Torts: I Told Hags To Do It Again
Larry Brooks at the New York Post has John Tortorella's response to what he told Carl Hagelin after he was ridiculously penalized for charging the goaltender during last night's 1-0 to the Stars...
"The goalie charged him," the coach said. "I told Hags to do it again, to go after the puck because that's his job.
"It should have been a non-call. I think sometimes they think they have to call something."
...great job by Torts making sure Hagelin stays aggressive and confident with his speed. Last thing the Rangers need is an awful call like that to put the shackles on their young, speedy winger.
Even the Dallas goaltender, Richard Bachman, agreed it was a bad call...
"No way do I blame him for hitting me. We both got to the puck at just about the same time, and that's what happens."
...i said it in my post game thoughts last night, that could have been one of the worst calls I have even seen. While the Rangers lost anyway, could you imagine Torts' reaction if Dallas would have scored on the power play. Would have made for a great segment on 24/7.
For video of the play click the "Read More" tab below.
Video if Hagelin being unfairly penalized for running into Bachman...
Remember to follow me on Twitter & Facebook or e-mail me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Brukie_
upstate tom
NYR1fanPJ
"The goalie charged him," the coach said. "I told Hags to do it again, to go after the puck because that's his job.
"It should have been a non-call. I think sometimes they think they have to call something."
...great job by Torts making sure Hagelin stays aggressive and confident with his speed. Last thing the Rangers need is an awful call like that to put the shackles on their young, speedy winger.
Even the Dallas goaltender, Richard Bachman, agreed it was a bad call...
"No way do I blame him for hitting me. We both got to the puck at just about the same time, and that's what happens."
...i said it in my post game thoughts last night, that could have been one of the worst calls I have even seen. While the Rangers lost anyway, could you imagine Torts' reaction if Dallas would have scored on the power play. Would have made for a great segment on 24/7.
For video of the play click the "Read More" tab below.
Video if Hagelin being unfairly penalized for running into Bachman...
Remember to follow me on Twitter & Facebook or e-mail me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
4 comments
@thenyrblog Too bad he doesn't back Avery the same way. Avery could be another weapon for him to use but refuses to do so.
if i've said it once i've said it eight thousand times, if you're a goaltender & leave your crease you should be held to the same rules as a skater. if i were playing i'd NAIL any goalie that was STUPID enough to put himself in that position. come on rules commitee lets not treat these so called athletes like pussy a**ed wimps !!! if they don'y want to be hit, STAY IN THE CREASE.... CHANGE THE RULING...
@thenyrblog you should find the video of him going NUTS after they made the call lol, a very unhappy Torts...
