Confirmed with Link: John Tortorella Has Been Fired and the subsequent coaching search

[0ddManRush]

Via SNYRangersBlog

Q: Public questioning a factor?

A: There wasn’t one specific reason. It was the choice of how we are going to get better and move forward. It wasn’t one specific thing.

Q: On Mike Sullivan:

A: The staff is the way it is right now. We are dealing with this today and we will decide on that in our meetings.

Q: On Kreider

A: I thought he played very well. Young players sometimes take longer to develop. I think Chris was fine. He will be an excellent player. I am not disappointed in his development and I think he will be a great player for us for a long time.

Q: On the style of the new coach

A: There are a lot of factors when looking for someone who can get us to our ultimate goal. It isn’t an easy thing to achieve. Hopefully whoever we hire has a lot of the good things that Torts has, the good things that Tom Renney has. There are a lot of good coaches out there.

Q: On Lundqvist’s comments

A: IT didn’t have anything to do with. We plan to sign Henrik to a long-term comment. It had nothing to do with that. This was a decision that I made.

 

[shoothepuck]

Does Sather realise that every GM has a shelf life too..

 

[KreiMeARiver*]

Well one is that it's none of his business who they hire. Coaches are hired to help discipline the players. It would be hard for your friend to tell you what to do.

That's like you choosing your boss, teachers, or maybe even your parents.

I disagree, as someone who runs a business, I often seek the opinion of certain key employees when making a hire (who they would be reporting to). Henke should be here for life, and he's as much if not more important to this organization than anyone else not named Dolan.

 

[Made Dan]

Please no Ruff. Yes to Vigneault. Maybe to Tippett.

 

[Thirty One]

Sullivan stayed in Tampa beyond Torts' firing.

 

[BlueshirtBlitz]

Speaks volumes about his tenure here.

Yeah wait a minute, Slats of all GM's really shouldn't make such bold claims.

 

[nevesis]

“@stevezipay: Sather: "Can't predict what new coach's system will be like"”

 

[BlueshirtBlitz]

Does Sather realise that every GM has a shelf life too..

Not in New York, apparently.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Pierre for the PP with whomever we hire.

Can't see him taking an assistant coaching position.

 

[KreiMeARiver*]

NO! It's one thing if a player and coach don't mix and you go with your star (happens all the time) but the player should not hand pick the coach.

I did not say hand pick, by any means. I just believe he should be able to interview candidates and give feedback.

 

[nevesis]

“@stevezipay: Sather: Not thinking about Richards situation at moment...â€

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Nick Cotsonika ‏@cotsonika 24s
Sather won't comment on Richards' future.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

so if we bought out Richards, does anyone want Sather to have 21 mil in cap space w this market? lol

 

[NYR94]

Tortorella wasn't the problem. Some NHL team is going to get a very good head coach this summer.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

“@stevezipay: Sather: "Can't predict what new coach's system will be like"â€

In other news I'm breathing and the sky is blue.

 

[NYSportsfan87]

I wouldn't be surprised if Dolan hasn't found out he's been fired yet haha

 

[Doctor King Schultz]

This makes the offseason seem so much longer...and the playoffs aren't even over yet.

 

[silverfish]

Big no to AV from me.

Ruff? Yes. Eakins? Yes. Tippett? You betcha.

 

[Thirty One]

Can't see him taking an assistant coaching position.

I would prefer coaches who have coached in the past 30 years anyways.

 

[0ddManRush]

Tortorella wasn't the problem. Some NHL team is going to get a very good head coach this summer.

Bet he doesn't and sits out at least a year.

Great guy. Good coach. Team just needed a change.

 

[Kreider Typical]

Speaks volumes about his tenure here.

so ironic haha

 

[GregSirico]

“@stevezipay: Sather: Not thinking about Richards situation at moment...â€

aka he's gone

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Nick Cotsonika ‏@cotsonika 9s
Sather says he knows the reasons for firing Torts seem "a little vague to you."

 

[Miamipuck]

Yes he is still head coach of Phoenix, but I believe him and Maloney are both with out contracts at the moment. I could be wrong tho.

This has probably been answered as I am digging thru thread, but Maloney was reupped yesterday. I think Tippett is pretty much untouchable. I don' think they are going to allow him to be interviewed outside the organization.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Nick Cotsonika ‏@cotsonika 11s
Sather said scratching Richards was "an organizational decision" that Tortorella made in conjunction with front office.