Brandon Dubinsky Calls Out John Tortorella For Scratching Sean Couturier

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Julien Trekker
March 20, 2024 (1:45 PM)

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The former NHLer Brandon Dubinsky called out Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella for scratching captain Sean Couturier from the lineup.

John Tortorella, head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, made yet another controversial decision ahead of last night's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Tortorella Healthy Scratches Captain Sean Couturier For Game Against the Toronto Maple Leafs

On Tuesday, the Phildelpahia Flyers' head coach John Tortorella decided to scratch their captain Sean Couturier from the lineup.This raised many debates. Considering that Couturier was named team captain only 34 days ago, many fans questionned Tortorella's decision.

A reporter even tried to ask the coach, but it went exactly how you could think it went. Tortorella shut him down.

Fortunately for him, the Flyers ended up winning 4-3.

Former NHLer Brandon Dubinsky Severely Criticizes John Tortorella For Scratching Sean Couturier

Brandon Dubinsky, who played 823 games in the NHL for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Rangers between 2006 and 2019, shared his opinion on the situation about Tortorella's decision on X.

Read what he said here:

"Torts..your tactics are getting old..instead of scratching and embarrassing your capt and one of your best players how about try and tell him I'm giving you 20 mins tmrw night no matter what with PP & PK and go play free have fun and get it done? "

Do you agree with Dubinsky?