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John Tortorella's anthem stance draws differing reactions from NHL players

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Is John Tortorella right?

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Team USA coach John Tortorella has been in the spotlight this week for his comments regarding what he would do if one of his players sat during the playing of the national anthem.

As a refresher, Tortorella told Linda Cohn of ESPN that if any of his players sat during the national anthem, they would sit for the rest of the game. Tortorella also did not back down from similar questions the next day, essentially doubling down on the sentiment.