One NHL coach’s future seems fairly clear in John Tortorella. He is reportedly not expected back as head coach of the Blue Jackets with the belief being it is a mutual parting of ways. What is unclear is where he is going to land next. My personal favorite are the Buffalo Sabres. Torts has a proven track record for laying a winning foundation and that’s what they need.
Fate of Travis Green and other coaches a mystery
Pierre LeBrun attacked the subject in a recent column. His focus is on coaches with expiring contracts like Tortorella and interim Habs coach, Dominique Ducharme.