Quotes: Torts On Roster Moves (Update With Video)
Update 8:18AM: To see video of Tortorella speaking about the cuts, click after the jump.
Original Post: Yesterday, the Rangers cut their roster down to 34 players.
Coach John Tortorella spoke to reports after the announcements were made on the cuts.
Torts on the defensemen so far:
“I like what I see from the kids,” Tortorella said. “As far as the veteran guys, I’m not crazy about what’s going on there. I’m not crazy about a few guys on the blue line in how they’ve played.”
On Marian Gaborik, who skated yesterday and scored in a scrimmage:
“With Gabby, it’s a matter of him mentally feeling comfortable with it,” Tortorella said. “It’s goodd to see him scrimmage today, you can see the talent level there. It’s just like knee injuries, a lot of it is just getting through it mentally. Hopefully we’ll be smart about this and get him geared up for that opener. He will play some exhibition games, it’s just when he plays them.
“I don’t blame him for the way he thinks about this,” Tortorella added. “I believe in pushing athletes. But you can’t be stupid either.”
For more on what Tortorella spoke about, visit Ranger Rants.
