Phil Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 2. A few years ago, I spent some time asking GMs about the intricacies of firing coaches. How do you know when is the right time? A consistent response was, “When you see no pushback. The momentum changes in a game, and your group consistently wilts in the face of it.” Publicly and privately, Columbus GM Jarmo Kekalainen stands up for John Tortorella. This is key, because sometimes what people say in private is not the same as what they say in public. But, as the Blue Jackets were swept last weekend in Nashville, extending the losing streak to five games, it was impossible not to wonder about that “pushback.” Instead, Kekalainen publicly backed his coach on Tuesday morning, disputing the idea players have tuned out Tortorella. “We owe him a lot for what he’s done for this franchise…. I don't believe in quick fixes — that you all of a sudden blow up something that you've been building for a while. I have full confidence we’re going to snap out of this.” https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/31-thoughts-nhl-exploring-nba-top-shot-trend/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 He's toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Yeah, and with an expiring contract, to boot. Maybe they don't fire him, but I don't think he's coming back. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 His future is basically hinged on Laines production now after that trade. Laine looks okay so far but if there are a couple more benching......... If Laine ends the season in sniper form though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Roslovic is almost a point per game player since the trade too. They definitely won that one. You are right though, if Laine can become the consistently elite sniper he's definitely capable of being, it'll save Torts. He's pushed them to be a team that overachieves and the wheels were bound to come off eventually but Laine ups the talent level there so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Not firing Torts is one thing. Not signing him to a long term contract is another. Not signing him will be tantamount to firing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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