Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Tortorella Not to Blame

Adam Proteau at The Hockey News says John Tortorella and his suspension are not to blame for the Rangers being on the verge of blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Capitals...

"With the series headed back to Washington – and with the Caps looking like they’re going to rebound from a 3-1 series deficit and move on to the second round – Tortorella’s regrettable Game 5 actions are going to be labeled by some as one of the main reasons the Rangers blew it.

That’s just not the case. As has become clear with every listless on-ice shift by the New Yorkers, this series never has been in the Rangers’ control. It’s been in the control of Lundqvist for three games and out of his control for the other three."

...have to agree with Proteau, the Rangers problem go a lot deeper than Tortorella.

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