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john tortorella
Last updated: 5 hours ago
5 hours ago
"There’s no blueprint as far as how you go about it,"
nydailynews.com - 5 hours ago
A rare two-day layoff allows the Rangers to decompress from Thursday night’s 3-2 overtime loss in Game 1 here to learn from their mistakes and calm their frustrations (read: Henrik Lundqvist).    
john tortorella "I’m not a big believer in you need 15 positives to four negatives or not too many negatives or this, that and the other thing, We let the tape talk. And our team is used to that. I’m not saying it’s negative; I’m just saying we give our team what we think they need to get prepared for the next game."
Steve Eminger "It’s the playoffs, The way we have to play is to be aggressive on our forecheck, and defensively, we have to bang and crash."
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8 hours ago
"If the puck gets to Nasher there, he has a great scoring chance, It's the right play."
7 hours ago
"I don't think it's playing with their head at all, It'd be nice to win one, but I don't think it's gotten that far. I'm not so sure it was a bounce of the puck [Thursday]. We were dominated in overtime."
20 hours ago
"We were OK, but we’re going to need to be better if we’re going to win our next game here,"
espn.go.com - 18 hours ago
Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates takes exception with Rangers coach John Tortorella
john tortorella "We've got everybody and their brother whining out there in Washington about what happened in that series, And I think that's a big reason they lose that series."

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22 hours ago
"If we’re going to win our next game here, we’re going to need to be better."
nypost.com - yesterday
BOSTON — For the first time in the playoffs, Rangers coach John Tortorella decided to split up his top defensive pair of Dan Girardi and Ryan McDonagh in deference to his opposition’s depth.In last night’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference...
Ryan McDonagh "You have to try and contain them, but they have great depth throughout their lineup, So you don’t have focus on one group."

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yesterday
"It's still not there, We need to be better right on through it."
yesterday
"Our power play struggled a bit, but other than that I thought we played really well, I thought we got better as the series went on."
yesterday
"You look at all the teams that have success in the playoffs, every single year the teams that are having success in the playoffs are very good on special teams, And that's what's going to win you games here."
yesterday
"I’ve settled with some lines that I think have given us some balance — not only through the middle, but just through our lineup, I feel pretty comfortable with our lineup right now."
torontosun.com - yesterday
Fresh off the Washington Capitals' tough first-round playoff loss in seven games, head coach Adam Oates is none too pleased with fellow bench boss John Tortorella.

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nydailynews.com - yesterday
The game within the game began in the Bruins’ press conference room, which became the waiting room on Thursday morning at TD Garden.    
claude julien "Well he wanted to come in here before me, so I don’t know what to tell you, I’m sure he’s excited about answering your questions. He always is. Good luck, guys."
claude julien "I know John, and I respect John for who he is and what he is, Right now, we’re competitors, and just like him, I have no intentions of chatting with him until this series is over. Simple as that. I certainly respect him for what he’s done, and who he is. He has his own personality, and I’m one of those people that respect people for who they are. I’ve had some good chats with John in the past."
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slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com - yesterday
Boston winger Brad Marchand left the team's morning skate with an apparent injury Thursday, but Coach Claude Julien said Marchand would play against the Rangers.

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yesterday
"As you go further and further, special teams and power play has more of a role."
nydailynews.com - 2 days ago
Stop whining, Washington.The Rangers said on Wednesday that they are turning their focus to Boston. But first, John Tortorella had a parting shot for the Washington Capitals, who believed the officials favored New York in the teams’ seven-game first-round series.    
john tortorella "I like where our team is as far as how they handle themselves, We’ve got everybody and their brother whining up there in Washington about what happened in that series, and I think that’s a big reason why they lose that series. So I just think our mind-set is very good, as far as not letting anything bother us. (We’re) just getting ready to play each day: Play the game, practice the next day and just go about our business."
Alex Ovechkin "Not saying there was a phone call, but they wanted Game 7, For ratings. You know, lockout, escrow, league must make profit."

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3 days ago
"We have a good group, It’s a group that I think totally understands taking it one day at a time."
3 days ago
"Down 2-0 [in the series], I just didn’t think we were that far off, I think a number of people thought we’re down 2-0, we’re not going to get this done. It’s a tall hill to climb, but we just went about our business."
2 days ago
"He certainly wasn't totally on but he's very close, I thought he played very well in Game 7. He's playing and I think he's going to be a really big part of this as we enter into Boston."
Rick Nash plan: Press on
bostonherald.com
2 days ago
"We’ve got everybody and their brother whining out there in Washington about what happened in that series, and I think that’s a big reason why they lose that series, I think our mindset is very good as far as not letting anything bother us."
2 days ago
"Anything they can get to they're going to block, There are certain times, and I'm not getting into our coverage around our goalie, but if they get a chance, they are going to block a shot . . . everybody."
edmontonsun.com - 2 days ago
The series might be over but the gamesmanship between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers is continuing.
george mcphee "wanted a Game 7."
george mcphee "I don't think there's a league conspiracy but it sure didn't feel right. Alex wasn't wrong, I talked to them during the series but at some point you stop. They'll referee the way they want to referee. I didn't like the refereeing, but if you complain about it during the series and you're accused of trying to gain an edge. If you complain about it after a series is over, then it's whining and sour grapes."

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newsday.com - 2 days ago
Before the Islanders complete their move to Brooklyn, they'll be making a stop in the Bronx. And the Rangers are coming along, too.

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nydailynews.com - 2 days ago
Stop whining, Washington.   The Rangers are turning their focus to Boston. But first … a parting shot from John Tortorella, who believes the Capitals’ weakness was the Rangers’ strength in their seven-game first-round series:   “I like where our team is as far as how they handle themselves,” ...    

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3 days ago
"This is how you hopefully become a playoff savvy team, is going through these experiences, We have some of that going through it last year, but I think some guys don’t have a clue what they’re doing, they don’t have a clue about the pressure and sometimes that’s good."
3 days ago
"He’s grabbed a hold of it, I think he’s stepped in here to try and make a difference and he’s made some big plays for us. I’m not afraid to put him in a lot of different situations and a lot of different positions."
3 days ago
"No. Not a chance. Have you? I haven't read any of your stuff."