dlbalr Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Expect any major announcement rendered 24-48 hrs after the Stanley Cup has been decided. Anything announced now will not be MAJOR. Yep, teams are usually asked to wait before announcing anything important until the SCF is done. I'm not sure we'll see Gallant's fate decided by then though. If Florida is doing the talks with the 6 this week, I doubt we'd see anything on that front until next week even if the Rangers lose tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I guarantee you that Van is going cowabunga for Bylsma. They will do everything in their power to lock him up. I'm sure they want him, but I don't know if the feeling is mutual. That team is really in hard times, the Sedins are declining, Eddie Lack is their goalie, and Kesler wants out. What's in it for Bylsma? If he's looking for a rebuilding team, imo Florida is further along. Plus, no income tax, 300 days of sunshine, and all the Cubanas I know are loco for Disco Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 If I'm bylysma, I'd happily continue to collect my salary from the eons for another two years, rather then take the cunackuleheads job. I'm sure they want him, but I don't know if the feeling is mutual. That team is really in hard times, the Sedins are declining, Eddie Lack is their goalie, and Kesler wants out. What's in it for Bylsma? If he's looking for a rebuilding team, imo Florida is further along. Plus, no income tax, 300 days of sunshine, and all the Cubanas I know are loco for Disco Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Gerard Gallant not necessarily Dan Bylsma is being favoured by sources as next coach of the Florida Panthers. Will be announced next week— steve simmons (@simmonssteve) June 13, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRP Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Sportsnet was saying last night that Monday Gallant will be signed on as Florida's head coach, sayin' it's a done deal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Funny that Bylsma has been passed over for BOTH the FLA and VAN jobs. It's a weird world out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Funny that Bylsma has been passed over for BOTH the FLA and VAN jobs. It's a weird world out there. From the sounds of it, Bylsma's their top choice. Money seems to be an issue though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 It's now official, Gallant is the new coach in Florida and the Habs will (probably) be looking for another assistant coach. http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=3429 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 From the sounds of it, Bylsma's their top choice. Money seems to be an issue though. well he has all that money coming from Pits so he is no hurry to discount his services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 It's now official, Gallant is the new coach in Florida and the Habs will (probably) be looking for another assistant coach. http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=3429 Any ideas on who? Randy Cunneyworth? Pittsburgh should just hire Jacques Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Any ideas on who? Randy Cunneyworth? Pittsburgh should just hire Jacques Martin. I'd like to see the Habs go after an AHL coach and not just take the best Quebec League coach that's out there or one of Therrien's old coaching buddies (which is how Clement Jodoin wound up back in Montreal). Professional experience is something I put a priority on, let the junior guys start in the minors first. I have a hunch that won't happen though. In terms of AHL guys, Mark Morris (Manchester) is a name that has popped up a few times this offseason with regards to potentially getting an assistant job. Kurt Kleinendorst has an interesting background and is worthy of another NHL shot (he coached under Larry Robinson in NJ way back when). Rob Zettler, Luke Richardson, and Trent Yawney all have NHL playing and coaching history (and are currently head coaches in the AHL) and could also be names of interest. If I had to guess right now who'd land the job? I wouldn't be surprised if Guy Carbonneau got the nod. He apparently was considered to join the staff two years ago and is friends with Therrien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Any ideas on who? Randy Cunneyworth? Nope I hear John tororella is coming in, (about as likely as Cunneyworth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Carbo - the universal consensus in 2009 when he was canned was that he wasn't a great "communicator." Wouldn't that be an obstacle to being an effective assistant? That said, it would be kinda neat to see him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Carbo - the universal consensus in 2009 when he was canned was that he wasn't a great "communicator." Wouldn't that be an obstacle to being an effective assistant? That said, it would be kinda neat to see him back. There's plenty of reasons why he wouldn't make a good coach on this staff. Not a great communicator with the players (I hate to bring it up but someone whose first language is English would particularly be nice, at least least one coach should be fluent in the players' primary language), he's a defensive-minded guy in a position where we'd like to see a more aggressive attack, he failed miserably coaching in junior, he hasn't been coaching at any level for a few years now, he works at RDS which primarily focuses on the Habs and not the rest of the league...and I'm sure I missed some too. That all said, with the exception of Gallant, the communication priority on this staff seemed to be the ability to work with Therrien. Daigneault's resume wasn't all that impressive while Jodoin can put the most hyper of players to sleep in under 60 seconds. He's on the staff because he worked with Therrien before. If Therrien's going to surround himself with another of those types, it could very well be Carbonneau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRP Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I like Carbo, and I'm no expert on how good or bad any coach is, but he was a winner as a player, and his Habs team when he coached was kinda exciting, and won the East, it would be cool to see him back.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I think Carbo did a good job when he coached. We all seem to forget that there was player rift in the team. Some say it was Kovalev vs Koivu. What I do know is that after Carbo was fired Gainey coached the team, at the end of the season he fired the team (virtually). I think he regretted firing Carbo. How many winning coaches get fired. Look at the stats while he coached. If it works for MT it should work for him. And he had a hell of a lot less to work with. he has a history with MT was assistant the first time around. He was Jack Adams candidate in 08 and fired in 09. 1st in the east in 08, 2nd in the east when he fired. This was one move where I did not support Bob. I supported Bob on just about everything but not firing Carbo. I believe Bob dumping Koivu was because he fired Carbo at Koivu's suggestion. He was pissed off that the team went in the tank when he coached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Just a thought--- maybe SL comes up from Hamilton and we get a real coach down there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 With the projected Bulldog roster dlbalr tossed out, not even Scotty Bowman could do a lot better, unless Habs find some good AHL vets for Lefebvre to work with (not that he isn't making some odd choices). I thought having all 3 coaches being fairly new (and all 3 just happen to be French) wasn't smartest, if aim is to win/develop prospects, not develop francophone coaches or playing politics. Jodoin sucked in Hamilton also; but, I guess being French and having experience got him promoted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 With the projected Bulldog roster dlbalr tossed out, not even Scotty Bowman could do a lot better, unless Habs find some good AHL vets for Lefebvre to work with (not that he isn't making some odd choices). I thought having all 3 coaches being fairly new (and all 3 just happen to be French) wasn't smartest, if aim is to win/develop prospects, not develop francophone coaches or playing politics. Jodoin sucked in Hamilton also; but, I guess being French and having experience got him promoted. I don't know much about the dogs, but from an outsider's perspective, Tinordi and Beaulieu aren't ready yet, Pateryn can't get a sniff of the big team, and Louis Leblanc got fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 For the record, I think Carbo fully deserved to get fired. His team was playing without ANY structure whatsoever and was in total coach-killing melt-down mode. The mystery, to me, is how such an intelligent, masterfully cerebral hockey player could fail to translate into an effective coach. I had always thought he was a sure-fire bet to become a bench-boss par excellence (as Gainey was). But a lingering fan-boy fondness still makes part of me want to see him back there, older and wiser. I do not think it would be a good decision, however. If we're talking ex-Habs from those terrific 80s teams, someone like Ryan Walter or Bryan Skrudland would be cool. Skrudland is currently assistant coach in Fla (!) - maybe we can steal him back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 For the record, I think Carbo fully deserved to get fired. His team was playing without ANY structure whatsoever and was in total coach-killing melt-down mode. The mystery, to me, is how such an intelligent, masterfully cerebral hockey player could fail to translate into an effective coach. I had always thought he was a sure-fire bet to become a bench-boss par excellence (as Gainey was). But a lingering fan-boy fondness still makes part of me want to see him back there, older and wiser. I do not think it would be a good decision, however. If we're talking ex-Habs from those terrific 80s teams, someone like Ryan Walter or Bryan Skrudland would be cool. Skrudland is currently assistant coach in Fla (!) - maybe we can steal him back How about Mike McPhee or Craig Ludwig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 How about Mike McPhee or Craig Ludwig? Ha ha, two of my favourites from those nifty teams! Isn't McPhee currently working at a car dealership in Halifax or something? So "no" to that. According to Wikipedia, Ludwig is coaching Junior A in Texas, so he could conceivably be a fit (although you know it ain't happening! MB would probably go, "Craig who - ?") Walter at least has kept his toe in the game, having been an assistant to Alain Vigneault (although he was later relieved of his duties, which raises an eyebrow to be sure) and then President of the Abbotsford Heat. Of these, though, Skrudland is clearly THE guy. What a shame that Muller was scooped up just a little while back!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Ha ha, two of my favourites from those nifty teams! Isn't McPhee currently working at a car dealership in Halifax or something? So "no" to that. According to Wikipedia, Ludwig is coaching Junior A in Texas, so he could conceivably be a fit (although you know it ain't happening! MB would probably go, "Craig who - ?") Walter at least has kept his toe in the game, having been an assistant to Alain Vigneault (although he was later relieved of his duties, which raises an eyebrow to be sure) and then President of the Abbotsford Heat. Of these, though, Skrudland is clearly THE guy. What a shame that Muller was scooped up just a little while back!!! Sure didn't take Kirk long to get a job. Now we need a french speaking asst coach who can take over when MT gets fired. I think we need an offensive minded coach to handle the power play. And to counteract MT's kitty bar the door, dump and chase tendencies. Trouble is there ain't a whole lot available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Ryder Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 To replace Gallant need is not for another franco coach.It makes too much of the franco clique. If Saku goes to retirement,i would see him filling Gallant shoes. Less experience on coaching more leadership. My number 1 choice. I thought of Doug Gilmour, alredy GM in Frontenac, next Leafs coach. I thought of Adam Oates PP specialist. No links to Montreal whatsoever. PJ stock assistant coach...sounds great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 To replace Gallant need is not for another franco coach.It makes too much of the franco clique. If Saku goes to retirement,i would see him filling Gallant shoes. Less experience on coaching more leadership. My number 1 choice. I thought of Doug Gilmour, alredy GM in Frontenac, next Leafs coach. I thought of Adam Oates PP specialist. No links to Montreal whatsoever. PJ stock assistant coach...sounds great too. PJ Stock? You have had way too much to drink my friend. Firstly his hate for the Habs would preclude that, and secondly there would be riots in the streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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