Busy morning so far...
Kukla's Korner reports that the Islanders have asked Tampa Bay for permission to speak with former coach John Tortorella. The Lightning have approved this request.
It doesn't mean anything, but at least we know that the Islanders really are looking for the best option and aren't going to settle for some minor league coach. However, I would advise Mr. Snow that Tortorella can be just as controversial as Ted Nolan was. The fans don't mind that as much, but Snow might be looking for someone who can toe the company line better than Nolan did. Tortorella might not be that guy. That said, it's hard to argue with the young players who developed so well under his tutelage - Vincent Lecavalier, Brad Richards, Martin St. Louis, and Vinny Prospal are just a few players who had breakout seasons for Tortorella.
We'll see what happens. Quite frankly, it's refreshing that they're doing this the right way. Those who had doubts certainly had their reasons.
Kukla's Korner reports that the Islanders have asked Tampa Bay for permission to speak with former coach John Tortorella. The Lightning have approved this request.
It doesn't mean anything, but at least we know that the Islanders really are looking for the best option and aren't going to settle for some minor league coach. However, I would advise Mr. Snow that Tortorella can be just as controversial as Ted Nolan was. The fans don't mind that as much, but Snow might be looking for someone who can toe the company line better than Nolan did. Tortorella might not be that guy. That said, it's hard to argue with the young players who developed so well under his tutelage - Vincent Lecavalier, Brad Richards, Martin St. Louis, and Vinny Prospal are just a few players who had breakout seasons for Tortorella.
We'll see what happens. Quite frankly, it's refreshing that they're doing this the right way. Those who had doubts certainly had their reasons.
Tortorella would be a bad choice for the Islanders. Comeau, Okposo, and Nielsen are no Richard, Lecavilier, and St. Louis (only one of them might ever be an all-star).
ReplyDeleteHe needs a team of veterans who could compete. He's like Mike Keenan - don't give him a young team. I know what he did in Tampa, but I don't think he'd be a good fit on the Island. Too much of a hot head who can't endure a losing season.