At 29-34-11, the Penguins have just 69 points, good for seventh-most in the Metropolitan Division. Things haven't gone how the Penguins had envisioned in the twilight of Sidney Crosby's career.

Tortorella, 66, has been a mainstay behind NHL benches since his first full-time head-coaching job in Tampa. He has coached in all but two NHL seasons since taking over Tampa Bay ahead of the 2000 ...

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella clarified his leave of absence from Thursday's game and All-Star Weekend, revealing he needs to take care of his deployed son's sick dog.