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Lip-Reading Expert Reveals Exactly What John Tortorella Said To Get Ejected And Suspended

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Samer Dagher
March 15, 2024  (12:44)
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Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella ejection
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Last Saturday's game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning was quite eventful. With the Lightning leading 4-0, a penalty against the Flyers sent coach John Tortorella into a furious outburst against the referees.

Expert Lip-Reader Breaks Down What Was Said By John Tortorella

Despite being ejected, Tortorella refused to leave the bench, leading to a heated confrontation that has since been analyzed by a lip-reading expert.

Tortorella's actions resulted in a two-game suspension and a hefty $50,000 fine. The NHL's response suggests a zero-tolerance approach to coaches' treatment of referees, particularly regarding Tortorella's refusal to comply with the ejection.

This incident comes amidst a trend of head coaches being fined for their comments towards officials, albeit at much lower amounts. It appears the NHL is aiming to send a clear message to coaches about respecting referees, especially as the intensity ramps up heading into the playoffs.

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