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John Tortorella, 50-year-old Boston native, replaces fired New York Ranger coach, Tom Renney. Tortorella is know as "The Torch" who guided the Tampa Bay Lightning to the 2004 Stanley Cup championship and left some scorched earth along the way.
John Tortorella, 50-year-old Boston native, replaces fired New York Ranger coach, Tom Renney. Tortorella is know as "The Torch" who guided the Tampa Bay Lightning to the 2004 Stanley Cup championship and left some scorched earth along the way.
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Report: Rangers to hire Vigneault as coach
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Report: Rangers to hire Vigneault as coach The New York Rangers hired Alain Vigneault as their new head coach, ESPNNewYork.com reported Saturday. Vigneault was also a candidate for the Dallas Stars job, but removed his name from...Tags: Dallas Stars, Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks
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On The Fly: Kraft Says Putin Stole His Ring, Mets Insist Big Players Soon To Come
There is still half the year to go, but this should make the list of bizarre stories of 2013. Patriots owner Robert Kraft says former Russian premier Vladimir Putin "stole" one of his Super Bowl rings. Kraft had been saying for eight years that he "gave"...Tags: National Basketball Association, Father's Day, Mike Napoli, Vancouver Canucks, Jason Kidd
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Kings assistant John Stevens to interview with New York Rangers
Interest in Kings assistant coach John Stevens appears to be heating up around the league with the New York Rangers now entering the picture. Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi said, via email Thursday night, that Stevens is expected to interview with...
Tags: Stanley Cup Playoffs, Vancouver Canucks, Ice Hockey, New York Rangers, Darryl Sutter
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On The Fly: Tebow Signs For NFL Minimum, UConn Men Back In Playoffs, Manti Te'o Answers Questions
Tim Tebow is officially on board with the Patriots for two years and, according to multiple reports, will make the NFL's minimum salary ($630,000 for 2013). Tebow's previous contract, a five-year deal he signed with the Broncos in 2010, reportedly paid...Tags: Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, Robert Griffin III, Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Reports: Rangers to interview Ruff
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Reports: Rangers to interview Ruff Lindy Ruff, who concluded his playing career with the New York Rangers, is a candidate to fill the team's coaching vacancy. The Rangers received permission from the Buffalo Sabres to interview Ruff,...Tags: Toronto Marlies, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, National Hockey League
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No pushovers left for Penguins
SportsTalkThe disparity in parity between the Eastern and Western conferences was on full display in Round 2 of the NHL playoffs. The Western Conference gave us two great series while the Eastern Conference matchups were like watching a baby seal...... -
One Mess On Each Side Of The Hudson
The Hartford CourantThis is A Tale of Two Messes — well, actually three messes, but three doesn't fit the tired sports writing metaphor. Besides, I'm not sure that "mess" fully describes the inane garbage that comes out of the mouth of Ohio State president E. Gordon...Tags: Nicole Polizzi, Big East Conference, Ohio State Buckeyes, Louisville Cardinals, Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Report: Gretzky, Messier interested in Rangers' head coaching job
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Report: Gretzky, Messier interested in Rangers' head coaching job Former standout players Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier are interested in the New York Rangers' vacant head coaching position, Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos reported Friday....Tags: Phoenix Coyotes, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Glen Sather, Paulina Gretzky, Boston Bruins
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Rangers dismiss Tortorella as coach
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Rangers dismiss Tortorella as coach John Tortorella is out as coach of the New York Rangers. Less than a week after the Rangers were eliminated from the NHL playoffs, Tortorella was let go after 4 1/2 seasons on the job. The team...Tags: New Jersey Devils, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, Ice Hockey
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John Tortorella is fired as coach of New York Rangers
John Tortorella was defiant in stating that the New York Rangers didn't take a step back when they were knocked out of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the second round. General Manager Glen Sather thought otherwise and fired the combative coach Wednesday....
Tags: CBS Corp., Stanley Cup Playoffs, NBC (tv network), Steve Smith (wide receiver, born 1979), Abusive Behavior
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On The Fly: Could Hartford Fans See A Familiar Face Behind The Rangers' Bench?
The Hartford CourantThe fiery and entertaining John Tortorella is out, so the Rangers need a coach. Could Hartford fans see a familiar face in New York? Lindy Ruff and Alain Vigneault have been cited as the leading candidates by media all over North America. Mark Messier,...Tags: Yankee Stadium, Doc Rivers, New York Yankees, Numbness, National Hockey League
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Bruins advance to Eastern finals vs. Penguins
ReutersBruins advance to Eastern finals vs. Penguins BOSTON -- Back at the NHL trade deadline, the Bruins thought they had swung a deal with Calgary for future Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla. But Iginla, who had no-trade protection, said he wanted to go to...Tags: Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Derek Stepan, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Wade Redden, Shawn Thornton
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