In case anyone forgot why the Rangers have to show up tonight just remember this tirade from Tortorella in a similar scenario to right tonight being the first of a back-to-back with the Islanders in December. Do not know how many remember how pitiful the effort was in that game, especially the first period, but it was painful to witness. The changes Torts referenced in this conference ended up the benching of Ales Kotalik and Wade Redden with the team responding in a 5-2 trouncing. Let us hope there is no reason for this kind of press conference tonight.
