Molson Should fire himself and hire Roy as President?

[MarkovsKnee]

It is exactly what should be done. But won't happen.

Roy ripped a door from its hinges in a fit of rage when he was in Colorado. His temper is legendary. It's what made him competitive & a winner. I'm not sure that makes him a good executive.

I like the Quintal as President idea & Brisebois as G.M.

Doubt it happens.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Roy ripped a door from its hinges in a fit of rage when he was in Colorado. His temper is legendary. It's what made him competitive & a winner. I'm not sure that makes him a good executive.

I like the Quintal as President idea & Brisebois as G.M.

Doubt it happens.

What did the teams do when Roy left? They sucked! What did the teams do when Roy came into the picture, they won! See a trend here? Yeah, he has a temper because he wants to win. I would love to work with someone like this.

So, maybe you have to consider that Roy's hands are tied and giving him the highest position, he gets his vision accomplished. Look at how successful he was in the Q as Coach/GM/Owner. He had no one in his way

 

[Drew4u]

Anyone from the Toronto's management would be fine.

 

[Jethlan]

i don't think i ever saw a president fire himself

 

[SquiddFX]

Roy would start off as the President. Next thing you know, he's the President and GM. A little while later he'd become President, GM, and Head Coach.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Roy ripped a door from its hinges in a fit of rage when he was in Colorado. His temper is legendary. It's what made him competitive & a winner. I'm not sure that makes him a good executive.

I like the Quintal as President idea & Brisebois as G.M.

Doubt it happens.

I hate the idea of Quintal as President. What the hell has he done to deserve a President title? Director of player safety? Shanahan >>> Quintal.

- Hey Quintal: What have you accomplished beyond your player career that makes you a good candidate to be the next President of the Montreal Canadians?

- Quintal's Answer: Well, I am director or player safety in the NHL and the guy who had the last position is now the President of the Leafs. So... you know

 

[Habs Halifax]

i don't think i ever saw a president fire himself

Have we ever saw an owner as President in the modern era? Not sure? Anybody?

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Have we ever saw an owner as President in the modern era? Not sure? Anybody?

Ronald Corey. And he was a dumbass.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Ronald Corey. And he was a dumbass.

He wasn't an owner was he? Corey was lucky to have Savard as GM for so long. Once Savard was gone, it went down hill pretty quick and Corey was the guy doing the hiring. Agreed, he was a dumbass

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

He wasn't an owner was he?

He was president and he hired Houle as his puppet. There are all kinds of other rumours which I won't get into.

As with all things there's some good and bad, but I consider him to be a dumbass.

As for Roy, many have clamoured for him over the years. I'm not one of them. I think he'd be a disaster. I also think it's inevitable that we'll hire him. And if/when we do, I will do what I always do when these kinds of things happen... hope for the best and expect the worst.

 

[Habs Halifax]

He was president and he hired Houle as his puppet. There are all kinds of other rumours which I won't get into.

As with all things there's some good and bad, but I consider him to be a dumbass.

At the time I was young and knew he was president but we had a good GM in Savard. So Corey didn't have to do much at that point. However that story changed once Savard was gone.

A good President might of prevented both the Roy and Subban trade to be honest. If we had a decent President, maybe he lets the dust settle and we convince Roy to stay

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

If Chicago misses the playoffs then Stan is getting fired.

Just hire the Bowman's as GM/President

I'd be down with that.

He's not going anywhere though. I don't see them letting him go.

 

[nhlfan9191]

Roy has to much passion. The idea of him scares me a little for that reason. I wouldn’t start crying about it if something like this did happen however. Bergevin along with the Therrien era coaches should be fired on the spot as well. Then start cleaning up the scouting team slowly.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Roy has to much passion. The idea of him scares me a little for that reason. I wouldn’t start crying about it if something like this did happen however. Bergevin along with the Therrien era coaches should be fired on the spot as well. Then start cleaning up the scouting team slowly.

I think we would all agree to the risk of Roy at President due to his passion to win and history of a loose cannon. Personally, I thought about it and I think he fits. For some strange reason, I want him part of our team and we do need a president. Bergevin would not be happy about this move but that is not his choice. Support Bergevin or not, his days are numbered at this point. There is way too much disconnect with the majority of the fan base and it can't and should not be ignored.

I don't know why we see a passive person as a better person in a president role? I rather have someone at the top I know is a winner and has won several accomplishments throughout his career and life. Roy understands Montreal and I think he would do good and bring a certain amount of energy and will to win with accountably.

 

[nhlfan9191]

I think we would all agree to the risk of Roy at President due to his passion to win and history of a loose cannon. Personally, I thought about it and I think he fits. For some strange reason, I want him part of our team and we do need a president. Bergevin would not be happy about this move but that is not his choice. Support Bergevin or not, his days are numbered at this point. There is way too much disconnect with the majority of the fan base and it can't and should not be ignored.

I don't know why we see a passive person as a better person in a president role? I rather have someone at the top I know is a winner and has won several accomplishments throughout his career and life. Roy understands Montreal and I think he would do good and bring a certain amount of energy and will to win with accountably.

It’s not so much about wanting someone more passive. It’s the fact that Roy tends to make rash decisions in the moment. We saw it many times when he was a player and again when he was a coach. He has all the qualities you would want in a president but he also has some that make you want to stay well clear. What id be worried about is him causing dysfunction in certain situations as he’s a bit of a bull in a china shop.

 

[Price is Wright]

Give Roy all the power.

Either he creates a Stanley Cup winner or the team is burned to the ground. Both are the best possible outcome.

 

[habdynasty]

How about Martin Brodeur ?

 

[Habs Halifax]

It’s not so much about wanting someone more passive. It’s the fact that Roy tends to make rash decisions in the moment. We saw it many times when he was a player and again when he was a coach. He has all the qualities you would want in a president but he also has some that make you want to stay well clear. What id be worried about is him causing dysfunction in certain situations as he’s a bit of a bull in a china shop.

What rash decisions did he make in the moment when he was Coach/GM/Owner of the Ramparts? I understand what you are talking about as it's a common labeling Roy gets. However, I would like to see the in the moment decisions where it did not work out in favor of the team?

 

[Habs Halifax]

Give Roy all the power.

Either he creates a Stanley Cup winner or the team is burned to the ground. Both are the best possible outcome.

Kind of how I see it too. I really do think he is a good fit and I understand how this type of moves goes against the grain

 

[Habs Halifax]

How about Martin Brodeur ?

Not a bad choice as well! I like having someone that knows what it takes to win. I choose Roy because he's been an NHL coach and he was very successful as a Coach/GM/Owner in the Q.

 

[Electricity]

I think we would all agree to the risk of Roy at President due to his passion to win and history of a loose cannon. Personally, I thought about it and I think he fits.

Do you think he would lessen or perhaps increase the all-encompassing "pressure" to win in the Habs organization?

 

[ZUKI]

Just do like the leafs did and hire Quintal, he has good relationships around the league. Then hire Brisebois as GM and get it done.

totally agree with you

 

[Habs Halifax]

Do you think he would lessen or perhaps increase the all-encompassing "pressure" to win in the Habs organization?

I don't think he does much at first. Really, the first thing he does is evaluate Bergevin and figure out if he is his guy or not. If he fires Bergevin, he finds his guy that wants to work with him. They come up with a business model and proceed.

Pressure to win comes from the media and fans. Not from the management. Management should be all about long term planing and going all in at the right moment. Having a guy like Roy as President is helpful with long term strategic planing and maybe blocking a PK trade . He was a superstar and knows how superstars should be treated. That is key

Molson needs to realize that him as president does not work. The minute he fires Bergevin, all eyes are on him and he is the next accountable one. He is tied to success/failure and Owners should not be this involved IMO. Make the right move Molson and find yourself a President who can be a true leader.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

what boss ever fired themselves though?

 

[nhlfan9191]

What rash decisions did he make in the moment when he was Coach/GM/Owner of the Ramparts? I understand what you are talking about as it's a common labeling Roy gets. However, I would like to see the in the moment decisions where it did not work out in favor of the team?

He was in full control of the Ramparts due to being an owner. That’s his team. Even if he was a president here, he wouldn’t have close to the control he has with the Ramparts. He left Colorado over this. He wanted things his way and when he didn’t get his way, he just quit.