Quotes: John Tortorella Meets The Media
Jim Cerny, at his Rink Rap blog, has a nice recap of some of what John Tortorella had to say when he met the media earlier today.
On Brandon Dubinsky and a possible holdout:
“This happens, and I’m not sure where this is going to go…it’s not like we hold grudges….it’s not going to affect our camp. We are going to go about our business as a team as we’re supposed to.”
On Vinny Prospal:
He believes that Prospal will be quite motivated this season, playing for a contract next year and also looking for redemption after being bought out by the Lightning. “It’s good to have a player in that situation.” Torts also said that having someone who understands his coaching and motivational style as well as Prospal does will be a benefit in the dressing room this year. “Vinny Prospal definitely understands me and will carry the message for me” despite a much-chronicled combative relationship with Tortorella, which the coach also tried to dispell. “Don’t misconstrue all of that stuff that goes on. That’s heat of the battle stuff. We have a tremendous relationship.”
On Donald Brashear over Colton Orr:
“Colton did a lot of heavy lifting for this team, so I don’t want to disrespect him at all. I just think Donald is a little bit better skater. Let’s hope that’s the case.”
For the rest of what Torts had to say, visit Rink Rap.
Also, for a little on what Torts said about the power play. Visit Ranger Rants.
