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Silverman: Rangers' Next Coach Can't Take Tortorella Route
It's not about a coach forcing a style of play down his players' throats. Those days are over. That's the lesson of John Tortorella's painful regime.
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It's not about a coach forcing a style of play down his players' throats. Those days are over. That's the lesson of John Tortorella's painful regime.
Former NHL defenseman Mathieu Schneider, special assistant to NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr, said a "clear majority" of players supported grandfathering visors.
The list of candidates to become next Rangers coach has grown to Alain Vigneault, Mark Messier, Lindy Ruff, Wayne Gretzky and Dallas Eakins.
Forwards Ryan Callahan and Carl Hagelin underwent surgery to repair torn labrums in their left shoulders. Both players will likely need 4-5 months to recover.
"Oh, I had a huge smile on my face, no question about it," ex-Ranger Sean Avery told the New York Post on Thursday. "It's not that I'm happy for myself. I'm happy for the Rangers and Ranger fans."
Glen Sather must find a coach who understands that the Rangers need to develop their offensive instincts. Tortorella crushed players like Marian Gaborik, those who wanted to put the puck in the net. The next coach can't be so limited in his outlook.
His coaching resume lacks the polish of Vigneault and Ruff, but he speaks the players' language, and maybe that's exactly what the Rangers need after Tortorella squeezed the confidence out of this team.
Rangers GM Glen Sather was vague when pressed for reasons why coach John Tortorella was fired. But multiple reports said the push to move on actually came from the players' exit meetings.
The Rangers fired combative coach John Tortorella on Wednesday, four days after New York was eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs.
This city offers Henrik Lundqvist everything he desires. He isn't going to turn his back and throw it all away.
Sather and the Rangers need a new philosophy and a new leader. Tortorella's hard-edged discipline serves a purpose, but it's not going to bring the Rangers a championship.
So what happened to the New York Rangers? Did they take a step back this year? Well, coach John Tortorella says no, but the correct answer -- from goalie Henrik Lundqvist -- is yes.
Brad Richards would like to continue his career with the New York Rangers. That decision was his two summers ago, but now it is out of his hands.
The reigning Vezina Trophy winner, who is again a finalist this year to be named the NHL's top goalie, wouldn't say whether he'd be open to negotiating a new deal this offseason.
The New York Rangers didn't bring the right mentality in their round two playoff exit at the hands of the Bruins.
Jo Adell hit a bases-clearing double with two outs in a six-run fifth inning, Tyler Anderson retired Aaron Judge three times in six strong innings pitched and the Los Angeles Angels withstood rainy conditions for a 9-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.
Pete Alonso hit two home runs, David Peterson gave up one earned run across five innings and the New York Mets rolled past the Colorado Rockies 9-1 on Thursday to wrap up a three-game series.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. and Femke Bol of the Netherlands went head-to-head at the 2024 Olympics in the third matchup between this generation's two top female hurdlers.
Francisco Lindor hit a tie-breaking, two-run single in the ninth inning, Jesse Winker had three hits, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Zach Neto hit his first career grand slam in a six-run second inning off rookie Will Warren and drove in a career-high six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 8-2 for a doubleheader split on Wednesday night.
Rafael Nadal pulled out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, making it the third Grand Slam tournament he's missed this season.
Jake Cave hit a home run, Elias Díaz had two hits and two RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 6-3.
The Mets have won eight of Manaea's last 10 starts.
Biles fell at the end of her acrobatic series during the 2024 Paris Olympics balance beam finals Monday, denying her an opportunity to add to the bronzes she won in the event at the 2016 and 2020 Games.
After a wet week, strong winds from the remnants of Debby caused damage across New York City and the surrounding area Friday.
A tornado occurred in Ulster County on Friday as the remnants of Debby impacted the Tri-State Area, the National Weather Service says.
A Brooklyn man was released from prison Friday after surveillance video that was never handed over 16 years ago proved his innocence in court.
As the remnants of Hurricane Debby reach New York City, there are safety concerns for migrants who were thrown out of the Randall's Island shelter and pitched tents outside.
A small, independent movie theater in Brooklyn is giving away free movie tickets to "Deadpool & Wolverine" this weekend. It's part of an effort to support family-owned theaters around the country.
Connecticut will join IRS Direct File for federal tax returns in the 2025 filing season, Gov. Ned Lamont and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Friday. The idea behind IRS Direct File is to provide taxpayers with a free alternative to for-profit tax preparation services.
A tornado watch has been canceled for the northwestern part of New Jersey as the remnants of Debby move out of the region.
The tornado watch that had been issued for most of New York City's northern and western counties, including in New Jersey, has been canceled as the remnants of Debby move out of our area.
The remnants of Debby make a pass just off to our northwest late in the day on Friday. The First Alert Weather team has issued a Red Alert for most of the day.
Powerful storms took down trees and flooded busy roadways across NYC and New Jersey, and more is on the way as the remnants of Debby move north.
A dozen apartment buildings in Edison were deemed unsafe Friday after ceilings collapsed in two different units.
New Jersey native Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won gold at the Paris Olympics. She's the pride of Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, and is honored in the school's "Tradition Meets Tomorrow" hallway.
A tornado watch has been canceled for the northwestern part of New Jersey as the remnants of Debby move out of the region.
A 75-year-old woman in New Jersey said she was drugged, then robbed of thousands of dollars.
The tornado watch that had been issued for most of New York City's northern and western counties, including in New Jersey, has been canceled as the remnants of Debby move out of our area.
After a wet week, strong winds from the remnants of Debby caused damage across New York City and the surrounding area Friday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide state of emergency due to the risk of severe storms from the remnants of Hurricane Debby.
The tornado watch that had been issued for most of New York City's northern and western counties, including in New Jersey, has been canceled as the remnants of Debby move out of our area.
Exit 53 of the Long Island Expressway is being overhauled. Thousands of drivers have to maneuver around the service road and through neighborhood streets. It's an overwhelmed area in need of relief.
The remnants of Debby make a pass just off to our northwest late in the day on Friday. The First Alert Weather team has issued a Red Alert for most of the day.
As the remnants of Hurricane Debby reach New York City, there are safety concerns for migrants who were thrown out of the Randall's Island shelter and pitched tents outside.
One of the videos released from the Trump rally shows the moment when a Butler Township Police officer is hoisted onto the roof where the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, had taken position.
New York's congestion pricing pause may be saving drivers money, but it means commuters with disabilities have to wait longer for improvements to the paratransit system.
Former President Donald Trump proposed three debates against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on three different networks.
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Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The USDA has expanded the recall of some Boar's Head deli meats over concerns of a link to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
A small, independent movie theater in Brooklyn is giving away free movie tickets to "Deadpool & Wolverine" this weekend. It's part of an effort to support family-owned theaters around the country.
A street in New York City's Greenwich Village is now named after Jimi Hendrix.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
Mariah Carey will end her 2024 Christmas Time tour with three stops in the Tri-State Area this December.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Jo Adell hit a bases-clearing double with two outs in a six-run fifth inning, Tyler Anderson retired Aaron Judge three times in six strong innings pitched and the Los Angeles Angels withstood rainy conditions for a 9-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.
Pete Alonso hit two home runs, David Peterson gave up one earned run across five innings and the New York Mets rolled past the Colorado Rockies 9-1 on Thursday to wrap up a three-game series.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. and Femke Bol of the Netherlands went head-to-head at the 2024 Olympics in the third matchup between this generation's two top female hurdlers.
Francisco Lindor hit a tie-breaking, two-run single in the ninth inning, Jesse Winker had three hits, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Zach Neto hit his first career grand slam in a six-run second inning off rookie Will Warren and drove in a career-high six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 8-2 for a doubleheader split on Wednesday night.
A small, independent movie theater in Brooklyn is giving away free movie tickets to "Deadpool & Wolverine" this weekend. It's part of an effort to support family-owned theaters around the country.
New research by NYU shows how subway air pollution is disproportionately impacting millions of New York City's lower-income commuters.
Residents of one Brooklyn NYCHA building say they've been dealing with plumbing problems for more than a year.
Tenants in a Queens high-rise say faulty elevators have been an inconvenience for years, and now they say it has become dangerous.
Five federally-funded initiatives aim to combat crime against bodegas in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
From the Bronx to Queens to western New Jersey and our northern suburbs, the remnants of Debby knocked down trees and utility lines, causing power outages and delays for travelers. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock and Ali Bauman report.
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He woke up Friday morning as a prison inmate, but a Brooklyn man will be going to be tonight as a free man. After serving 16 years, surveillance video that was never handed over proved his innocence. CBS News New York's John Dias was the only reporter there for his release.
A New Jersey native won gold at the Paris Olympics this week. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is the pride of Union Catholic High School. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway got a look at that pride in Scotch Plains.
A summer-long initiative aims to grow the game of golf in the Bronx. Two organizations are giving students the opportunity they need to learn the sport. CBS News New York's Shosh Bedrosian takes us to the excitement on the course in Norwood.