St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Probably a good call dunno about it now though. Why not wait until the offseason? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Probably a good call dunno about it now though. Why not wait until the offseason? I was wondering the same thing. With just a few games left why not wait till the offseason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) wrong guy Edited March 29, 2012 by Din758 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquire 324 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Probably a good call dunno about it now though. Why not wait until the offseason? We're trying to rationalize this decision by the team that traded a player mid-GAME. lol I pity the next GM of this team. If people think Toronto have it bad Pierre LaBrun just pointed out this: Gauthier leaves behind a payroll that has 13 players signed for more than $44 million next season, when cap may go down.... Wait a minute...LaBrun is a French name....I wonder... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1905 18 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Serge Savard will be implicated to find the new GM and probably a new coach, thing should get better for the Habs. I'm not saying it's Gauthier or Gainey fault but they are no longer part of the solution Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Montreal fans now realize that these aren't your grandparents Molsons running this team. My favourite recent rumour involves: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami 273 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 protests on firing french speaking gm are following? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Next season's head coach of the Montreal Canadiens: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 30, 2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted March 30, 2012 That team is a long ways away from being good. Looking at their roster on CapGeek its astounding at how many poor decisions were made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted March 30, 2012 There's so much work that has to be done this summer in Montreal. -For starters, they are among the lowest scoring teams in the league. Scott Gomez has been a complete bust. 11 points this season, and I believe he has been injured for a while. Put Brian Gionta into the same category. He'd been under-performing before he got injured. One of the few bright spots on offense has been Erik Cole. -Their powerplay is pathetic. From what I've seen of them this year, they rely on a lot of perimeter shots. They don't have guys providing a screen in front, and they don't cycle the puck down low/behind the net much. Having guys jam into the crease in the hopes of pouncing on a loose puck does not seem to be in their playbook. -They're a lousy faceoff team. This may explain, at least in part, the terrible powerplay numbers they have put up. -They can't hold onto any leads they get. They're 29th in the league, as far as winning percentage, when scoring first. -They're not very physical. Outside of Brad Staubitz, Ryan White, and Travis Moen, nobody on the team will really get in on the forecheck and finish their checks. If you force the defense to make passes quickly, they're more prone to turn the puck over. on defense, P.K. Subban will throw his weight around here and there, but he takes very immature penalties at times. May be part of him maturing as a player, but nonetheless, you can't put your team down with stupid penalties. Play hard, physical hockey without putting your team down a man. Their penalty kill is very good, I'll give them that. Other than that, this team is an utter mess. According to CapGeek, here is what they're looking at, as far as free agency: UFA: -Travis Moen -Mathieu Darche -Brad Staubitz -Chris Campoli RFA: -Carey Price -Lars Eller -Blake Geoffrion -Mike Blunden -Peterri Nokalainen -Aaron Palushaj -P.K. Subban -Alexei Emelin -Raphael Diaz We'll be looking at a much different Montreal team next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 31, 2012 Sportsnet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 11, 2012 Perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 11, 2012 Perhaps? Robitaille has no management experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted April 11, 2012 Robitaille has no management experience. He's President of Business Operations for the Kings, though that doesn't involve player management. Having spent most of his career with LA, it makes it less likely he'd leave that job, but who knows. As a French Canadian, he apparently has the most important qualification for the Habs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 11, 2012 As a French Canadian, he apparently has the most important qualification for the Habs. I think the Habs could be a much more successful franchise if not for that silly language requirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 11, 2012 Sometimes, English can be a burden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Bad picture of Luc. I prefer this one: I can imagine where speaking French is a huge asset, but really, they have these things called translators. Edited April 12, 2012 by 55fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Dangle 83 Report post Posted April 12, 2012 Habs reportedly showing interest in Jim Nill. However, his contract prevents him from taking any GM position for the first four years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted April 12, 2012 Robitaille has no management experience. That's fine. If the names rumoured to be in the running are any indication Montreal is looking for a guy with his one hockey cards over a real manager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 12, 2012 Also in the running... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 29, 2012 TSN. My fingers are crossed; I'm pulling for him. 1 Ray1905 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermind 363 Report post Posted April 29, 2012 TSN. My fingers are crossed; I'm pulling for him. Mine too. So I won't have to hear him on TV anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted April 30, 2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
