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John Tortorella and the 20 Most Abrasive Coaches in NHL History

Coaches can’t please everyone. Whether it’s youth hockey, junior hockey or the pros, certain coaches rub people the wrong way.

Of course, with post-game interviews and the amount of publicity professional coaches receive, their abrasive personalities are put on center stage.

Let’s take a look at the 20 most abrasive personalities ever to stand behind an NHL bench.

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