But those close to him know better .
It is tempting to say that the famously testy and confrontational Tortorella is a changed man , that he mellowed during his time away from the NHL after Vancouver fired him in May 2014 .
Those close to Tortorella know better .
It is tempting to say that the famously testy and confrontational Tortorella is a changed man , that he mellowed during his time away from the NHL after Vancouver fired him in May 2014 .