Saying he plans to push the players to win, the new coach of the Vancouver Canucks has now addressed local media... for the first time.
John Tortorella says he's always dreamed of working in this country.
"It's a privilege. I'm honoured. One of my dreams was hopes some day that I could coach in Canada. I couldn't be more excited. I'm one of the most fortunate guys to get this chance and I couldn't be more excited."
As for whether he's worried about how he will be received by the media, the former coach of the New York Rangers says he's dedicated to 'cultivating' that relationship.