh, they’re soft people.’ “It is so wrong, because they do so many little things. Don’t make a comment without really looking at what you’re saying and looking at the people you’re talking about. “That’s the way I feel about it.” Tortorella has obviously let the Canucks management know how he feels about the Sedins, and GM Mike Gillis suggested getting his new coach’s approval was one of the factors in convincing the brass to sign two players, who will be 34 next fall, to four-year extensions. Damn right. Better start giving the Sedins the respect they deserve and have earned. Eakins wouldn't have said a work about this, another reason why Torts is the best thing that's happened to this team as of late....Bolland probably took back his remarks on the Sedins after Torts gave him a call and a heads up before tomorrow's game Sedins leading the way, ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watermelons Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Glad that we have a coach who will stand up for his players and give honest, direct responses. Sedinery for another four years FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieCrumbs Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I am in love with Torts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabychStache Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Gillis brought in the right coach. /impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancaesar Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 A..........MEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Tortorella is by far the best coach. Great guy, stands up for our team every time, and just an all round classy guy. So happy to have him as the coach of my team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Coaches/GMs back to Brian Burke have defended them in this area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 SEDINERY spell has worked well on Torts. He is one of us now.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Kinda sickening to think, but Tortorella has done more in the media to stick up for this team in a few months than AV did in the whole time he was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCammer Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Torts continues to impress me. I thought it was a terrible idea to hire him at first. I was very, very wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgson!! Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 And management was so concerned about what Torts would say to the media..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaguez Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I had my reservations about Torts but he is the kind of coach that I'd go to battle for. He makes you want to bleed for him because he shows he's willing to bleed for you. Loving this guy as coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamJamIam Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Kinda sickening to think, but Tortorella has done more in the media to stick up for this team in a few months than AV did in the whole time he was here. It blows my mind. Remember when people thought Torts would be a hard ass and call out our players and create a gongshow? Instead he sticks up for every single one. I can remember specifically times where he defended/commended Edler, the Sedins, Kesler, Higgins and Lu when there were leading questions from the media about their shortcomings. The guy is a champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Of course the Sedins don't hit. how can they when the puck's on their sticks all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownky Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Torts is crystal clear. That's the impression I get from interviews, from player reports - everything about his way of dealing with people is clear. No ambiguity. This team needed that. Badly. He's a passionate guy, he wants to win, and will COACH his players to the best position to where they can do that. It starts again by beating the leafs. If we go 4W-1L for the whole season I'd say we're in pretty good stead, wouldn't you? (Yes, I know that's not REALLY realistic but stranger things have happened) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniwaki Canuck Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Not only was Torts the right hire, the thing everyone was afraid of, namely how he deals with the media, is turning out to be the best thing about him. That and actually coaching, teaching players what he expects of them and how to deal with situations. Shanahan is buthurt about what Torts said about Edler's stupid suspension. So the corrupt league head office is already on the defensive, which is a good start. We need someone to start telling it like it is, and Torts is definitely the guy to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rounoush Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Quoted is right. I love Torts as our coach but everyone has stuck up for the Sedins who has coached here in their own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I knew he'd be perfect here - and loved. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfall Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 The biggest difference between Torts and AV is that Torts learns from his mistakes and adapts. His biggest perceived weakness was dealing with the media and his players which has actually become one of his biggest strengths. I believe that all along the Sedins wanted to prove that they can be badass but AV sheltered them like they were wounded puppies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightasrain Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I wasn't sure about him because I didn't know him, but I am very impressed and love it that he is here. He is creating a culture here that we as fans will be proud of for a very long time. It also makes me realize how bad AV was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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