Habsfan89 Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 51 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: You mean, "why would anyone who doesn't speak French want to [be] part of the coaching staff or management staff?" And it is ONLY the head coach and GM of whom bilingualism is required. For anyone else, it can be a fantastic opportunity. If I go for a job interview for a coaching position and I'm not French and the gm tells me if I work hard and have success i could end up coaching the big club.... I know his full of shit and it will never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 36 minutes ago, Habsfan89 said: If I go for a job interview for a coaching position and I'm not French and the gm tells me if I work hard and have success i could end up coaching the big club.... I know his full of shit and it will never happen. Ok, but that doesn't mean that you will never get a head coach job. Look at Kirk Muller. If you make your name as an assistant, you will still see HC jobs open up even if its not Montreal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Interesting choice. AND the firing has to be great for Commandant's stress level also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankhab Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 We will know a little more today after the PC. Lets not forget that Richardson is a very capable bench boss. He has shown on multiple occasions that he can run the team (did a better job than DD in the playoffs I thought), so as for the technical aspect of the game, I don't think there's a huge concern with St Louis as coach, at least for the remainder of this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Caufield will score a goal a game under St Louis and roar back for a surprise Calder, followed by Harts indefinitely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 The media already raving over Marty's confidence and positivity. This is exactly what this moribund team needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 Very impressive press conference. Marty said enough to reassure me I hope he delivers on the expectations he has set for himself Go Habs Go !!! now go and win two in a row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 That would be simply awesome if Caufield, for any reason, starting hitting the net more and getting that Gorilla off his back today, in part, because of St Louis pep talk. (the last bit, just to prod CC in the back a bit about his seeming dislike for MSL hire) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 44 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: ... Marty said enough to reassure me ... What I especially liked was his preference for "concepts" rather than a "system" ... seems more adaptable in-game ... might even be easier to get players to buy-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 Despite voicing my skepticism with the hiring of Marty, I agree with Engels: I can't imagine any Canadiens fan watching this press conference right now is feeling anything but encouraged by what Martin St. Louis is saying. — Eric Engels (@EricEngels) February 10, 2022 Go Habs Go !!! I am a Habs fan first, and I want the team to be successful in the post-Bergevin era Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 A french version of Kirk Muller is what i thought of (with all the glowing remarks about St Louis); who everyone seems to love, as a person, but as a coach just doesnt have "it". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzer Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Not gonna lie, wish St. Louis woulda been my son's peewee coach this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 1 minute ago, huzer said: Not gonna lie, wish St. Louis woulda been my son's peewee coach this year. ... would have scored free game tickets, eh?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzer Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 15 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: ... would have scored free game tickets, eh?! He has had one former NHLer as a coach, Peter Sejna. not quite as decorated as MSL, but quite an intense coach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 23 hours ago, Neech said: Caufield will score a goal a game under St Louis and roar back for a surprise Calder, followed by Harts indefinitely! One down, 1000 to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 I don't mind this hiring for coach. Great NHL players have often not worked out as coach (Gretzky certainly didn't), perhaps because the game came to easy to them and they couldn't relate to players that have to struggle a bit however St. Louis had to really battle to make it, I think the players will respect him for what he accomplished and how hard he had to work to get there. I like this hiring better than if they hired the safe, been around the block many times sort of coach. Obviously St. Louis has a lot of work to do and a lot to learn but I think he will relate well to the younger players and I think Caulfield will really benefit from him being the coach. I think he has already. And alfredo please don't start a "When will they fire St. Louis" thread if the Habs lose a few in a row. He doesn't have a lot to work with right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Yes, even as an interim, just glad not a retread like Carboneau. " Let’s call it what it is… For two men in key positions like that to start their career in a market like Montreal a few weeks apart is less than ideal. The last time the Canadiens’ organisation did that was back in 1995, when then President Ronald Corey fired GM Serge Savard and head coach Jacques Demers to replace them by Réjean Houle and Mario Tremblay respectively." I wonder how that move turned out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 42 minutes ago, DON said: Yes, even as an interim, just glad not a retread like Carboneau. " Let’s call it what it is… For two men in key positions like that to start their career in a market like Montreal a few weeks apart is less than ideal. The last time the Canadiens’ organisation did that was back in 1995, when then President Ronald Corey fired GM Serge Savard and head coach Jacques Demers to replace them by Réjean Houle and Mario Tremblay respectively." I wonder how that move turned out? I don't get that comparison? Rejean Houle was ill equipped to be GM, Gorton/Hughes (no offence to Reggie who I liked as a player) have far more savvy for dealing with the situation the Habs are in. After watching the press conference yesterday I am further convinced that Gorton/Hughes are the right people. I also think St. Louis might turn out to be a diamond in the rough for developing young players. We will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: I don't mind this hiring for coach. Great NHL players have often not worked out as coach (Gretzky certainly didn't), perhaps because the game came to easy to them and they couldn't relate to players that have to struggle a bit however St. Louis had to really battle to make it, I think the players will respect him for what he accomplished and how hard he had to work to get there. I like this hiring better than if they hired the safe, been around the block many times sort of coach. Obviously St. Louis has a lot of work to do and a lot to learn but I think he will relate well to the younger players and I think Caulfield will really benefit from him being the coach. I think he has already. And alfredo please don't start a "When will they fire St. Louis" thread if the Habs lose a few in a row. He doesn't have a lot to work with right now. what about the "when will St. Louis win two in a row" thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: what about the "when will St. Louis win two in a row" thread? Bad news bud. Gorton and Hughes found out you were taking shots at them on this board. They have instructed St. Louis to never win two in a row as your punishment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Commandant said: Bad news bud. Gorton and Hughes found out you were taking shots at them on this board. They have instructed St. Louis to never win two in a row as your punishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 12 minutes ago, Commandant said: Bad news bud. Gorton and Hughes found out you were taking shots at them on this board. They have instructed St. Louis to never win two in a row as your punishment. Habs don't need to win 2 in a row anyway. Just the odd win here and there (Toronto and Boston would be nice) to keep morale up. No point in "team tank" going off the rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 9 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: Habs don't need to win 2 in a row anyway. Just the odd win here and there (Toronto and Boston would be nice) to keep morale up. No point in "team tank" going off the rails. agreed. I'll sacrifice seeing that ugly face til the start of next season for shane wright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 who you talking 'bout ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Give us shane wright O lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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