Colin Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Gauthier as GM. Disaster in the making. Hopefully his tenure is exceedingly short. Shame about Bob, but I think patience was lost - despite the fact that I believe the club had turned things around with his house cleaning. I suppose this paves the way for Serge Savard to take control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 OHHHH YESSSS! Yes, I'm happy. Gainey clearly didnt knew how to deal with the new NHL and the cap. His recipe in Dallas didnt work anymore. As I've said many times, only 1 win in the 2nd round of the playoffs in 5 years is a failure. I'm not high on Gauthier. As saskhab pointed out, Gauthier was responsible of the pro scouting, which didnt bring us much luck. Hopefully if Gauthier becomes GM it means someone else becomes pro scout. In any case, Gainey wasnt the Molson's man. Gainey is part of the Habs family, but Serge Savard is part of the Molson's close circle. And Serge Savard doesnt like what Gainey has done of the Habs. So there was no fan of Bob at the top of the Habs hierachy. Gainey gambled alot on Price and it didnt bear fruit. He saw that Halak -- not Price -- was his only playoff ticket. Financial matters made it worse. He painted himself in a corner he saw no way out of. It'll be easier for Gauthier to liquidate assets Gainey bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhabs Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 I think the timing is thoughtful, because the team's future is uncertain and a big part may hinder in the coming weeks with the trade deadline and the players they have to make decisions about. Better know than season's end if he is to do it. I smell Vinny, Price and Pleks moves by the Molson's ( making decisions ) in the coming weeks. Good luck to Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Well, I'm glad everyone now knows the reasons why Bob is resigning. Might as well not call a press conference now. Moving on, then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Ryder Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Gauthier or anyone, first thing is to sign Plekanek before any trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Well, if management is stepping on toes making player decisions (seems likely) then Montreal will become a laughing stock. Which is fine, more time for me to enjoy the rest of my life. If Gauthier steps in as permanent GM, then Montreal likely will become a laughing stock. His track record leaves me fairly certain that he's destined to fail - again and again. If Serge becomes GM of the Habs, then there's a ray of hope, though I'm not sure how big. His time was more than a decade ago. He may not have liked what Bob was doing, but from what I understand of what he wants, we're going to have a huge star (read: massive cap hit) and he'll have room for little else. If he did resign because of meddling toes, then I'm extremely disappointed because the reality is his new edition never got a fair shot. Has the team played even one game fully healthy yet? And yet they're still in a playoff position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Gauthier or anyone, first thing is to sign Plekanek before any trade. Unless monopoly money is now accepted as a legit currency, it ain't happening unless there's several trades made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Well, if management is stepping on toes making player decisions (seems likely) then Montreal will become a laughing stock. Which is fine, more time for me to enjoy the rest of my life. If Gauthier steps in as permanent GM, then Montreal likely will become a laughing stock. His track record leaves me fairly certain that he's destined to fail - again and again. If Serge becomes GM of the Habs, then there's a ray of hope, though I'm not sure how big. His time was more than a decade ago. He may not have liked what Bob was doing, but from what I understand of what he wants, we're going to have a huge star (read: massive cap hit) and he'll have room for little else. If he did resign because of meddling toes, then I'm extremely disappointed because the reality is his new edition never got a fair shot. Has the team played even one game fully healthy yet? And yet they're still in a playoff position. I don't have a good feeling about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEEP26 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I don't have a good feeling about this. me to..i hope we dont have more drama with this team.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Yeah...Gainey wasn't the best...but I worry about the devil you don't know vs. the devil you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 So Gainey doesn't know how to GM in the cap world, but somehow Savard would? That makes no sense whatsoever. Time to get a guy that's actually actively employed in the NHL in recent years to be the GM. Or me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 So Gainey doesn't know how to GM in the cap world, but somehow Savard would? That makes no sense whatsoever. Time to get a guy that's actually actively employed in the NHL in recent years to be the GM. Or me. Watch for Dale Tallon's name to surface after the season, a Quebec born GM with lots of recent experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhfarber Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 When the Leafs were searching for a GM, most Leaf fans would've told you that their #1 choice was Brian Burke. So the question remains, if Gauthier is indeed the Interim GM. Who's at the top of our wishlist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I don't have a good feeling about this. Line in the sand over Price? Bob refused to move him and management wanted to go with Halak? In essense, management wants to give up on a 22-year old kid? Just spitballing, but if this is even remotely close to the reason, then we're in for a Harold Ballardian era here in Montreal. I can see things like the Spacek signing being part of the reason he may be forced out, but if this boils down to the goalie situation, then Montreal is being run by children. Of course, it's all speculation. Hopefully Bob decided to resign because of family issues, or because he wanted out of hockey - lost his passion. I just have a lot of fear that Harold Ballard has been reincarnated in the Molson kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 When the Leafs were searching for a GM, most Leaf fans would've told you that their #1 choice was Brian Burke. So the question remains, if Gauthier is indeed the Interim GM. Who's at the top of our wishlist? Flight of fancy...but I really wouldn't mind Pierre McGuire as a GM. I know gonna get blasted for this, but what Montreal has missed a lot of lately has been that sandpaper and grit, and McGuire seems big on it, a Montreal guy...can deal with the media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Line in the sand over Price? Bob refused to move him and management wanted to go with Halak? In essense, management wants to give up on a 22-year old kid? Just spitballing, but if this is even remotely close to the reason, then we're in for a Harold Ballardian era here in Montreal. I can see things like the Spacek signing being part of the reason he may be forced out, but if this boils down to the goalie situation, then Montreal is being run by children. Of course, it's all speculation. Hopefully Bob decided to resign because of family issues, or because he wanted out of hockey - lost his passion. I just have a lot of fear that Harold Ballard has been reincarnated in the Molson kids. This is my biggest fear. Good ownership does not stick their nose in personnel decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Hopefully Bob decided to resign because of family issues, or because he wanted out of hockey - lost his passion. To be honest, I think this is probably the reason. If anything, I think he just stuck around as long as he did out of a sense of duty to the organization with the Centennial and the ownership change. A lot of people here seem really cynical/suspicious, I see a situation that isn't unlike Bob Clarke in Philly, who said he was just burnt out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 To be honest, I think this is probably the reason. If anything, I think he just stuck around as long as he did out of a sense of duty to the organization with the Centennial and the ownership change. A lot of people here seem really cynical/suspicious, I see a situation that isn't unlike Bob Clarke in Philly, who said he was just burnt out. Let's hope you are right and we are all just pessimistic because of the lack of success over the last 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEEP26 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 This is my biggest fear. Good ownership does not stick their nose in personnel decisions. me to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehjay Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 IMO the Habs should follow the same model as applied to the JM hiring. The guy (or gal) with the most amount of experience. Then again that could f*** up on me cuz as far as I know Melrozzz and that other douche are out there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Big news. Now, and or the first time ever, I believe that Carey Price could be traded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Big news. Now, and or the first time ever, I believe that Carey Price could be traded. It all depends on who they hire in the offseason. I expect status quo from Gauthier at the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 IMO the Habs should follow the same model as applied to the JM hiring. The guy (or gal) with the most amount of experience. Then again that could f*** up on me cuz as far as I know Melrozzz and that other douche are out there too In that instance, the same model may yield the same result as Martin has GM experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgun19 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Let the Patrick Roy rumours begin :-) Do you think Montreal would consider Steve Yzerman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I am surprised at the timing. We are 4 days away from the Olympic trade freeze followed by 3 days until the NHL trade freeze. I hope deals are not made in haste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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