More NHL: | | | | | In the wake of and re-upping with the with four-year extensions, their head coach wanted to addre s the ongoing narrative that the Swedish twin brothers are soft. Basically, John Tortorella vehemently disagrees with that a se sment, which has been a narrative that has been floated for years.Sedins Extended From :"Im not sure who started it, but Im sure there are a couple of know-it-alls out there who Michael Thomas Jersey always talk about it, Tortorella said. But they dont have Montravius Adams Jersey a clue what these guys are about.In our league, I think we act like idiots sometimes when that (stuff) sticks with them after you watch them play.Ive been dying to talk about that. These arent soft people. These arent soft players. Ive had the honour, in this short time, to be with them, up close and personal and see how hard they work and see what they do on the ice.It pi ses me off, the reputation thats still out there. Its so undeserving and so disrespectful.Tortorella went on to give examples of why the two most productive forwards in Canucks history are not fit for such a reputation. Dwayne Washington Jersey They play underneath the hash marks in the tough areas, Tortorella said. I just think people pop off who dont have a clue what they are saying and it sticks.You watch how hard they play on the boards, how they protect pucks. You kind of get lost with their skill, and you think thats what theyre about and you say Oh, theyre soft people.Tortorella is right. Its been a pretty lazy a se sment of two players who have been among the leagues best producers over the last two years. The Sedins are not supposed to be bangers out there. Theyre supposed to put up points and it is important they stay healthy.The duo has led the Canucks in scoring every year since 2006-07. Theyre vital to their team. Theyre not going to get in any fights. If that makes them soft, Ethan Greenidge Jersey then so be it, but it shouldnt.This has to be heartening for Daniel and Henrik to see a hard-nosed coach who preaches toughne s come to their defense so strongly.In an interview with Hockey Night in Canada radio, J.P. Barry, agent for the Sedins, admitted there was a bit of a with Tortorella before the twins signed their extensions. Comments like these from Deuce McAllister Jersey the head coach Friday can only help solidify that relationship. After all, if the Canucks keep playing like they have lately, Tortorella and the Sedins could be together for a while.