Speculation: Bilingual Coaches and GM Candidate List

[Andy]

Maybe this thread will get buried, but I thought I'd give it a shot anyway.

I think it be a good idea to put together a robust list of possible bilingual candidates for the next coach and gm, and debate who would be best the Canadiens. For instance, I did not know Luongo was being groomed for management positions.

I would love to know the full list of possible candidates available.

Let's face it, the next coach and gm will have to speak French. There is no debate on this, and if you want to debate it, this is not the thread, so hit the ignore button.

That said, it may be a good idea to start putting an exhaustive list of potential candidates and debate on whether they'd be a good fit for the team.

Admittedly, I know very little candidates out there, so please feel free to share. Here is a shortlist for now, I will add as people propose.:

Coaches:
Michel Therrien
Alain Vigneault
Claude Julien
Joel Bouchard
Patrick Roy
Bob Hartley
Guy Boucher
Pascal Vincent
Ian Laperrière
Benoit Groulx
Alain Tourigny
Marc Crawford
Jim Montgomery

GM:
Roberto Luongo
Julian Brisebois
Mathieu Darche
Martin Brodeur
Patrick Roy
Dale Tallon
Pierre McGuire
Pierre Dorion
Pierre Gauthier
Martin Madden Jr.
Daniel Briere
Pat Brisson

Someone mentioned the idea of Dale Talon as interim GM with Luongo as his protege. I kind of liked that idea.

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[salbutera]

If there’s a coaching change St Patrick will be the next coach without a doubt

I realize everyone keeps saying GM, but he’s always maintained he wants to coach and be part of the game vs management

 

[Richiebottles]

All those GM choices are actually not bad.

Rookie GMs but with a senior advisor it could work.

 

[Andy]

If there’s a coaching change St Patrick will be the next coach without a doubt

I realize everyone keeps saying GM, but he’s always maintained he wants to coach and be part of the game vs management

I'll add him to the coaches list.

Personally, I would really want to avoid a guy like Roy. I don't want the GM or the coach to garner attention like a star player.

 

[Franck]

You can add Bob Hartley and Guy Boucher to the list of coaches.

 

[tazsub3]

All those GM choices are actually not bad.

Rookie GMs but with a senior advisor it could work.

or president instead of that loser molson

 

[Hannibal]

Bob hartley or Pascal Vincent

 

[tnq]

If Molson doesn't care, why do i have to care ?

 

[CHwest]

Hire a head hunting firm to find a GM and then hire Lamerello to go through the finalist with the team.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

I'll add him to the coaches list.

Personally, I would really want to avoid a guy like Roy. I don't want the GM or the coach to garner attention like a star player.

Our current GM is garnering attention like the clown that he is. At least Roy is a winner.

 

[Andy]

Our current GM is garnering attention like the clown that he is. At least Roy is a winner.

I think part of the problem with MB is that some people have become attached to him like he is a superstar. I think this clouds judgement. GMs should just be background people who are judged by their results, not character, charisma or looks.

 

[salbutera]

or president instead of that loser molson

There’s no chance the consortium is going to fork over a 7-figure salary for a purely bureaucratic figurehead role

 

[Andy]

The list is getting pretty long for both. There are options out there contrary to popular belief.

 

[Richiebottles]

You can add Bob Hartley and Guy Boucher to the list of coaches.

Does anyone know why Guy Boucher was never given another chance after his last coaching stint?

It would be super boring hockey to watch but perfect for a low talent, rebuilding team like ours.

 

[MXD]

Benoit Groulx is definitely a candidate at this point. Alain Tourigny too, despite already having a job as a Head Coach in the NHL.

 

[MXD]

Does anyone know why Guy Boucher was never given another chance after his last coaching stint?

It would be super boring hockey to watch but perfect for a low talent, rebuilding team like ours.

Not ideal (to say the least) with kids.

 

[Franck]

Not that I think he should be given much consideration, but I believe Marc Crawford speaks French as well.

 

[Garry Valk]

Madden Jr. as potential GM.

 

[Frankenheimer]

I doubt a name coach would accept the job without a clear message about a rebuild process.

 

[MXD]

The issue here, especially with the GM position, is that we probably don't know the best candidates because they're doing MBA's or have not yet retired, of haven't accrued any experience in management so they're deemed not competent.

I mean, take Marc Denis (because I have to name someone whose name at least rings a bell). There's no doubt he has at least some kind of potential, but never had any manegerial job (whether it's by lack of opportunity or by choice), so he's obviously not someone whom you wanna hire.

But he's definitely someone you approach for a lower level management position, at least to see if there's any interest and aptitude.

 

[Andy]

Madden Jr. as potential GM.

Does he speak French?

 

[Andy]

The issue here, especially with the GM position, is that we probably don't know the best candidates because they're doing MBA's or have not yet retired, of haven't accrued any experience in management so they're deemed not competent.

This is true, but I don't see Molson hiring someone with no experience at the moment. The only way I see it is if we have a Dubas-Lou type of pairing.

 

[417]

Maybe this thread will get buried, but I thought I'd give it a shot anyway.

I think it be a good idea to put together a robust list of possible bilingual candidates for the next coach and gm, and debate who would be best the Canadiens. For instance, I did not know Luongo was being groomed for management positions.

I would love to know the full list of possible candidates available.

Let's face it, the next coach and gm will have to speak French. There is no debate on this, and if you want to debate it, this is not the thread, so hit the ignore button.

That said, it may be a good idea to start putting an exhaustive list of potential candidates and debate on whether they'd be a good fit for the team.

Admittedly, I know very little candidates out there, so please feel free to share. Here is a shortlist for now, I will add as people propose.:

Coaches:
Michel Therrien
Alain Vigneault
Claude Julien
Joel Bouchard
Patrick Roy
Bob Hartley
Guy Boucher
Pascal Vincent
Ian Laperrière
Benoit Groulx
Alain Tourigny
Marc Crawford

GM:
Roberto Luongo
Julian Brisebois
Mathieu Darche
Martin Brodeur
Patrick Roy
Dale Tallon
Pierre McGuire
Pierre Dorion
Pierre Gauthier

Someone mentioned the idea of Dale Talon as interim GM with Luongo as his protege. I kind of liked that idea.

Although I don't think a coaching change is coming...I'd be interested in a Groulx/Luongo combo.

 

[LeHab]

Legault for president.

 

[MXD]

Does he speak French?

Well, he's Martin Madden's (former Nordiques GM son) and he has an MBA from the HEC.