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Originally Posted by Cheerio
Oh right because Torterella is the only coach in the NHL that tells his team not to take penalties. Whereas I'm Oates was on the Caps bench saying "hook, hold do whatever you want". What a ridiculous post.
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Cause that's exactly what I said, right? Of course Tortorella was emphasising the need to avoid penalties against Washington.
If you don't think they're discussing what to do if you're behind the play on a developing 3 on 2 depending on the team they are playing then you're mistaken on how in depth the coaches are, that's why they make millions. Taking a penalty on a 3 on 2 against Winnipeg is entirely different than taking a penalty on the same play against Washington. No 2 play is the same and instincts take over so it's never an exact science but there is such thing as a good penalty and against Washington there is fewer than any other team.
Did New York get away with a few? Of course, it's the playoffs every team does. Doesn't require a conspiracy - especially one that's going to prevent a possible Crosby vs Ovechkin Conference finals.