Reason For Sean Couturier Being Benched Emerges Online
Philadelphia Flyers captain Sean Couturier has been a healthy scratch in each of the team's last two games. The puzzling move has raised eyebrows around the NHL, leading to speculation about the real reason he's been scratched.
John Tortorella gets heat for scratching Flyers captain
Flyers head coach John Torotrella made a bold move this week when he healthy scratched captain Sean Couturier against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The move has peaked the interest of many around the hockey world, with many questioning the controversial coach's decision. The move has been highly unpopular with former players for obvious reasons.
There's a lot of drama going on in #LetsGoFlyers land.
John Tortorella has scratched his captain Sean Couturier two games in a row.
@BDubi17 wasn't shy about his thoughts on Torts' decision👇🏻
John Tortorella has scratched his captain Sean Couturier two games in a row.
@BDubi17 wasn't shy about his thoughts on Torts' decision👇🏻
However, the coach seems to know something we don't as the move actually worked. The Flyers won their matchup against the Maple Leafs, the first game where Couturier was scratched.
The #Flyers come up huge without their captain and withstand a late comeback attempt to earn a massive two points against the Leafs!
Frost and Tippett finished with 2-point games as Philadelphia sets their sights on Thursday night in Raleigh.
Frost and Tippett finished with 2-point games as Philadelphia sets their sights on Thursday night in Raleigh.
The team's captain was once again a healthy scratch as the Flyers faced another tough team in the Carolina Hurricanes. Their results were a less impressive this time around, but they still managed to secure a point with the 3-2 overtime loss.
John Tortorella did not want to reveal why he scratched the Flyers captain after their game in Toronto. He continues to refuse to answer questions about Couturier. This has lead to speculation as to why he is being scratched repeatedly.
If I had to take a stab at it, I'd say it has to do with Laughton's foot speed and being able to keep up with the pace Torts wants the team to play at.
Couturier's foot speed has visibly been an issue.
Couturier's foot speed has visibly been an issue.
This is not the first time Tortorella has done something controversial and he continues to find success with his decisions. As such it may be some time before we see Couturier back on the ice.
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22 MARS | 251 ANSWERS Reason For Sean Couturier Being Benched Emerges Online Do you think John Tortorella benched Couturier because he's not fast enough anymore? | ||
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