That's All, Folks!

John Tortorella's Columbus Blue Jackets were eliminated today from the 2019-20 Stanley CUp Playoffs following a 5-4 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning today. Tortorella, just as he did last year, squeezed every last ounce of effort out of the Blue Jackets, and it should be noted that he likely did more with less than most other NHL clubs. To tell him that, though, would likely have him dress one down for underestimating his team, and that's why I like John Tortorella - he believes in his players even when others seem to lose faith.

Today's press conference that featured John Tortorella after the loss to Tampa Bay was not the place to ask questions not pertaining to the game, however, and John made that pretty clear with an abbreviated stop at the microphone to talk to the media.

That's all, folks. John Tortorella has left the press conference and, possibly, could leave the bubble without any further comments about his team's playoff performance. Touchy-feely questions? Those are not John Tortorella questions.

Until next time, keep your sticks on the ice!