I'd think his coaching style/system is not an ideal fit for that roster.
I believe the loophole through which we're getting a pick from Edmonton for a former employee already relieved of duties has been closed.Didn't the Bruins have to give their approval for this? Is there anything else to this but the Bruins saving a few bucks?
I try. Also, I also just tried imagining Claude coaching Alex RadulovYou never disappoint.
They only hire head coaches that speak French. It's like the Yankees' no beards rule.Any truth to Felger just stating that a huge reason the Canadiens hired Julien was because he speaks french?
There have been stories in the past where fans up there have not liked a coach because he didn't speak French. I forget who it was, I think it was an interim coach before Therien was hired.Any truth to Felger just stating that a huge reason the Canadiens hired Julien was because he speaks french?
Yup - Randy Cunneyworth faced protests in the streets of Montreal because he didn't speak French as interim head coach.There have been stories in the past where fans up there have not liked a coach because he didn't speak French. I forget who it was, I think it was an interim coach before Therien was hired.
God they are simply the worstYup - Randy Cunneyworth faced protests in the streets of Montreal because he didn't speak French as interim head coach.
The xenophobia is strong - though one could argue we've far surpassed it
The fact that you're not worried has me more worried than literally any other part of this whole thing.People are seriously worried about this? The Canadiens issues right now are offensive. Julien is not going to fix that. This was not a smart move by Montreal. Don't get me wrong, Julien is a very good coach but once again he's not the right coach for Montreal right now. They already play that defensive style well. Maybe I will be wrong but I don't think I will be.
They have had a lot of French speaking coaches, so you could see why he would believe they have a preference for them. Going back to the 70's there are only one or two coaches who were not born in Quebec or played in Quebec for an extended period of time.Any truth to Felger just stating that a huge reason the Canadiens hired Julien was because he speaks french?
I think Julien is a good coach but my god, people around here act like he's the Bill Belichick of hockey and that drives me nuts. He's a very good coach but he's not one of the top ever imo.The fact that you're not worried has me more worried than literally any other part of this whole thing.
Is Therien really that bad? He may not be as good as Claude, but I think he's one of the worst in the league.They replaced one of the worst coaches in the league with someone who is at least above average. That's worrisome
In the playoffs? Because there's no more regular season games.Just because it's worked form PIttsburgh, twice, every time now thinks a mid season coaching change is a good idea.
This isnt a great fit for the Habs, francophoning it in aside.
But next Habs game at TD should be a hoot
This post belongs in the RMPS post HOF. Also up this year, anything from the AMCGahie (sp?)-canoe fiasco.The fact that you're not worried has me more worried than literally any other part of this whole thing.
Or next season. I imagine they aren't looking at Clode as a half-year stopgap.In the playoffs? Because there's no more regular season games.
Yeah I'd think he'd be there long-term.Or next season. I imagine they aren't looking at Clode as a half-year stopgap.
Yeah, at this point, Sweeneely are banking on the idea that Cassidy is a better coach for this Bruins team than Claude, because if they come crashing back to earth post-bye week, they're going to look amazingly stupid. The one way to make it worse would be to go down after a GFIN-level trade that sees some of Carlo, McAvoy, JFK, Senyshyn, and a high draft pick leave the organization in the name of being a one-and-done in the playoffs.Boy could this make the team look stupid. But, hey, we are on a winning streak!
The Canadiens apparently asked for permission to speak to Claude on Sunday. Sounds like Vegas also asked and Florida poked around but may not have asked for immediate permission.Didn't the Bruins have to give their approval for this? Is there anything else to this but the Bruins saving a few bucks?
Fuck no, I love it.Just so we're clear - does anyone actually begrudge Claude for taking the job?
All in for the rest of the season to see how this plays out.BTW, I'm pretty sure stripes is coming unhinged.
Fun times.This post belongs in the RMPS post HOF. Also up this year, anything from the AMCGahie (sp?)-canoe fiasco.
If this is true, why would the B's allow him to go to a rival?The Canadiens apparently asked for permission to speak to Claude on Sunday. Sounds like Vegas also asked and Florida poked around but may not have asked for immediate permission.