Enough with the rumors that the Lightning will fire John Tortorella after the ownership change.

The NHL changes coaches faster than the wind.  The Lightning has bucked the trend by staying the course with Tortorella.  Remember, Jay Feaster made Torts and Vinny play nice when both wanted the other gone.  Feaster told both would have to learn to live with the other and that paved the way for the Lightning's Stanley Cup.

Tortorella has guided the Lightning to its only true success on the ice.  Along with the Stanley Cup, Tortorella coaches the Bolts to four straight playoff appearances.  Has he stepped quietly?  No!!  Tortorella says what we are all thinking.  In many ways, Tortorella has given the Bolts whatever grit it has.

Tortorella has won more games than any American-born coach in NHL history.  Give him talent and he gives results.  The Cup should buy him another chance after his one playoff miss after 4 straight campaigns in postseason. 

Let's be honest, the Lightning needs Tortorella more than he needs the Lightning.  If the new ownership fires him, Tortorella will get a new job in seconds.  Many times, the best move you make is the move you don't make.

Al Keck