REPORT - John Tortorella likely to be punished by the NHL after breaching his contract agreement
John Tortorella stormed out of the arena after the Flyers endured a big loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night, where Tortorella faced his former team (Columbus) for the first time in years.
''He walked out of the arena, no explanation no nothing'' says a Flyers reporter Giana Jade who was one of several Flyers reporters waiting for Tortorella to appear for the post-game media availability.
The next morning Tortorella was asked if there was any reasoning behind him storming out unannounced, was it the loss, are you frustrated at your team? Was a few of many questions asked to Torts. His response ''none of your business''.
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One issue with Tortorella storming out of the arena and not speaking with the media is all NHL head coaches are required to speak with the media after each and every game, it is in their contracts and is also a part as to why they are paid.
''The NHL requires head coaches to talk after games. Tortorella instead sent associate coach Brad Shaw to speak after the loss to the Jackets.''
''I think during his career, he's almost always talked to the media after every game,» GM Chuck Fletcher said.'' I don't think it will be an issue moving forward.''
Asked why Tortrorella declined to speak Thursday, Fletcher said: «I can't speak for John. It's up to John to speak for him.»
An NHL spokesman said the league was «handling» the situation. Tortorella has been fined several times in his career.
Tortorella has already been fined several times throughout his coaching career, may witness another one?
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13 NOVEMBRE | 378 ANSWERS REPORT - John Tortorella likely to be punished by the NHL after breaching his contract agreement Should John Tortorella receive discipline for this? | ||
| Yes | 136 | 36 % |
| No | 242 | 64 % |
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