His shelf life as a coach may always be numbered, but no doubt he knows how to light a fire under players' arses.
Honestly though, the way this Jackets team is built, seems tailor made for Tortorella:
Big, tough, close to the vest style of play...MUCH better fit for him than Vancouver ever was.
But health, as always, will play a part in how well the Jackets do.
As of this posting, they are still sorta floundering in the standings, but I have watched a few of their games with Torts as their coach......they are much more competitive now.
60+ games still to go, I'd say there is a long shot chance Columbus can sniff a playoff spot if they can somehow all unite under the Iron Hand of Tortorella.