Dregger doesn't usually report something until it's all but happened though.
- ehabs9

I was unaware of the Dreger report. Well, can't say I wanted or expected it, but let's see how he does.

I don't like this coach recycling thing though, although it is different management and he is more experienced, it still bugs me simply because of that.

Who ever they select, half the people will whine about it. So who cares?
The important thing is what they do with the line up.
- fidopro

I care if I'm going to have to whine about it or not

I was unaware of the Dreger report. Well, can't say I wanted or expected it, but let's see how he does.

I don't like this coach recycling thing though, although it is different management and he is more experienced, it still bugs me simply because of that.
- jaymster790

Crawford is far more experienced, not to mention he's coached in the last 3 years.

What a nightmare on what's been such a great summer so far



Now I'm worried about the draft....I was in my little bubble where everything was going to go right

Crawford is far more experienced, not to mention he's coached in the last 3 years.

What a nightmare on what's been such a great summer so far
- ehabs9

I like what Bergevin's done so far, this one not so much but I'll trust him. Although Therrien or not, any coach would have a hell of a time making a competitive team of the current lot.

I like what Bergevin's done so far, this one not so much but I'll trust him. Although Therrien or not, any coach would have a hell of a time making a competitive team of the current lot.
- jaymster790

Agreed, I just fear it'll be a complete mess with Therrien.

Maybe we'll get McKinnon out of it

Agreed, I just fear it'll be a complete mess with Therrien.

Maybe we'll get McKinnon out of it
- ehabs9

I was thinking the same thing.

Let's see if Michel learned a thing or two about dealing with NHLers.

Full blown TSN article now

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=397660

God help us....

So Michel Therrien it is...
hum.
http://www.lapresse.ca/sp...therrien-lhomme-du-ch.php

No clue what that means.
- habby

Really? It's pretty straight forward.

I said it before and I'll say it again :

(frank) Michel Therrien

I hope he's "interim" like Cunneyworth was...

Let the 2013 draft discussion begin! The Habs sure shot themselves in the foot with this one. So they picked a real francophone in Michel Therrien, as opposed to a bilingual Ontario born coach in Marc Crawford. Fools! I knew the Crawford family growing up, and all I can say, is the whole family is hockey oriented. My first job, out of high school, was working with the father Floyd, a World Champion, with the Belleville MacFarlands. I can remember talking hockey with him, everyday at lunch, back in the 1970's. Played hockey against all of his sons, growing up. Probably the best hockey player of the family was the daughter. The Habs screwed the pooch with this pick as coach!

Let the 2013 draft discussion begin! The Habs sure shot themselves in the foot with this one. So they picked a real francophone in Michel Therrien, as opposed to a bilingual Ontario born coach in Marc Crawford. Fools! I knew the Crawford family growing up, and all I can say, is the whole family is hockey oriented. My first job, out of high school, was working with the father Floyd, a World Champion, with the Belleville MacFarlands. I can remember talking hockey with him, everyday at lunch, back in the 1970's. Played hockey against all of his sons, growing up. Probably the best hockey player of the family was the daughter. The Habs screwed the pooch with this pick as coach!
- PrinceLH

They both suck, but Therrien sucks less. I'm (frank)ing furious, Bergevin screwed up big time here by failing to ink Hartley who is in my opinion 100x the coach Therrien is.

Hell I would have kept Cunney if that's all they could come up with.

They both suck, but Therrien sucks less. I'm (frank)ing furious, Bergevin screwed up big time here by failing to ink Hartley who is in my opinion 100x the coach Therrien is.
- J-P

At least Crawford has a Cup! Yes, Hartley was their man, but Roy may have been a better choice, even yet!

At least Crawford has a Cup!
- PrinceLH

Yeah on a team my grandma could have coached to a cup and she has no idea what Hockey is lol.

Just nuke the god damn province and start from 0.

*Let me get out first of course

Hartley won a champinoship in the Swiss league, Crawford is only a year removed from coaching with 15 years experience, and Michel Therrien has spent the last 3 years sitting on his hands and giving himself strangers.

Seems like the obvious choice to me

Hartley won a champinoship in the Swiss league, Crawford is only a year removed from coaching with 15 years experience, and Michel Therrien has spent the last 3 years sitting on his hands and giving himself strangers.

Seems like the obvious choice to me
- ehabs9

Hartley would have been a candidate even if there were no language requirements. Therrien wouldn't make the list and that speaks for itself.

At least Crawford has a Cup! Yes, Hartley was their man, but Roy may have been a better choice, even yet!
- PrinceLH

Crawford won with a stack team. He has been a terrible coach since leaving the Avs.

Therien was better then Crawford. But still a bad choice.

Crawford won with a stack team. He has been a terrible coach since leaving the Avs.

Therien was better then Crawford. But still a bad choice.
- ShafterBenRaide

Therrien had a stacked team and couldn't win

Yeah on a team my grandma could have coached to a cup and she has no idea what Hockey is lol.

Just nuke the god damn province and start from 0.

*Let me get out first of course
- J-P

Sounds like Therrien, without the Cup, when he had Crosby, Malkin and company!

Therrien had a stacked team and couldn't win
- ehabs9

Remember the Pens before Therrien? They finish last like 5 straight years. He took a young team and made it to the cup.

Crawford? He has miss the playoffs his last 5 season. With like 3 different teams. Impressive.

Sounds like Therrien, without the Cup, when he had Crosby, Malkin and company!
- PrinceLH

Crawford

VAN 2005–06 82 42 32 – 8 92 4th in Northwest – – – Missed playoffs
LA 2006–07 82 27 41 – 14 68 4th in Pacific – – – Missed playoffs
LA 2007–08 82 32 43 – 7 71 5th in Pacific – – – Missed playoffs
DAL 2009–10 82 37 31 – 14 88 5th in Pacific – – – Missed playoffs
DAL 2010–11 82 42 29 – 11 95 5th in Pacific – – – Missed playoffs


Need I say more ?

Definitely lost my faith in this organization right now. Preaching all this stuff about a new era, a fresh start, the beginning of something new. Then they go out and hire Therrien for a second go around. The same putz that couldn't crack it in Montreal before. Who couldn't keep his job with a young Penguins team that had Crosby, Malkin & Fleury. This decision alone has made me think of Bergevin as a fool. Good job Montreal. Keep up the great work

Definitely lost my faith in this organization right now. Preaching all this stuff about a new era, a fresh start, the beginning of something new. Then they go out and hire Therrien for a second go around. The same putz that couldn't crack it in Montreal before. Who couldn't keep his job with a young Penguins team that had Crosby, Malkin & Fleury. This decision alone has made me think of Bergevin as a fool. Good job Montreal. Keep up the great work
- Habsolute009

Next year is going to be a really good draft year. Think positive.

Maybe Therrien is there to teach the rookies and then be replaced when they have mature?

Next year is going to be a really good draft year. Think positive.

Maybe Therrien is there to teach the rookies and then be replaced when they have mature?
- ShafterBenRaide

One can only hope. Simply, I'm not holding my breath. What is clear to me is that this coaching search was not about the best person for the job. Just another french puppet to appease the French fanbase and the French media. Congratulations to them putting language ahead of success.

Michel Therrien, the unibrow wonder....