I worked at Nationwide Arena for all of Tort's seasons. He and his wife are awesome people. Coach would take his time to check on me and make sure I was always good. He was always a man of his word and I will always be appreciative for watching him be the LEADER of our Blue Jackets.
@puljudefender2 жыл бұрын
the media always gives him a bad rep
@craignelson79402 жыл бұрын
As a person- not necessarily a coach- they don’t come any better than Torts. Also has foundation to help rescue homeless and/or abused animals and find them forever loving homes.
@jeffjustlookin2 жыл бұрын
@@craignelson7940 As a coach, he did win a cup and he took CBJ to franchise firsts. I have never heard Nationwide Arena as loud as it was after the game 4 sweep of Tampa and I will NEVER forget that moment. THANKS TORT's
@MikeHoncho6102 жыл бұрын
@@craignelson7940 in what way is he not an above avg coach in the league? Lol his services are always being sought after
@craignelson79402 жыл бұрын
@@MikeHoncho610 Never said he was a bad or below average coach. Just stating that he is a great person. Personally I like him as a coach and he can be (and is) a great fit for the right team- like Columbus and now Philly.
@elmalevojj2 жыл бұрын
Been a Flyers fan since the 80's and after watching last year's debacle, he seems like the perfect hire to put a foot in the players asses.
@sean83752 жыл бұрын
met torts while he was walking his dogs as a young fan driving through a neighborhood in new york when he was coaching here. i was so scared from seeing his intimidating demeanor on tv, my mom had to ask him to sign my hat. but his response instantly was so kind and genuine. he smiled and said he was glad to sign my hat. after that i knew my perception of him was skewed by mistaking his passion for hate.
@TheRealJohnJ102 жыл бұрын
I loved Torts with my Rangers. It actually pains me to have to see him now in Philly because we’re big Rivals. Philly is lucky to have him. He going to turn the Bullies around quick. Looking forward to rekindling this rivalry.
@gregrice15322 жыл бұрын
I been flyers fan forever but we're not even close to rangers they play great hockey almost made the cup flyers got along way to go good luck next year
@TheRealJohnJ102 жыл бұрын
@Happy Felton's Knothole Gang! I loved him. Still do.
@chop36252 жыл бұрын
Respect for Torts
@gregb14692 жыл бұрын
This makes me feel better about next season
@jamesturner442 жыл бұрын
same
@seasonstudios Жыл бұрын
BAM!!! Wow these guys hit it on the head as far as the entitlement aspect is concerned. Things have changed so much over the years and a certain part of a person has to feel sorry for the players but for the wrong reasons. You don't earn, you are given and that statement sets a player up for a drifter's life of just waiting for the next entitlment to come along. If you know you have to work hard for what you want, you can appreciate it much more and can deal with the ups and downs instead of crawling inside a pill bottle, a bottle of booze or any other thing that one thinks will fill the void. It's too bad when a coach has to be the parent the player never had. I imagine it can drain a person after a while. Sometimes you have to be cruel (constructive) to be kind and that might help to describe Tortorella's ways as Riley Cote has mentioned in not so many words. Today, coaching no matter what level you're in, must be so difficult because of all the political correctness that floats above in the ether just waiting for some idiot to bring it all crashing down around you.
@derekfelix818810 ай бұрын
Listening to Del Zotto speak so highly of Torts is refreshing. He really understands what the coach is like. I always knew he was misunderstood off the ice.
@jonh9012712 жыл бұрын
When Torts got to Tampa he ran training camp that was affectionately called Camp Torturella. More than one super star puked during Tort's skating drills. That preparation was one of the keys to the Bolts winning their first cup in 2004.
@jwolfe012342 жыл бұрын
MDZ talks about Tort's camp in the video near the end. He called them legendary and he's right. By the time he got to Columbus, pretty much everybody knew it was coming and was prepared for it. But like you said, there was a purpose. In the COVID season, he lamented not being able to run his normal camp because he knew players wouldn't have time to recover before the season started.
@Salvatore12682 жыл бұрын
Im a Rangers fan, and i really enjoy the nasty Knuckles podcast
@NastyKnuckles2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sal
@Chyeahokay2 жыл бұрын
Torts is a mans coach. Not a childish coach. no sugar coating, straight to the point and accountability.
@TravieBallin2 жыл бұрын
Really good insight here
@gypsyproductions99142 жыл бұрын
It is great to finally hear a mature player like MDZ talk about the entitlement mentality that is modern day hockey. I played my share of hockey and my 2 sons went thru the ranks in Minnesota. The cream used to rise to the top when it comes to talent. Now, the money rises to the top. With that comes a bunch of spoiled brats that make up the players of today. I've watched countless dad's spend obscene amounts of money to make sure that their kid was seen and the more talented kids of lower income squashed into obscurity. It used to be earned, now it's bought. Need more evidence? Take a good look at the modern day USHL. Money and politics will surely get you on a squad.
@hockeyalley12 жыл бұрын
Perfectly said its so true i see the same thing happening all over the country.
@nickolasp59102 жыл бұрын
same thing everywhere, 100% agree
@kiroolioneaver85322 жыл бұрын
This has been the case in Hockey Canada minor associations for like the last 25 years lol As long as hockey is prohibitively expensive, you won't see merit rewarded over talent.
@Chyeahokay2 жыл бұрын
Look at Brazil basically getting trots fired. Spoiled little brats
@chuckweber5422 жыл бұрын
if thats true thats a shame.the nhl definitely changed and I do see these young kids have intitlement issues.i think as a Coach you have to be the one to take the lead and push your players no matter what they might feel and I love firey coaches.as a mets fan Terry Collins had alot of that fire and always stuck up for his players and was not afraid to push guys or speak truths even if its negative.i think Philly made the right choice getting torts cause even if they are not cup contenders next year he will give them a push and make sure every player works hard and earns there minutes and at least go in the right direction.
@kajenarumugam94502 жыл бұрын
Since when is Del Zotto an all around defenseman?
@justinalley3399 Жыл бұрын
hes njot del zotto was a flat out massive bust
@ianschroth65752 жыл бұрын
Great to see Riley Cote here! Loved him in the Orange and Black. Anybody know what he's doing now that he's not coaching in the American League? Podcasting? Looking to get back into coaching? He was a great lunchbox hockey player. Never saw him take a shift off.
@LL-ce8dr2 жыл бұрын
I like that.." Hecweres his Heart on his Sleeve & dont care if you make ultra millions or 50 bucks a game Torts is REAL COACH 👌🏽👍🏽👌🏽👍🏽🤟🏽😁💯%RESPECT From Me LL77 ❤️
@joeharris84742 жыл бұрын
Man as a Canuck fan we lost a great human when they fired him I loved playing for coaches like this.
@Pattyboytheking2 жыл бұрын
Lmfao and who did you play for exactly?
@AudioSticks2142 жыл бұрын
Long time Flyers Fan. Last year, for the first time, I got sick and tired of watching them. Somebody (Torts) needs to light a fire under their tired asses. I mean this in the nicest of ways. I loved listening to the press conference and am highly excited for the pre-season to start. 100% behind Torts!!!!
@doblin122 жыл бұрын
Dude same! I was known as the hockey guy around my job (I live near pitt) and I always had a flyers hat or shirt on and last year was the first time I was almost embarrassed to wear my hat and only turned the game on if the boys were up by 2. Last year was heartbreaking for sure.
@redwineisfine2 жыл бұрын
The coach was only a small problem. Fletcher is a hot mess that has set fire to a pseudo rebuild. Fletcher must go. Until then the Flyers will always be a terrible underachieving team.
@ianschroth65752 жыл бұрын
@@redwineisfine Flyers fan since the late 70's here. Last season was just brutal to watch. No identity, no team toughness, just gliding around being outworked. I was bummed when they hired Fletcher. Look what he did to Minnesota and now he's buried the Flyers. Fletch has to go.
@damien90462 жыл бұрын
Same bro. Been watching them since I was 7 in 1971. For the first time last year, I literally couldn't watch. Even during lean years in the past they at least tried and were a hard best. Not last year. Lost their heart.
@straightcashhomey12619 ай бұрын
What Edmonton and Toronto need more than anything is a coach like Tortorella. We are lucky to have him in Philly.
@polkhigh33332 жыл бұрын
Great interview. I have a completely different opinion of Torts, now.
@ejwski36152 жыл бұрын
Torts is great coach perfect to turn this team around I would say jvr, tk, sanhiem might be on their way out now
@mbhawks85442 жыл бұрын
Agreed but not sanhiem
@hockeyexpress78082 жыл бұрын
I don’t mind Konecny and Sanheim. They’re pretty good players and young too. Jvr is alright but never at this price. I would try to at least get a little something for Jvr so we can sign a free agent to take his spot.
@julianc68632 жыл бұрын
TK sucks. Tired of him
@mbhawks85442 жыл бұрын
@@hockeyexpress7808 aka Johnny gaudreau
@sameold50502 жыл бұрын
I think Tortorella will be on Konecny early & often.
@jimjimmy73652 жыл бұрын
Torts is a great coach it’s just the players that don’t like to work hard he holds them accountable which he should especially when your paid millions to play something you love try working at a gas station it sucks but go make a million playing a sport you should show up and give %110 if not get out that’s the torts way and I love it
@ClaimNoName2 жыл бұрын
Though anything can happen, top conditioning also minimizes the risk of injury.
@kiroolioneaver85322 жыл бұрын
The funny thing is Del Zotto's older generation would've call his generation soft lol Torts is realizing (as the research bares out) that there's more effective and productive ways to motivate players than was thought in the pass. We're seeing generational talents like McDavid and Matthews and even Torts admitted he burned a bridge with Brad Richards who ain't no young gun. It's adapt or die and Torts has chosen to adapt.
@chosenone10042 жыл бұрын
Remember when Torts had to physically sit Roy down after his meltdown lol Riley separated Roy’s soul from his body 🤣
@joestrunk9663 Жыл бұрын
always a Fan of MDZ always played a mans game .Gained respect for Totrz At Rangers 'Loved his time here in Columbus , was sorry to see him go . I have passion for the game as a fan i want my players and coaches to have passion . that's John . Its honesty is so refreshing . cant stand the petty and politically correct bull shit of Canadian media personnel constantly running him down .using him as a target . Thanks MDZ for your truth , sometimes pepole have to man up and say it is what it is . great points Entire Panel . Thank you
@paulmatthews24152 жыл бұрын
Del Zotto is a bum. I was so happy when the Rangers were done with him.
@justinalley3399 Жыл бұрын
facts and him of all players shouldnt be calling anybody soft
@thetruth18162 жыл бұрын
If he paces himself lookout for the flyers in a year or 2.. he's so fiery that he burns bridges with lots of people.. hell of a coach though at getting the most out of mediocre/ good talent..
@scotthalladay22102 жыл бұрын
I did like his style at first, it got old after awhile, he did lose the room
@savvy18562 жыл бұрын
Just like in real life, this younger generation isn't fond of rules, regulations, obligations, responsibilities....SO, a coach like Torts is a real punch in the chest to the younger players. But it's exactly what they need. Torts will have a vastly improved record with the Flyers because he runs a tight ship and if you don't give it 110% on every shift, you won't be playing for him!
@pohoheli2 жыл бұрын
if you're lucky, you get the wife you need not the one you want.
@troglodyte_therapist Жыл бұрын
MDZ talking about entitlement is very, very ironic.
@Snipes-762 жыл бұрын
DZ is spot on about the new kids in the league. There’s no other way to describe them other than ‘soft’. The league is soft now too.
@timehrler26862 жыл бұрын
All you people who trash Torts are nuts. If you play hard and put your heart and soul into it, you'll be just fine. I remember Mike Keenan once benched Brian Leetch. $hit happens. You live and learn. 🤷
@mondoseguendo611310 ай бұрын
Keenan was a pos. He wanted his players to hate him as a form of motivation. Torts seems like a good guy who rewards hard work and dedication. There are guys who love Torts; no one loves Keenan.
@dang757902 жыл бұрын
Flyers will stink next year and the next and the next. Don't waste your time.
@eves08109 Жыл бұрын
Poor Torts.😄
@dannybaldwin73432 жыл бұрын
🏒 As a CBJ fan I miss Torts fire and Brimstone which they are Lacking now.🏒🤔🤫
@michaeltootikian44022 жыл бұрын
Torts is a good man
@stevekalis1392 жыл бұрын
I wish the wings would take torts in as coach I think he would fit in great right now
@julianc68632 жыл бұрын
Doesn't matter who's the HC. They need star players. More European players also