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NHL fines Blue Jackets’ coach John Tortorella $25,000 for “conduct during a media availability,” where he left after two post-game questions

Tortorella left a post-game press conference following his team's August 19 elimination after taking just two questions.

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John Tortorella answered a reporter’s phone during a press conference and had a quick chat with the reporter’s mother

This is at least the third time in the last few years a coach has answered a reporter's phone.

NHL

John Tortorella again delivers media fireworks in press conference about Sergei Bobrovsky

"The release will speak for itself."

NHL

John Tortorella wrapped up combative press conference with “I won’t have to say a damn word to them” and a guarantee

"I won't have to say a damn word to them before. No, no. We'll be back here for Game 7."

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Columbus Dispatch planned to troll Penguins with “Sid The Kid” masks, canceled after backlash

The Dispatch sent out a tweet promoting crying Sidney Crosby masks, then deleted it.