John Tortorella Interview with James Duthie

NHL on TSN host James Duthie sits down with Vancouver Canucks head coach John Tortorella for an extended one-on-one interview.

[@Charlie-cz8tf]

Love Torts..💕

[@goldenmistakes]

I very much appreciate this interview. I love his honesty.

[@hockeyfanism]

We never see these types of interviews on NHL Network.

[@omaidhousany6370]

torts the best coach in NHL history

[@fleatactical7390]

Ugh, this was such an apologetic interview. F the Canucks for trying to rein in the greatest hockey coach of all time. I'm glad he got out of that cup-less loser-dome as quickly as he did.

[@flyhanseaticair]

Wow. Totally different side to Torts than I'd ever seen. Every one of us has our shortcomings and he had his dealing with the stress of the media after a tough game. Much new found respect for the guy.

[@MrVietDonger-y9l]

i bet reporters that disliked Torts purposely had someone call/message them during presses

[@caniac1230]

this interview was excellent. Torts was a great coach and I loved his honesty especially towards the media.

[@InTheBleakMidwinter666]

How exactly is he a great coach??. Hmmmm scotty bowmen great coach mike keenan great coach torts good to ok coach but never great..... What has he won? Zip

[@TeebTimboe]

@@InTheBleakMidwinter666 he got Tampa Bay their only cup

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@InTheBleakMidwinter666A championship with Tampa. The only 50 win season the Blue Jackets ever had. You're so bold with your lack of knowledge.

[@luisdejesus1218]

People forgot that he won a Stanley Cup 2004. He's a good coach probably not the greatest but a good one. Sadly his own downfall is being too much of a micro manager.

[@dr.loomis4221]

Yea that was almost 20 years ago bud. He focuses too much on defense and handcuffs his offense because of it.

[@shashanks626]

@@dr.loomis4221 He took some mediocre teams far, especially Columbus.

[@bendegroot3655]

Torts is a beauty and a great coach.

[@SameBasicRiff]

TOORRTSS, what a legend , speak the fuck up buddy! even if people hate it they fucking notice it, which is good to wake people up since most are just asleep all the time.

[@sandwedge]

lol this is funny knowing how 2014 went

[@ryanp5137]

He's a straight shooter! And one hell of a coach!!!! Much respect

[@bobyjoeyy]

All of a sudden I have a new found respect for torts

[@MichaelLee-dt1iw]

Torts had the perfect character and swagger for New York City. Aggressive, no nonsense and no bullshit. Edgy guy for an edgy city. Supposedly one of the most generous and benevolent people off the ice, who was heavily involved with his wife in many charities. Would love to see him back here coaching the Rangers again.

[@BameronCerry]

This makes me feel sorry for Tortorella. Duthie and the rest of the press will not leave the man alone and constantly provoke him to have another freak out.

[@James-du5fo]

Torts makes me smile

[@Kreege]

Torts took a lot of criticism(and outright hatred) from people during the first 10-15 years of his coaching career, but I think most hockey fans are starting to come around on him and realize that he is a damn good coach. There's a reason he never stays unemployed for very long.

[@ronbonora7872]

Torts is a very good coach period!

[@jackieparmz]

I have so much fucking respect for Torts. He demands so much from his players, and he can be a butthole of the highest order at times, but he’s so honest and introspective. He’s a flawed person and he admits to it openly. North American sports as a whole would be better if there were more coaches like him.

[@scotey]

Can't help but love the guy. He's tough, but genuine. I'd play my ass off for him. Plus. you gotta love anyone who loves dogs.

[@edannegrin1345]

wow I didn't expect Tortorella to be so open and expressive.

[@jimieljoseph2322]

I can't stand John Tortorella but I agree with him wholeheartedly to a preference of dogs over human beings when not spending time alone.

[@juno1915]

Torts walks in room. Phone rings. Torts leaves.

[@stargazer7876]

Im A life long Ranger fan. The bottom line is love him or hate him he is a terrific coach. And he is right. I wish more people would focus on that instead of the negative stuff. However just like human nature his act can wear on people after time. So I like Torts. When his career is over you would be a fool to say he wasnt a tremendous coach. I will always root for Torts to win another Stanley Cup.

[@LordStanley94]

@Star Gazer As a lifelong Rangers fan as well, I wholeheartedly, 100% agree with you. I think he ousted himself in NY. I would play for him any day. He is a great coach, but he pushed the players beyond the brink. Want to see CBJ vs. AVS for the Holy Grail! Best to you

[@plev10]

Dude can flat out coach. He's gonna be tough to play against this postseason.

[@plev10]

Glad he didn't get to Game 7. 😀

[@GuitarguyRichard56]

Tort's is awesome. Brings character to the game. great for the sport.

[@joegrizzly9651]

Should win coach of the year this year, he did the most with the least, got beat out in 5 to the soon to be champs

[@labibabi1]

This guy is awesome. Miss him in New York.

[@chidrummer1]

Bottom line Coach Tortorella is a damn good coach, he cares about what he does, the game of hockey, and who he coaches. Media is so misleading and when you have an honest guy, who makes no apologies for who he is, it comes out negative. Coach Tortorella in my opinion is a real, true person.

[@adibari1]

I've developed new respect for Torts after watching this. It's a side of him I never thought I'd see

[@tdog1983-v6c]

He’s a good looking man

[@wwesmackdownvsraw]

Outside the media spot lights & camera's I'm sure torts is one of the nicest people ever a person who will have a few pints & wings with you I respect him

[@starkreactor82]

Torts is awesome. Thats why he was good with the Rangers cause he gave them personally.

[@ski4life19]

Seems like I have seen this like a month ago ?

[@CharetteOfficial]

Not sure. However a déjà vù can happen, even dreaming future random stuff.

[@spinladen99]

in before upsetting Tampa

[@richardcalisi9188]

i agree with torts about phones ringing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fuckin annoying.

[@qualityman1965]

What a great guy. I hope he learns French someday. If you catch my drift

[@007jjr]

Read Emotional Intelligence 2.0. It would really help you. You were the same for Concord High School!

[@tomsmith29]

i love torts he's a hot tempered guy but he's honest and reporters love to push your buttons

[@chocolateface8664]

PeeWee Herman interviews Fonzie this should be good

[@MoveInSilence23]

After the rant packages, which are good(esp with Brooksie)... This humanizes him. I like Torts anyway.

[@m_mallz7781]

Big fan of Torts...keeps it real. Media likes to twist, provoke & use sound bites from coaches & players.

[@ultramany121]

This makes Torts a little more likable imo - before this I'll admit that I was not a big fan at all.

[@ultramany121]

Jordan F Did you have fun digging up a 3 year old comment, you irrelevant sack of shit? Stop trolling the internet so much and go do something with your life you airheaded fuck. Your logic doesn't even make any sense.

[@nyk3334]

It is ignorant to have your cell going off.

[@conor8321]

At a glance I thought it said John Travolta interview w duthie. Serious click bait.

[@russbroda2535]

Both strength and a weakness it be.

[@TheBlueJays4]

I love torts

[@jgreico11]

Dogs are better than people, I’d rather be with dogs than people too

[@RobertoGodfrey]

The last question, xD!

[@FrankCastle9714]

Alls

[@vedicardi]

god bless torts

[@OHearn89]

Leafs new coach?

[@robc1342]

Tortorela believes he’s honest and won’t lie but he admitted even in this interview that he had regrets after saying he had none. This guy is self centred and manipulative, a real narcissist.

[@chrisbrann2036]

Who woulda thought? Coach Klein is a narcissist, Sean Avery has plenty of good to say about him, bahahahahaha!

[@chrisbarr1359]

Pull out the dog!

[@theworks1234]

still a goof

[@michaelbrady6646]

Hothead who picks fights with little guys and NEVER WINS.

[@dinopappous6639]

Great interview....but TORTS IS A DUSCHE !!!!

[@Freebirdjack69]

Torts is a bum the way he handled Boogaard situation shows he has no class i support Avery opinions on him.

[@reedallyn1767]

An aggressive American coach who has an overblown valuation on his expertise and knowledge. That's the reason Tortorella couldn't cut it with a Canadian team. As Sean Avery describes, Torterella doesn't understand the nuances of the game from a player's perspective since he never played at any recognizable level, thus is not respected by players. Then to find someone like that at the NHL level is astounding. He should be banned from the game, not only for his lack of knowledge and his reputation, but his poor approach to others in general, as well as the contentious relationship with the media.

[@sean2015]

With all due respect, wasn't *Pat Burns* EXACTLY the same as what you describe here? i.e. a fiery, aggressive and confrontational coach who never played pro hockey, openly despised the media and who tended to inspire fear more than respect in his players? (I don't mean to speak ill of the dead, but you would have to agree with these points). I don't see why you bring up Tortorella's nationality and how that has any bearing on any of the other points you've made. I also don't understand what you mean when you say "Canadian team". The Blue Jackets (whom Tortorella now coaches) have just as many Canadian players on their roster as Americans, and most of their players are actually either European or Russian. The Florida Panthers for example are geographically as far from Canada as you can get anywhere in the NHL, but almost all of their players are from north of the border. Where a team is franchised has little to no bearing on its team culture.

[@MoveInSilence23]

@@sean2015 💯