dlbalr Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 11 hours ago, Trizzak said: Am I reading too much into Belzile not filling one of those vet spots yet? I'm a bit curious about that as well. He still doesn't count as a veteran even so I'd think they'd want him back. A clarification from yesterday, Martel is in that 260-319 category and not a strict veteran like I thought which helps a little bit. Laval signed Charles-David Beaudoin today. I remember him being at a rookie or development camp with the Habs a few years ago and he has some AHL experience with Manitoba. He spent last year in Austria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 11 hours ago, Trizzak said: Am I reading too much into Belzile not filling one of those vet spots yet? Wonder if Belzile might be looking for a team where he sees a better path for making it to the NHL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Laval is officially looking for a new head coach after Joel Bouchard was named head coach of Anaheim's farm team. https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-name-bouchard-as-gulls-head-coach/c-325610856 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 22 minutes ago, dlbalr said: Laval is officially looking for a new head coach after Joel Bouchard was named head coach of Anaheim's farm team. https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-name-bouchard-as-gulls-head-coach/c-325610856 Too bad ... wish Joel well ... jealous of the weather he gets next winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 2 hours ago, dlbalr said: Laval is officially looking for a new head coach after Joel Bouchard was named head coach of Anaheim's farm team. https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-name-bouchard-as-gulls-head-coach/c-325610856 Disappointing. I wonder what motivated him to take on another AHL assignment as it's very much a lateral move. I doubt he'd do it for the weather -- but maybe the Ducklings waved a thick wad of dollar bills in front of him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Disappointing. I wonder what motivated him to take on another AHL assignment as it's very much a lateral move. I doubt he'd do it for the weather -- but maybe the Ducklings waved a thick wad of dollar bills in front of him? Ducharme is about to get a nice extension. Anaheim's head coach has been in his job a few years with little success. The path to NHL head coach is easier in Anaheim seems the reason IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 No way should we get outbid by the Ducks. Maybe he saw a clearer path to an NHL head coaching gig in Anaheim, or just wanted to change organizations. Big loss for our developmental system (if we can even call it that). I hope we don't hire another Lefebvre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revvvrob Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I don’t mind Bouchard heading out west to learn how to be an nhl head coach. He cuts his teeth there and then the Habs can hire him in 5 years. Habs always seem to groom French Canadian head coaches so they have better success elsewhere, maybe it can go the other way around this time with Bouchard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 And no one’s going to be stunned to see Alexandre Burrows coaching AHL Laval. - 31 thoughts: Eliotte Friedman Makes some sense ... he only retired three years ago ... if he wants a future in coaching he will need HC experience at some point ... guess the question is whether he is ready to take on responsibility for the development of the habs future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Laval signs Tory Dello The Laval Rocket announced Monday that the team has agreed to terms on a one-year, one-way contract (2021-22 - AHL) with defenseman Tory Dello.#GoRocket pic.twitter.com/qdTgC9Jyb0 — Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) July 12, 2021 And here is a neat story on his start with the Griffings in 2020: https://www.mlive.com/griffins/2020/03/tory-dellos-chaotic-brief-and-unforgettable-first-stint-with-griffins.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I am still in shock from Bouchard's leaving the organization. I was always under the impression that he loved coaching more than an executive job and him making this sideways move supports my belief. The next Laval coach needs to be as solid a person as Bouchard was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 43 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: I am still in shock from Bouchard's leaving the organization. I was always under the impression that he loved coaching more than an executive job and him making this sideways move supports my belief. The next Laval coach needs to be as solid a person as Bouchard was. I wonder if Bergy told him DD was getting signed for near future and no opening, before he opted for Ducks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 35 minutes ago, DON said: I wonder if Bergy told him DD was getting signed for near future and no opening, before he opted for Ducks? It is odd, he seemed to be committed to developing the Habs prospects. Thought he would establish an academy-like program with the trios-rivière lions and the his Boisbriand team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 2021-22 will be his fifth year pro ... AHL: 107gms, 10 g, 8a ... ECHL: 82gms, 37g, 37a ... future Lion de Trois-Rivières? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, alfredoh2009 said: It is odd, he seemed to be committed to developing the Habs prospects. Thought he would establish an academy-like program with the trios-rivière lions and the his Boisbriand team He is just starting his pro coaching career, so really a couple years not big deal (esp with DD freshly signed) and the other french coach who was just hired in NHL, at least help give more experienced french options, down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 The GM/HC of the Gatineau Olympiques was a rumoured favourite for the Laval job ... some of the other rumoured candidates (assuming Alex Burrows doesn't "head north") are: Gilles Bouchard (5 yrs HC with QJMHL Rouyn-Noranda, 2 yrs AC with AHL Syracuse), Éric Veilleux (9yrs HC with QJMHL Shawinigan, I yr with Halifax, 2 yrs HC ECHL Norfolk [1 AC, 1 HC], 2 yrs HC AHL San Antonio, 1 yrs AC AHL Syracuse); and Jean-François Houle (7yrs AC Clarkson Univ, 2 yrs HC QMJHL Lewiston, 3 yrs HC QMJHL Blainville-Boisbriand, 1 yr HC ECHL Bakersfield, 6 yrs AC AHL Bakersdfield) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, DON said: He is just starting his pro coaching career, so really a couple years not big deal (esp with DD freshly signed) and the other french coach who was just hired in NHL, at least help give more experienced french options, down the road. He was a rock star with Montreal/Quebec media. Well liked and respected for the success he had with the Armada and his style of coaching. He may have been a rookie with the Lava Rocket, but he had been very visible in Quebec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 36 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: . He may have been a rookie with the Lava Rocket, but he had been very visible in Quebec. Which is all well and good but 100% meaningless as far as running a NHL roster, cept maybe in a negative way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 42 minutes ago, DON said: Which is all well and good but 100% meaningless as far as running a NHL roster, cept maybe in a negative way. your reply makes sense, and I see where mine doesn't after reading yours... I guess that my impression is that a coach needs to have that connection with the public to be considered for a head coach job in the Habs organization. It has nothing to with the job but it is a factor when drafting a list of candidates... I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 Jake Lucchini had an NHL deal the last few years but has signed an AHL contract with Laval for next season: https://www.habsworld.net/2021/07/laval-signs-jake-lucchini/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 J-F Houle is the new head coach in Laval. This seemed the logical hire to me based on experience: https://www.habsworld.net/2021/07/jean-francois-houle-named-laval-head-coach/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 hours ago, dlbalr said: J-F Houle is the new head coach in Laval. This seemed the logical hire to me based on experience: https://www.habsworld.net/2021/07/jean-francois-houle-named-laval-head-coach/ Let’s clean the Laval office, repaint and prepare for a championship run for the Rocket !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 This applies to Jan Mysak who barely got past the 20-game mark next season. Nice to know there will be that option for him although the OHL still may be better from a development perspective. (Hamilton didn't renounce his rights at the Import Draft last month so he can go back there.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 30 minutes ago, dlbalr said: This applies to Jan Mysak who barely got past the 20-game mark next season. Nice to know there will be that option for him although the OHL still may be better from a development perspective. (Hamilton didn't renounce his rights at the Import Draft last month so he can go back there.) So Mysak i thought for sure would be back in the OHL for a final year? But, he may play AHL eh; I thought he wasnt ready for pro, from what Bouchard noted during season anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 1 hour ago, dlbalr said: This applies to Jan Mysak who barely got past the 20-game mark next season. Nice to know there will be that option for him although the OHL still may be better from a development perspective. (Hamilton didn't renounce his rights at the Import Draft last month so he can go back there.) Ideally I subscribe to the general "dominate at one level before moving up" philosophy ... 15 goals in 22 games with Hamilton is outstanding, but still only 22 games ... wouldn't mind seeing him stay in the OHL ... no need to rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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