John Tortorella, the coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, praised Tyson Foerster as one of his best defensive players. Nick Seeler leads the NHL in blocked shots with 181 and Tortorella stated they are not looking to trade him, emphasizing his importance to the team's competitiveness and unity. Seeler's shot blocking ability is attributed to both his hockey sense and willingness, with Tortorella highlighting his courage. Tortorella also expressed admiration for Marc Staal's competitive nature and desire to contribute to the team. Young Flyers players have shown improvement under Tortorella's coaching, with Foerster impressing the coach and embracing the team's playoff push.
"Just walking down the street people recognize you and the fans here have been great so it's pretty cool." Tyson Foerster speaks with @ashlynrsullivan about impressing Coach Tortorella with his play, Joel Farabee taking him under his wing and embracing the Flyers' playoff push. https://t.co/lBZ2WK74J7
Two Young Flyers Players Have Found Their Feet Under Tortorella https://t.co/BI9hpXU3IY
John Tortorella has talked to Marc Staal. Says he's a competitive guy, and wants to be a part of this #Flyers
How much of Nick Seeler's shot blocking ability is a willingness to do it, and how much is it his hockey sense to put himself in those positions? Torts: "Well, he has hockey sense. But 99 percent of it is balls."
Nick Seeler is an asset on and off the ice, and one the Flyers do not want to trade #Flyers #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/CvUALKqliq
Tyson Foerster took over in 45 seconds, John Tortorella had high praise for a defenseman and the Flyers won a game they really needed. @JHallNBCS has the story: https://t.co/93kukBQkA6
Nick Seeler is a beast and he leads the NHL in blocked shots with 181 "We are not looking to trade Seels." - John Tortorella
Nick Seeler is a beast and he leads the NHL in blocked shots with 181 "We are not looking to trade Seels." & John Tortorella https://t.co/91bBXsgtaS
John Tortorella on Nick Seeler: "We are not looking to trade Seels. He's a huge part of the competitiveness of the room, that brings the room together. He's one of the true competitors that I've ever coached, as far as how he handled himself." #Flyers
John Tortorella called Tyson Foerster one of his best defensive players #Flyers