Torts: Hank’s the Only Guarantee

John Tortorella is setting the mood for his first full season as Rangers head coach:

As far as the lines are concerned, as far as the makeup of our team, from Scott Gomez right on down, the only guy I know is gonna be there is Hank. He’s gonna be our starting goalie. But other than that, it’s wide open. And I’m not afraid of youth. It’s going to be done on merit.

Make fun of that statement all you want, but it’s good to know that everyone is going to be held accountable for their actions AND their play. Play like crap, sit on the bench. I love it. Not afraid of youth? Amazing.

We got two hot meals a day, we got a great practice facility, we got limos flying all over the place, we got New York City, the theaters, I need this, I need that,” he said. “It’s time to put your hand, instead of asking for more, take it away and start getting things done.

Sheriff Tortorella is in town, and is also an Olympian.