VIC_CITY Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I'm not saying the decision to replace Torts was a bad one, but let's show him a little respect! I for one was as surprised as anyone when he was hired. But Torts has been nothing but a 1st class gentleman since day 1. As far as I'm concerned Larry Brooks can suck a......lemon! I don't know who hired Torts...Gillis? Aquilini? Who knows, maybe Tony Gallagher had the final say and hired Torts just so he could break his own record of negative articles in a season? But for whatever reason, Canucks brass saw John Tortorella and his defense first style as the man to lead the Canucks, as if the offensive/physical style of play they've been preaching for years needed a complete U-Turn back to defensive play. Torts came as advertised, he preached defense and shot blocking and that's what we got. Unfortunately some of those shots broke bones and he had to deal with a lot of injuries but he isn't the man to blame for this season. Here's hoping Torts lands on his feet because he seems like a really good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Really? Another thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thank you for making our tank season a lot more entertaining than I anticipated. All the best in the future Torts, hopefully you end up with an organization that actually has offensive depth like the Sharks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 C'mon, at least pretend to search: John Tortorella is The Man (in defence of our head coach) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks for nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 He did incredibly poorly. Out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks...For trying? I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Kenobi Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks Torts! Wish I could send the man a letter to express my appreciation for the job that he did last year. Thought he did great but his players just didn't respond. You would think that the players without a ring would understand the sacrifices that it takes to win one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 lol oh I didn't see another thread...just a bunch of Tortorella propaganda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks155 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 But Torts has been nothing but a 1st class gentleman since day 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCeuJPhrt8E Quite the gentleman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 best coach we've ever had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCeuJPhrt8E Quite the gentleman Everyone knows that was out of line but he went to war for his team. If you're really upset about that then you should just watch the NBA or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I appreciate how we get a really good draft pick thanks to his horrible coaching, does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 This thread will be locked before long, but "first class gentleman"? I don't hate the guy, in fact, I wish him all the best, but "gentleman" is not the word that immediately comes to mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEGCanuck Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I appreciate the fact he is a straight shooter. He had the balls to tell Trevor the core of the tam is stale and needs to be renewed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 C'mon, at least pretend to search: John Tortorella is The Man (in defence of our head coach) Just like this one will be eventually. That thread is locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Everyone knows that was out of line but he went to war for his team. If you're really upset about that then you should just watch the NBA or something...he didn't go to war for his team.......he let his feelings in a long standing feud with Hartley overtake his responsibility for the team......quite the opposite of "going to war for his team". Whatever makes you feel better I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I appreciate the fact he is a straight shooter. He had the balls to tell Trevor the core of the tam is stale and needs to be renewed. I too appreciate that fact. It's likely one of the things that led to his firing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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