Tortorella Fined $20,000 for Pittsburgh Comments

[Bob Richards]

Originally Posted by HockeyStickHomicide

Anyone watching EJ hradek on nhl live right now? Hes a ****ing tard too. Basically saying torts should know his place.

Whats he saying?

[HAPPY HOUR]

Originally Posted by HockeyStickHomicide

Anyone watching EJ hradek on nhl live right now? Hes a ****ing tard too.

EJ is no Ranger fan. I like Deb though.

[MDL8981]

Has anyone ever seen a team protected by its governing body the way the NHL protects the Penguins? I mean....holy hell. Its beyond bias at this point. They are basically above the rules and can do/say whatever they want. And if anyone questions them, the hammer gets dropped.

[wolfgaze]

Knew a fine was coming.

[Victory*]

Originally Posted by MJB Devils23

If all 18,200 at the next game donate $1.10, that would pay off the fine.

$20,000 well worth it.

Man, I wish they'd actually do that. Any fan would pay a buck to Torts for being so epic.

[The Lone Ranger]

Glad that Torts said what he said. About time that somebody did.

Now that he has made a big stink out of it and has caught the media's attention, no way does Tanksburgh get the benefit of the doubt the next time this kind of **** happens again.

[Machinehead]

Now I want the Cup even more just to shove it up the league's ass.

[bmw2004]

This is just unbelievable. I have no words. This league just proved me that they'll do anything to protect Crosby, Malkin and their ****ing owner.

[Maineice11]

Originally Posted by Victory

Man, I wish they'd actually do that. Any fan would pay a buck to Torts for being so epic.

can this seriously be setup to be done tomorrow night? a couple ppl walk around and then throw it over the bench to torts....that would be amazing!!!

[BroadwayBlues]

Bettman sucks. lol

He's from Queens and I want to like him but.........no.

[Loffen]

LOL. What a ****ing joke.

[BroadwayBlues]

Originally Posted by HockeyStickHomicide

Anyone watching EJ hradek on nhl live right now? Hes a ****ing tard too. Basically saying torts should know his place.

He's not a Ranger guy.

When I listen to him on that show, it sounds like it bothers him to say something nice about the Rangers.

He used to be a Ranger fan but switched to the Islanders when he was a kid.

[BlueshirtBlitz]

Originally Posted by Bob Richards

Every time Torts comes out for a Post Game interview, he should show up to Goldbergs entrance music.

TOOOOOOOOO-OOOORTS!

as he Jackhammers Brooks and big boots Crosby.

[Dirtywater]

Guys, careful. If Mario gets wind of your complaining, he'll cry about the integrity of the NHL and threaten to take his puck and go home.

[Staals Eyeballs]

Typical NHL. Not even surprised. And of course Orpik gets off the hook.

[Senorchris]

I wonder if Dolan can give Torts a public $20k 'spot bonus', as coaches' salaries don't count against the salary cap, without drawing further umbrage from the league?

The Rangers org seems quite happy to stand up to the NHL when it feels strongly about something (e.g. the website mess a few years ago), and that would make quite the point.

[Zzzherdev]

Originally Posted by Dirtywater

Guys, careful. If Mario gets wind of your complaining, he'll cry about the integrity of the NHL and threaten to take his puck and go home.

I was thinking he would get Bettman to suspend our board for complaining

[Machinehead]

Originally Posted by Dirtywater

Guys, careful. If Mario gets wind of your complaining, he'll cry about the integrity of the NHL and threaten to take his puck and go home.

I pray that he does take his puck and go home. The day Mario is no longer a part of this sport will be the brightest day in hockey history.

[HatTrick Swayze]

Originally Posted by MJB Devils23

It's sad. Even if Orpik would have gotten fined, the max he would have had to forfeit is like $3,000. But yet saying bad things can get you $20,000+.

Apparently hurting feelings is far worse than actually physically hurting other players according to the NHL.

The league cares more about its image and reputation than player safety.

Typical ass-backwardness we've come to know under Bettman.

[mattyd99]

Originally Posted by HatTrick Swayze

The league cares more about its image and reputation than player safety.

Typical ass-backwardness we've come to know under Bettman.

Yet they non stop preach head shots and safety and everytime they have a chance to make a stand they don't.

Typical Bettman.

[Lucky Luke]

Originally Posted by Victory

They should pay Torts for telling the truth, not take his money.

They can't handle the truth.

[OverTheCap]

Originally Posted by HatTrick Swayze

The league cares more about its image and reputation than player safety.

Typical ass-backwardness we've come to know under Bettman.

Yup, that's been readily apparent since Avery's sloppy seconds suspension. Repeat offending head shotters were suspended less games than he was.

Little does the NHL realize is that if they don't give a damn about player safety, and apply a double standard when it comes to one team, it will tarnish their image and reputation far more than Torts' words.

[PuckBuddy]

Caps fan here. Rangers fans should take up a collection for Tort's fine. I'd even chip in a few bucks, it was worth it. That's straight ********.

[nyrmessier011]

Atleast we can talk about it here since the NHL board only allows talk about Crosby's response. The protection the team receives from the league and the media is second to none in sports. Whatever. We'll beat them in the playoffs. Dolan will pay for it

[NCRanger]

Maybe it's time to go the Devils route and get a judge to slap an injunction on the fine?

I'm no lawyer, and I do not have the NHL by-laws at my disposal, but in my opinion, Torts did not say anything that warrants a $20,000 fine.

Awfully fishy how once people associated with the league start calling out the Pittsburgh Bettmans bull****, they are made to apologize or get fined.

I hope the Flyers put a hurting on those ********.