He is trying to rebuild his team’s overall confidence level, which is what this team has been needing.

Tortorella is judging which players fit where in his system - and which ones do not fit at all. Something that is quite different from Tom Renny's aproach who switched lines to his liking. This way (hopefully) players won't be as confused about their rolls on this team,and become more involved in the game.

~ As far as line ups go - sow far we know that our fourth-liners are Blair Betts, Colton Orr, and Fredrik Sjostrom.Who worked very well in the last game.

~ Tortorella created top two defensive pairings - Wade Redden with Michal Rozsival and Marc Staal alongside Dan Girardi.

~ Over all the the guys have been agressive in the offence, keeping controll of the puck for most part of the 1st & 2nd periods.But still this team fails to put pucks in the net.

Personally, I like his style, he's more straight forward. He knows how push the guys and focuses in the areas that the team need to work on. Honest guy. Won't give you a hug when you do well (like Renny), and won't kick you in the "can" if you don't.


Negatives


~ Rangers have only 20 games remaining in the regular season in which to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. And with 2 loses we are down to 18 (I think).

~The Rangers have lost 23 manpower games due to injury or illness this season.

~ What I am worried about is the the guys will become puppets to this guy. His theory on hockey is alright, don't get me wrong. But, knowing each players prsonality would be a better way to motivate and bring back the confidence on the ice rink........