Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella lashed out at reporters for their coverage of defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, defending the player's performance and claiming he's been unfairly criticized. Ristolainen has been a key player for the Flyers this season, but with the team struggling, trade rumors have intensified, placing him at the center of speculation.
It's always been known that John Tortorella wears his emotions on his sleeve with the media no matter the issue.He came to his own player's rescue on Monday.Tortorella fired shots toward reporters after practice in regards to how defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has been portrayed by them as of late. Once he started out with his comments aggressively, Tortorella began to explain his reasoning as to why he was frustrated for the commentary on Ristolainen's play.'You guys hate him.
But the Flyers have dropped four of their last five games, which has caused them to sink into a tie for last place in the Metropolitan Division with 41 points at 18-20-5.More NHL: Flames' Rasmus Andersson Throws Shade at Oilers, Canucks While Discussing Potential Trade RumorsTrade rumors grow rapidly by the day as many project the Flyers to be sellers at the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline. Ristolainen is at the center of those talks, ranking No.
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