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[vladdy16 2,154]

Katie Strang ‏@KatieStrangESPN2m

#NYR BREAKING: John Tortorella has been dismissed as head coach of the Rangers, source confirms

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Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie25s

Confirming reports already out there, John Tortorella dismissed as head coach of NYR.

New York Rangers ‏@NYRangers9m

BREAKING NEWS: The #NYR have relieved John Tortorella of his coaching duties...details to follow

[55fan 5,133]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! He was my favourite condescending media-snipper. Who's gonna make reporters look like fools now?

Plus the team might play better, and that sucks too.

[Nev 1,085]

I dunno, Suter in LA does a pretty good job of trolling the media

[55fan 5,133]

I dunno, Suter in LA does a pretty good job of trolling the media

Just my personal opinion, and I realize that others don't have to share it, but I feel that Torts is easier to look at.

[vladdy16 2,154]

Holy crap! I did not realize this:

Josh Rimer ‏@JoshRimerHockey2m

For those scoring at home that's 24 NHL Coaching changes in last two NHL Seasons.

[55fan 5,133]

Holy crap! I did not realize this:

Josh Rimer ‏@JoshRimerHockey2m

For those scoring at home that's 24 NHL Coaching changes in last two NHL Seasons.

Head coaches?!?!?!

[Guest Crymson]

He knew it was coming. One could see it on his face after the Bruins took a 3-0 lead in the series.

[55fan 5,133]

Oh, I see. Some have been replaced more than once. I was thinking that there were only 6 that had been around longer than 2 years.

I get it now. Carry on.

[rick zombo 3,739]

Vancouver?

[frankgrimes 1,836]

Way to late but better late than never, watch out for Richards, Nash, Callahan having huge bounce years next season and the King well just being that, the King.

I always disliked the way, how Tortorella called out his players and never ever admitted some mistakes the guy is just too demanding and too much to handle (understandably) for a lot of players, he sucks.

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Edited May 29, 2013 by frankgrimes

[wingslogo19 281]

I don't think this comes as a surprise at all. I'm going to miss Torts post games

Edited May 29, 2013 by wingslogo19

[Datsyukian-Deke 722]

Loved watching his funny press conferences but that is all this guy is...a joke. New York would never be a contender with him calling the shots. Good luck finding another job Torts!

[Euro_Twins 4,475]

Holy crap! I did not realize this:

Josh Rimer ‏@JoshRimerHockey2m

For those scoring at home that's 24 NHL Coaching changes in last two NHL Seasons.

let's hire them all

[Trastion 22]

This will be Babcock's fate if we lose tonight. And then by Monday we will have Torts as our new coach. Babcock you better have your $hit together tonight. I don't want that man as the next head coach.

[vladdy16 2,154]

[rick zombo 3,739]

This will be Babcock's fate if we lose tonight. And then by Monday we will have Torts as our new coach. Babcock you better have your **** together tonight. I don't want that man as the next head coach.

I assume you are joking?

[55fan 5,133]

I assume you are joking?

Gotta be joking, but talk about motivation if that rumour gets into the locker room!

[Euro_Twins 4,475]

Gotta be joking, but talk about motivation if that rumour gets into the locker room!

they would not only win tonight, but they would sweep the conference finals and the finals

[xtrememachine1 795]

So I guess this means Brad Richards probably won't get bought out now. Would've liked to have seen him in our top 6.

[unsaddleddonald 357]

LOL, when is Glen Sather supposed to be fired?

This is his 3rd coach that he has hired and fired. He has a bigger rap sheet of bad signings than ANYONE!!!!!

How many Cups? 0 (zero)

He is the Matt Millen of hockey.

[Carman 387]

He'll find a job, really good coach, but isn't the type of coach the can win players over for more then 3-5years.

[MabusIncarnate 5,344]

This will be Babcock's fate if we lose tonight. And then by Monday we will have Torts as our new coach. Babcock you better have your **** together tonight. I don't want that man as the next head coach.

I'm just gonna LOL and hope/assume this was meant for the sake of humor.

Our coach that brought this rebuilding team not only to the playoffs, but deep into the 2nd round after defeating the red hot 2nd seed Ducks and into a game 7 against the 1st seed Hawks and potentially further.

I'm just gonna laugh at your humor and never check this thread again and see if you were serious or not. Good one! *knee slap*

As for Torts gone, that team needs fresh blood without question. One can only wonder what that team would look like if they still had Gabby with a new coach next season...

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Rangers could be a different looking team next season. Ryane Clowe, Roman Hamrlik, Steve Eminger, and Matt Gilroy are all UFAs. I think its safe to say Hamrlik walks or retires. Gilroy didn't see much playing time, so.I could see him walking. Who knows with Clowe and Eminger.

I don't expect drastic changes, because they've got a good core of players in Ryan Callahan, Carl Hagelin, Derek Stepan, Derrick Brassard, Ryan McDonagh, and Dan Girardi.

Lindy Ruff a possible replacement?

[ami 273]

I like this guy due to lack of s***ty polit-correctness.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Good coach, but too big of an arsehole for players to deal with for long. With Torts gone, and Richards likely to follow suit in the offseason, it'll be a different type of Rangers team next year.