Torts and unhappy Dubois clash as Blue Jackets struggle

[ASFN Admin]

Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella and Pierre-Luc Dubois on Friday tried to turn down the heat on a growing rift that led to the star center's benching in a loss to Tampa Bay. One thing they agree on is that the play of the 22-year-old Dubois has been lacking in a season that has started 1-2-2 for Columbus. Days before camp opened, Dubois signed a two-year contract worth $10 million but also ruffled feathers by making it clear he wants to be traded.

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