Tortorella reached his expiration date

Someone got a hold of the former Ranger and asked him his thoughts on John Tortorella's firing. He didn't disappoint.

The Bruins' 3-1 win over the Rangers last Saturday dropped New York out of the playoffs and put John Tortorella out of a job. Tortorella was fired as head coach of the Blueshirts on Wednesday, five days after they were eliminated by the Bruins in the

But the part that is a sure thing is Sather can certainly predict the splash the hiring would make, and the resonance it might have with the Rangers' returning players who felt worn out — even buggy-whipped at times — by just-fired coach John Tortorella.

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John Tortorella will mostly be remembered for his verbal sparring with reporters. Nick Wass/Associated Press John Tortorella will mostly be remembered for his verbal sparring with reporters. John Tortorella's lasting legacy with the Rangers will not

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Tortorella reached his expiration date