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Tortorella impressed with defenseman Valentenko

Originally published: September 28, 2010 7:25 PM
Updated: September 28, 2010 8:30 PM
By STEVE ZIPAY  steve.zipay@newsday.com

Quick Read"The guy is just intriguing to me, and I'm getting to know him," said John Tortorella.

Pavel Valentenko #46 of the New York Rangers

Photo credit: Getty Images | Pavel Valentenko #46 of the New York Rangers knocks over David Clarkson #23 of the New Jersey Devils in the second period of a preseason hockey game at Prudential Center. (Sept. 25, 2010)

GREENBURGH, N.Y. - Pavel Valentenko wanted to ask Rangers coach John Tortorella about positioning during practice but had Ruslan Fedotenko step in.

"He understands English, but he's lost his voice," Fedotenko explained. Smiling, Tortorella pointed to the spots where the 22-year-old Russian defenseman should be in the defensive zone, depending on the attack.

Later, Tortorella explained...

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