Confirmed with Link: Joël Bouchard Named Laval Rocket Head Coach (Confirmed: Daniel Jacob Named Assistant Coach)

[Ozmodiar]

Good luck to him. He's got big shoes to fill.


/ clown shoes

 

[Adam Michaels]

Yeah, I love the move but am a bit confused by the Carriere bit. So he's no longer GM but they didn't name a new one? Are they inferring Bouchard will have more of that role as well? Inferring is never the best form of communication.

This is what I think. I think they'll give Bouchard a bigger role than just Head Coach. It just won't be in the title. Carrière sticks around, but he's no longer GM.

 

[Jee]

Great move

 

[NobleSix]

Im glad Bergevin is improving the management foundation for whoever comes in to replace his sorry ass at the end of next season.

All these hires should save Julien Brisebois some work next summer.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Adam Michaels]

Im glad Bergevin is improving the management foundation for whoever comes in to replace his sorry ass at the end of next season.

All these hires should save Julien Brisebois some work next summer.

That would be the icing on the cake.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

That's when Julien's contract will be up no?

 

[Adam Michaels]

That's when Julien's contract will be up no?

Julien has 4 years left. The timing is still good.

 

[Mrb1p]

In pull a Boucher, I mean work and develop our young players so they're ready for the NHL as opposed to pull a Sly and destroy any potential they had...

Yup. Desharnais, Gallagher, Pac, Subban all played under Guy and thrived.

 

[Hannibal]

As far as the informations i have, i really don't see Zadina being drafted by the Habs now with Bouchard Bergevin and Julien mentality.

Welcome aboard Joel. Great aquisition!

 

[CHwest]

These do not look like binman moves, I suspect Molson is behind them.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

As far as the informations i have, i really don't see Zadina being drafted by the Habs now with Bouchard Bergevin and Julien mentality.

Welcome aboard Joel. Great aquisition!

With Pacioretty most likely being traded, they will need someone to score goals
Zadina will be a Montreal Canadiens, well unless Carolina drafts him at #2 or a traded pick.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

These do not look like binman moves, I suspect Molson is behind them.

Well it's about f***ing time he wakes up!!!
Took 2 years too long...

 

[habsterr]

Bouchard as head coach and demotion to Carrière. Either Bergevin knows his ass is on the line or Molson step in and doing a better job than Bergevin.

 

[L4br3cqu3]

Аrpon Basu‏Verified account @ArponBasu 6m6 minutes ago
The Canadiens also announced Larry Carrière will be director of player personnel for the Rocket but they will not be naming a general manager. Carrière was the general manager before. Bergevin says in the release they are "extremely satisfied" with Carrière's work.

Positive move bringing in Bouchard, but wow, the expectations of this organization are so pathetic, 6 years, one brief playoff appearance, no prospects, dead last this year, and the boss is "extremely satisfied" with Carrière's work.

At the same time, Carriere said about the same thing of Lefebvre, couple of weeks before he was fired. Just some PR bullshit again.

I can't believe this. It's what a string of 5 excellent moves from The Idiot. I am anxiously hoping the other shoe doesn't fall. (Yes I know mixed metaphors. Screw it, I'm feeling good with this signing).

I don't know, gut feeling, but I just can't believe these moves comes from Bergevin alone... I really believe Molson finally acts like a President should, and he's the one behind this turnaround.

Honestly, why would Bergevin hire a potential threat to his job, while he had a team full of yesmen buddies with no NHL potential whatsoever at the end of the season ?

I really think Molson isn't as dumb as he's made to be around here, OR he finally understood his role... (about f***ing time)

 

[Oshawa General]

At the same time, Carriere said about the same thing of Lefebvre, couple of weeks before he was fired. Just some PR bull**** again.



I don't know, gut feeling, but I just can't believe these moves comes from Bergevin alone... I really believe Molson finally acts like a President should, and he's the one behind this turnaround.

Honestly, why would Bergevin hire a potential threat to his job, while he had a team full of yesmen buddies with no NHL potential whatsoever at the end of the season ?

I really think Molson isn't as dumb as he's made to be around here, OR he finally understood his role... (about ****ing time)

Agree, these moves required some insight into the future and intelligence, so that takes MB out of the picture

 

[Captain Mountain]

Great news that they hired Bouchard, but this is the second straight year that Carriere has gotten a clear demotion without being let go. Which is really strange to see.

I'm also really curious as to why Montreal doesn't have a GM for Laval and who will actually hold those duties. Virtually all well run farm teams (in terms of development and player acquisition) have an AGM from the parent club managing the farm team (Dubas, Brisebois, Heisinger, etc.).

 

[Vachon23]

Great news that they hired Bouchard, but this is the second straight year that Carriere has gotten a clear demotion without being let go. Which is really strange to see.

I'm also really curious as to why Montreal doesn't have a GM for Laval and who will actually hold those duties. Virtually all well run farm teams (in terms of development and player acquisition) have an AGM from the parent club managing the farm team (Dubas, Brisebois, Heisinger, etc.).

the GM of Laval is Bouchard

 

[dinodebino]

Great news that they hired Bouchard, but this is the second straight year that Carriere has gotten a clear demotion without being let go. Which is really strange to see.

I'm also really curious as to why Montreal doesn't have a GM for Laval and who will actually hold those duties. Virtually all well run farm teams (in terms of development and player acquisition) have an AGM from the parent club managing the farm team (Dubas, Brisebois, Heisinger, etc.).

We'll know more at the press conference. I suspect Bergevin is taking back the reigns. Before naming Carrière there, he was in charge of the club if I'm not mistaken.

 

[dinodebino]

the GM of Laval is Bouchard

The press release talks about being a coach. Nothing regarding being a GM. You have inside info?

 

[Vachon23]

The press release talks about being a coach. Nothing regarding being a GM. You have inside info?

he maybe don’t have offiacly the GM beside is name but there’s no GM now and it would not be replace..

 

[Captain Mountain]

We'll know more at the press conference. I suspect Bergevin is taking back the reigns. Before naming Carrière there, he was in charge of the club if I'm not mistaken.

That would be a little disappointing if that's how it plays out. The farm probably needs more attention than any GM should have the time to give.

 

[WeThreeKings]

How embarassing is RDS. One of their first comments is how the Habs should now not miss any players from the Q in this draft.

Like f*** off.

 

[L4br3cqu3]

the GM of Laval is Bouchard

Nothing official on that front so far, still have a gut feeling that if he isn't named officially GM, he'll act unofficially as GM.

Direct link between Bergevin and Bouchard now.

 

[Captain Mountain]