John Tortorella, the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, benched Joel Farabee in a recent game. Tortorella stated that Farabee didn't listen and didn't elaborate further. However, Tortorella mentioned that he had a brief conversation with Farabee and believes he will be back in the lineup. Additionally, Tortorella expressed his concern about the lack of emphasis on protecting players from hits in the NHL, stating that the league is becoming a 'no-hit league.'
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John Tortorella was asked if the Flyers sought out any explanation from the league for the call on Garnet Hathaway. The head coach gave an enlightening and compelling answer on what is arguably a dilemma in today's NHL. https://t.co/jWci9nFkH6
John Tortorella’s thoughts on the state of hitting in today's game, after Garnet Hathaway’s hit against the Devils last night: “NHL is almost becoming a “no-hit league.” #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/O8Jvb7YVoO
John Tortorella on the Garnet Hathaway penalty: "That's a problem in our league right now, our players in our league do not put enough emphasis with making sure your protecting yourself from hits like that. We have kind of turned this league into the no hit league."
John Tortorella Joel Farabee: "He'll be fine. I had a two second discussion with him in the hallway, that's all that had to be done." #Flyers
When asked by @JHallNBCS about whether there was further clarification from the league about the Hathaway hit last night, John Tortorella used it as an opportunity to give his thoughts on the state of hitting in today's game. Interesting stuff, whether you agree or disagree. https://t.co/5fXmjKc86V
Torts on Farabee's benching today: How do you expect Joel to respond? "He'll be fine." Do you have discussions with the player after that? "I had a two-second discussion as we passed ways in the hallway. That's all that needed to be done."
John Tortorella on Garnet Hathaway’s hit: “NHL is almost becoming a “no-hit league.” #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/kQguBhILJx
How do you expect Farabee to respond? Torts: "He'll be fine." Do you have discussions with a player after that situation? "I had a two second discussion as we passed ways in the hallway. That's all that needed to be done."
Joel Farabee didn’t speak to media today. John Tortorella said they had a two-second conversation today. Tortorella also said he is past it, and that Farabee will be back in the lineup. #LetsGoFlyers
Joel Farabee didn’t speak to media today. Wasn’t available in dressing room after practice. John Tortorella said they had a two-second conversation in hallway. Tortorella said he himself is past it, that Farabee will be back in and get his opportunities.
John Tortorella said NHL is almost becoming a “no-hit league.” Gave a thoughtful answer on the Garnet Hathaway play last night. Story to come.
John Tortorella on why he benched Joel Farabee: "He didn't listen" Torts would not elaborate further as to why. Honestly, this is a better response then "It's between me and the player." Listen, Farabee legged New Jersey's first goal, you have to play hard every shift #Flyers