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Originally Posted by FAN
What did Gillis say? Did he say it this year? Can you link? I have read rumors that Torts was high on Gillis' before Torts was even fired.
Well if it's only style of play that Gillis criticized... Gillis did keep a AV and had him coach an offensive style so I assume that Gillis thinks he can and will dictate the team's style of play and Torts is capable of coaching it.
If my memory serves me correctly, weren't Tort's system fast paced and offensive minded with defensemen frequently joining the rush? That was the system he employed with the Lightning and in the first couple of years with the Rangers. With that said, I think the Canucks are trying to more of a grinding team.
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Sorry for the delay - it was to the effect that under Torts NYR plays 'goalie' and not hockey, referring to their defensive style and emphasis on shot blocking. Can't find a link but team 1040 was mentioning how odd of a fit Torts style would be with Gillis' preference for an uptempo offensive team.