Everyone knows that John Tortorella has a firey personality, that is one of the characteristics that makes him such a great coach. However, this personality trait got him into some trouble recently, as he was ejected from the game against the Washington Capitals. When he was ejected, though, he refused to leave the bench, getting him into more trouble.
He was getting some love on social media for his refusal to listen to officials, however, it ended up getting him into more trouble, as he was suspended for 2 games for his actions.
The NHL came out with a justification for its 2 game suspension, saying that Tortorella set a dangerous precedent for the future. The NHL does not want coaches to blatantly ignore Officials' decisions during games.
Elliotte Friedman weighed in on the justification, saying that he believes the Officials should reveal what was said, as it might provide some clarification on the reaction.
