Yeah, I watched and remember all that history unfold and as great as some of those teams were in the late '70s and in the 6 team era I also remember how it was done - getting to protect the 2 best junior players in Quebec every year and Sam Pollock ripping off the idiot management and ownership of the California Golden Seals and the LA Kings every year for their top draft picks or players they wanted.

Unfortunately for those who revel in their history, Les Habs are in the NHL toilet bowl right now and its going to be tough climbing out. Better hope that Bergevin has a few better ideas that the resident American genius who runs the other storied NHL franchise down the 401.
- RickJ

The only players that were of any talent grabbed with that rule were Marc Tardif and Réjean Houle. Certainly not game-changers.

You're right, it is more opinion then anything. My opinion is Montreal has made more hurdles for talent that does not speak French and that would make it less desireable for someone who doesn't speak French to want to even go after the job. This is a good hiring though, I'd like to see some Leafs/Habs playoff series that we thought we'd get when we were moved to the same division.
- Bozzy

They talked to Jim Nill, who doesn't speak a word of french. They didn't reveal every candidate and I'm sure a few of them were anglophones only.

They talked to Jim Nill, who doesn't speak a word of french. They didn't reveal every candidate and I'm sure a few of them were anglophones only.
- QuebecPride

The Leafs have an American English speaking GM, and because of it, they are MILES ahead of the habs in terms of on ice results.

anybody heard the status of Trevor Timmins?

I didn't see him being let go, so is he still with the team??

anybody heard the status of Trevor Timmins?

I didn't see him being let go, so is he still with the team??
- GadesnSens

Bergevin said he'd be at the draft table for Montreal.

anybody heard the status of Trevor Timmins?

I didn't see him being let go, so is he still with the team??
- GadesnSens

I'd suggest Timmins will stay, he's done a good job as far as I'm concerned. Their pro scouts are the ones who need to either be let go or kicked in the balls.

I'd suggest Timmins will stay, he's done a good job as far as I'm concerned. Their pro scouts are the ones who need to either be let go or kicked in the balls.
- Lohaus

Gauthier was (one of) the pro scouts before he took the GM position.

Tells you all you need to know.

Gauthier was (one of) the pro scouts before he took the GM position.

Tells you all you need to know.
- Pecafan Fan

If you've never heard the story before, the policy put into place by the Senators by Gauthier regarding the 1 cookie rule for media in Ottawa is a pretty hilarious tale and really helps to highlight just how much of a complete douche Gauthier was.

If you've never heard the story before, the policy put into place by the Senators by Gauthier regarding the 1 cookie rule for media in Ottawa is a pretty hilarious tale and really helps to highlight just how much of a complete douche Gauthier was.
- Lohaus

Yeah, I heard about that.

Glad he's gone. Moving on.

They talked to Jim Nill, who doesn't speak a word of french. They didn't reveal every candidate and I'm sure a few of them were anglophones only.
- QuebecPride

Ron Hextall was another.

Ron Hextall was another.
- muffin_man

They also asked Florida to talk to Dave Tallon and were denied permission.

They also asked Florida to talk to Dave Tallon and were denied permission.
- Symba007

Duh...

Duh...
- muffin_man

Renaud P Lavoie ‏ @RenLavoieRDS

Geoff Molson asked permission to the Panthers to talked with Dale Tallon for the GM job, few weeks ago. The answer was no.

Renaud P Lavoie ‏ @RenLavoieRDS

Geoff Molson asked permission to the Panthers to talked with Dale Tallon for the GM job, few weeks ago. The answer was no.
- Symba007

duh

editte: did they ask to talk to poile in nashville and holland in detroit too?

duh

editte: did they ask to talk to poile in nashville and holland in detroit too?
- muffin_man

I wish

They also asked Florida to talk to Dave Tallon and were denied permission.
- Symba007

I'd bet that there is more to it than just cold calling guys. If Molson contacted the Panthers to request an interview, I'd bet that Tallon sent out some feelers to see if they were interested. Call it a hunch.