John Tortorella Off to Quick Start With Golden Knights—But Can It Last?
Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella has picked up plenty of nicknames over the years — Torts, old-school, even “Grumpa. ” “My mom calls me John,” Tortorella said.
“My wife calls me John sometimes — sometimes she uses other names. But Torts is fine. ” At 67, Tortorella has been around the NHL longer than most, building a resume that includes a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004 and a Jack Adams Award that same year, given to the league’s top coach.
The accolades help set the stage. Tortorella is no stranger to the moment or the spotlight and while this stint in Vegas could be his last, he’s already making an impact. With the firing of Bruce Cassidy late in the season and replacing him with Tortorella.
Early returns have been strong, with Vegas opening 2-0-0 under its new coach. The question now: Can it last? Will it last?
A look at Tortorella’s past stops shows a pattern of fast starts or slow starts. Here’s how his teams have performed early in his tenure. What Does History Tell Us?
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