Pre-Game Talk: Game 43 1/17 7:37 PM - Julien looking forward to Boston homecoming with Canadiens | NBCSN, SN, 98.5

[Aeroforce]

Julien looking forward to Boston homecoming with Canadiens

Excellent article with Claude, who says he believes he'd have been fired had they lost Game 7 to Montreal in 2011, that he doesn't expect any big ceremony Wednesday upon his return, praises the fans of Boston, and says other cities are jealous of the success of their teams.

"The city has won a lot of championships. It's created some jealousy because of that, but they support their teams so well and they deserve championships, which they've had in every major league. I have no regrets. My time in Boston was outstanding. A lot of good things happened there."

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[missingchicklet]

Great article. Claude is 100% class and I still have a lot of respect for him. Having said that, f*** the Habs! I hope the Bs beat the hell out of them the next couple games.

 

[McGarnagle]

The Boston area KFC franchise is also looking forward to Julien's homecoming

 

[trenton1]

I have a great respect for Claude. He was an excellent coach and a great guy for the Bruins.
I'd like to see a generous ovation for him and a sound beating of his team on Wednesday night.

 

[Btown]

I have a great respect for Claude. He was an excellent coach and a great guy for the Bruins.
I'd like to see a generous ovation for him and a sound beating of his team on Wednesday night.

Agreed, it was just time to move on from his tenure here.
Had a lot of good years here wish him all the best in his personal life, professionally I hope he never wins another game as a Habs coach. I’d give him an ovation as he will receive from the classy fans in Boston.....

 

[Oates2Neely]

No doubt Clode gets a standing ovation Wednesday night, and he deserves one. It was a long 39 years. There are no classier fans than those here in Boston at the Garden

 

[Fenway]

Julien looking forward to Boston homecoming with Canadiens

Excellent article with Claude, who says he believes he'd have been fired had they lost Game 7 to Montreal in 2011, that he doesn't expect any big ceremony Wednesday upon his return, praises the fans of Boston, and says other cities are jealous of the success of their teams.

"The city has won a lot of championships. It's created some jealousy because of that, but they support their teams so well and they deserve championships, which they've had in every major league. I have no regrets. My time in Boston was outstanding. A lot of good things happened there."

Claude is seen at least twice a month at his favorite breakfast place near Porter Sq in Cambridge. His family still lives in Lexington and Canadiens owner Geoff Molson provides a plane for Claude to spend a night at home when the schedule allows. His family lives less than 10 minutes away from Hanscom Field.

 

[ODAAT]

Love Claude but I want him to be in a miserable mood once the Habs hop onto their plane to wherever they are off to next

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Claude is an ex girlfriend that you have no ill will towards, and you want her to do well, just not better than you.

Claude's time to leave Boston was right for Boston, maybe a little later than some expected. But he had an unforgettable run while he was here. Which everyone should be thankful for.

I think when they renewed his contract, I wasn't sure he was going to make it to the end of that. And that ended up being true.

It's possible he's not going to make it to the end of his new Montreal deal, too.

 

[LouJersey]

I have a great respect for Claude. He was an excellent coach and a great guy for the Bruins.
I'd like to see a generous ovation for him and a sound beating of his team on Wednesday night.

My sentiments exactly.

 

[LSCII]

Who?

 

[Ladyfan]

I have a great respect for Claude. He was an excellent coach and a great guy for the Bruins.
I'd like to see a generous ovation for him and a sound beating of his team on Wednesday night.

I will be on my feet and clapping.

I will NOT be happy if any stupid pink hat fans show any disrespect. They don't remember what it was like BEFORE Claude

The players on the B's respect the guy and I will bet they will cheer for him.

All of this being said F the Habs . I know Claude understands this !

I want a BIG B's win.

 

[Ladyfan]

No doubt Clode gets a standing ovation Wednesday night, and he deserves one. It was a long 39 years. There are no classier fans than those here in Boston at the Garden

Oh I will bet there will be a couple of LOUD bone heads.

 

[northeastern]

He'll get a standing ovation without a doubt. And he deserves it. Shit all players from the 11 team deserve one. I'll be there standing and cheering until the game starts again that it's right back to f*** the habs

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

He deserves. Very long ovation and a longer video tribute than most returning players.

He turned this franchise around just as much as Savard or Chara or Thomas etc.

 

[Fenway]

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIVALRY – CANADIENS-BRUINS AT 7:30 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

Kenny Albert (play-by-play), former player, coach and general manager Mike Milbury (analyst), and Keith Jones (analyst) will call Canadiens-Bruins from TD Garden in Boston.

 

[VanIsle]

Claude brought me my only cup in my lifetime and for that I will be forever grateful.

 

[skullguise]

I have a great respect for Claude. He was an excellent coach and a great guy for the Bruins.
I'd like to see a generous ovation for him and a sound beating of his team on Wednesday night.

+1. And....I'd like the video tribute to show him and other Bruins' players hoisting that cup. Just so his current team will see what they will miss for a LONG time

 

[mjhfb]

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIVALRY – CANADIENS-BRUINS AT 7:30 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

Kenny Albert (play-by-play), former player, coach and general manager Mike Milbury (analyst), and Keith Jones (analyst) will call Canadiens-Bruins from TD Garden in Boston.

Keith Jones is also a former player, and does a good job as analyst.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[World of Wardlow]

I wonder if they will play a (small) tribute video tomorrow night

 

[McGarnagle]

Joking aside, I loved Clode and didn't even want him fired last year. I'll admit that I was probably wrong on that one.

 

[Krupp]

Winningest coach in the Bruins' history. Much respect to him for that!

But all great things have to come to an end, and that includes his run with the B's. He got a cup out of it; a lot of coaches don't get to say that. I won't say I miss him, exactly, because I'm thrilled with how this young team is playing under Cassidy. But i'll always tip my hat to Claude!

But f*** the habs.

 

[BruinsBtn]

Claude will go down as one of the all-time great Bruins coaches, maybe the greatest. Huge respect for winning the Cup and putting together some great teams. Marchand was one of the best-developed players ever and Claude had a big part in that.

That said, every coach has a shelf life and it was time for a change.

 

[Fenway]

I wonder if they will play a (small) tribute video tomorrow night

Video tribute for a coach is tricky as what do you show for highlights?

All they need to do is flash this picture on the HDX - the crowd will respond.