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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 2, 2003 22:51:00 GMT -5
Just said it on RDS... Any thoughts? and no I don't think we should hire him...
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Post by rocky on Jan 3, 2003 9:14:39 GMT -5
Well I think that he is just what we need for now. Scottie certainly hasn't gone senile and has what many consider one of the finest hockey minds ever. We all know that the current edition of the team is in a holding pattern awaiting some of the young prospects. For the remainder of this season Scottie would put what assets we have to proper use. Our days of being outcoached and outworked would be over, there are no free passes on his team. I really believe that he could put us in the playoffs, which is in jeopardy right now. Scottie never signs for more than one year at a time during which he'd keep us in the playoffs. That's my 2 cents worth. Cheers everyone.
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Post by Yeti on Jan 3, 2003 9:31:01 GMT -5
Scotty Bowman behind the Habs' bench? Not only would that be a hughe improvement over Therrien, it would also be an incredible marketing move. It doesn't sound very likely, but with 2 points out of 10 on this road I just hope AS will do SOMETHING. We are sinking fast.
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Post by TheHabsfan on Jan 3, 2003 9:32:19 GMT -5
First, I agree that a coaching change in necessary in MTL. Bad decisions are common place in Habland and a change in philosophy would definitely help. However, I feel strongly, especially after yesterday's game, that there are quite a few holes that need to be plugged. 1. Audette needs to go...he obviously can't finish plays anymore and he is only frustrating himself, fans and hopefully , management. 2. A strong D-man defensively to push Breezy down the roster (General a la ligne bleu...my a$$) and Traverse out of the line-up ... I have never missed Souray as much as I do now. 3. An enforcer...a real one. Blouin can't dance with the big boys. he is another Lindsay at best. AS needs to step up here and take initiative. He needs to be proactive. The team is slowly falling out of contention and unless her acts soon, we will be on the outside looking in...again. On another note...more proof that MT is a twit. Look at Chow go in the minors...4 points last night. Do you think that MT is stiffling players? YUP. Granted the minors are much easier to play in...but still....
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 3, 2003 10:51:32 GMT -5
But isn't Bowman the kind of guy you only want coaching with teams that are close to a cup?
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Post by rocky on Jan 3, 2003 11:13:47 GMT -5
Scottie loves challenges, this is a perfect situation for him. Maybe he wants to come full circle to complete his great career. If we had him, we'd never have trouble coming out of our end again. Scottie's teams are always the best on the breakout. With a ton of parity in the east, anythings possible.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jan 3, 2003 13:37:57 GMT -5
But isn't Bowman the kind of guy you only want coaching with teams that are close to a cup? Yes, and he will no doubt have the luxury of picking and choosing what team he wants to coach. Also, me thinks he wouldn't be making this type of comment if he didn't already have a team in mind. No, not the Habs. Of course the entire topic is supposition as well. I don't know if Demers is on the up and up or not. But, who am I? Cheers.
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 3, 2003 13:42:02 GMT -5
Demers mentionned the Caps.
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Jan 3, 2003 18:32:08 GMT -5
Hab's need a new coach. Bowman has some experience as a head coach in the NHL. Bowman has been a winner in a number of cities on a couple of occasions. Bowman has won the Stanley Cup once or twice or more. Bowman is available. Bowman has the respect of his players. Bowman can deal with both the English and French press. Am I missing something?
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Post by TheHabsfan on Jan 3, 2003 18:36:26 GMT -5
Hab's need a new coach. Bowman has some experience as a head coach in the NHL. Bowman has been a winner in a number of cities on a couple of occasions. Bowman has won the Stanley Cup once or twice or more. Bowman is available. Bowman has the respect of his players. Bowman can deal with both the English and French press. Am I missing something? Well... We have been yelling for a coach with experience. In the past few years, we have been stuck with rookies. Bowman definitely has experience. The question is: Does he want to coach in MTL? I doubt it.
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Post by UberCranky on Jan 3, 2003 18:36:57 GMT -5
Hab's need a new coach. Bowman has some experience as a head coach in the NHL. Bowman has been a winner in a number of cities on a couple of occasions. Bowman has won the Stanley Cup once or twice or more. Bowman is available. Bowman has the respect of his players. Bowman can deal with both the English and French press. Am I missing something? Yup................ Where's the talent?
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 3, 2003 18:50:07 GMT -5
More from Demers:
He just said Bowman will only coach in the USA unless he gets an unreal offer $$ wise from a Canadian team..
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Post by jerry_dog on Jan 3, 2003 19:50:04 GMT -5
So pay him! He still has his house in the Townships, North Hatley I believe, and would do it for the right $$. C'mon GG and cough up a little of the Bell naming rights cash-ola. Larry might like to work with him as well. Hey, the only thing you know for sure is if you don't ask - the answer is always NO.
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Post by montreal on Jan 3, 2003 20:38:13 GMT -5
I saw Bowman do an interview in between periods of the Russian/Finland game. He said he was semi retired, and that he was there for the Wings? I didn't know that he was doing anything.
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 3, 2003 20:54:49 GMT -5
I think he is a ''consultant''..
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Post by UberCranky on Jan 4, 2003 0:27:46 GMT -5
Come on guys............
You think Bowman is going to make us a contender? With what talent? It's not like Bowman has ten years on his hands to turn this team into a powerhouse.
I remember his lack of patience from waaay back then. Do you think it has changed?
Bowman is going to a team that can contend for the STANLEY CUP.
Unless................
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Post by BCHab on Jan 4, 2003 14:57:39 GMT -5
Come on guys............ You think Bowman is going to make us a contender? With what talent? It's not like Bowman has ten years on his hands to turn this team into a powerhouse. I remember his lack of patience from waaay back then. Do you think it has changed? Bowman is going to a team that can contend for the STANLEY CUP. Unless................ I agree HA. Assuming he does return. I suspect he will do like he did in Detroit or Pittsburgh and go with an established team with plenty of potential. In both cases, the teams were talented but lacked direction when he took over. Is there such a team right now? Colorado perhaps? He did take over in St-Louis and made the final when it was an expansion team . He also helped Buffalo become a contender. However, he was much younger then. I doubt he wants to do the same thing again. One can only wish though. I'd love to be a fly on the wall during the job interview ;-)
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Post by seventeen on Jan 5, 2003 1:30:25 GMT -5
I think so too, HA. AS might as well slit his own throat as hire Bowman. Never happens. Bowman is way too much of a threat. Why else do we still have Colonel Klink as our coach?
I can see Bowman coming back to the Habs if he is made President and given, say, 3% of the stock in the team. Then you can bet Savard will be questioned quickly on his moves and non-moves. I like it.
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Post by UberCranky on Jan 5, 2003 1:43:23 GMT -5
Bowman would take one look at this so call "team" and after a start like they had against the Oilers, he would probably send the entire team to Hamilton. Actually, he would send them back walking from Alberta with whip marks on their back and butt naked. This sorry lot could probabluy not do that right either. They probably end up in Vancouver or Nanuvit. *cries*
Bowman......neither a patient nor a firgiving one either!
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