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Tortorella will be, and should be, back with Rangers

Quick ReadJohn Tortorella made it quite clear that his team needs more guys like Jody Shelley and Brandon Prust.

New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella. (April

Photo credit: Harbus Richard | New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella. (April 13, 2010)

Arthur Staple

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It's a statement of fact: John Tortorella will be back next season as Rangers coach.

It's also an opinion: John Tortorella should be back next season as Rangers coach.

There have been muffled cries from many corners - fans, media, even some players - that Tortorella is too nasty, too mean to get a team like the Rangers on the right track. And this season's failure to make the playoffs...

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