Thoughts on Claude Julien as potential NYR HC

[Lua]

Pros:

Former cup winner and probable future HOF pedigree

667-445 overall record as HC

Very well respected by his players/former players

Not David Quinn.


Cons:

Not the best track record for playing/developing youth

Bombed out of Montreal in spectacular fashion

Possibly out of touch with the modern brand of hockey and its direction in the coming years.

Thoughts.

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[EdJovanovski]

Go from one of the most charismatic coaches with the voice of an inspirational football coach from a movie and looks like an actor playing the president, to a clumsy Bozo who looks like Hank Hill. Sign me up

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

He is ok, but there are probably better options available like Bruce Boudreau, Mike Babcock, Gerard Gallant, and Randy Carlyle

 

[Elliman]

I want Rikard Gronborg.

 

[Fvital92]

They should sign the finnish coach that always overachieve in International Tournaments. Even won the WHC with that horrible finnish squad with Kakko.

 

[Baby Punisher]

Bring Torts back.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Bring Torts back.

I hope that was a joke.

 

[KevinFinnerty]

Sign me up for him, Boudreau, Gallant

 

[Baby Punisher]

I hope that was a joke.

I thought this thread was a joke.

 

[egelband]

I thought this thread was a joke.

Me too. Or is there a different Claude Julien from the one who is a charmless version of AV?

 

[Unpredictable1]

I come from a land of Habs fans.

We DO NOT WANT, Claude Julien. Especially with as many kids we have.

 

[Salzig]

My first thought is that you're making me nervous.

I don't want Julien at all. He had some decent years witht he Bruins but much of the credit is due to Tim Thomas (and partially to Rask).

 

[FireGerardGallant]

Gimmie Boudreau or Gallant

 

[IceNeophyte]

Here's a thought on Claude Julien to NYR:

"Dear God why?"

 

[Crease]

Boudreau or Sullivan for me.

 

[Irishguy42]

Claude Julien kicks rocks.

 

[chosen]

Pros:

Former cup winner and probable future HOF pedigree

667-445 overall record as HC

Very well respected by his players/former players

Not David Quinn.


Cons:

Not the best track record for playing/developing youth

Bombed out of Montreal in spectacular fashion

Possibly out of touch with the modern brand of hockey and its direction in the coming years.

Thoughts.

Suggesting Julien and listing his negatives is mixed messaging.

 

[nyr2k2]

No to Clode.

 

[TominNC]

Hell no. The last thing you want is a guy with a bad track record with kids. There are lots of guys who have high win totals because they hang around forever. Loke the last two we fired.

 

[mas0764]

I’m not convinced Quinn is gone.

 

[Cag29]

Pros:

Former cup winner and probable future HOF pedigree

667-445 overall record as HC

Very well respected by his players/former players

Not David Quinn.


Cons:

Not the best track record for playing/developing youth

Bombed out of Montreal in spectacular fashion

Possibly out of touch with the modern brand of hockey and its direction in the coming years.

Thoughts.

I think the cons you listed outweigh the pros significantly. I’d look elsewhere.

 

[Cag29]

I want Rikard Gronborg.

Please elaborate.

 

[GAGLine]

I’m not convinced Quinn is gone.

He isn't. No matter what some fans think, management still believes in him. He isn't even close to being fired.

 

[Grifter3511]

After watching NHL 24/7 with the Caps and Pens many moons ago I struggle to see how anyone can think Boudreau is a good coach. Obviously it is possible that HBO was painting a very specific and inaccurate portrait of him, but the guy came across as basically a cheerleader with no real understanding of strategy or adjustments. It makes sense why he has regular season success (minimal time to prep for opponents, allows players to do their own thing, keeps morale high) but collapses every playoffs (can't game plan for specific opponents or make adjustments when opponents plan for him).

I see no scenario where Boudreau or Julien take us to the promised land.

 

[NYSPORTS]

Pros:

Former cup winner and probable future HOF pedigree

667-445 overall record as HC

Very well respected by his players/former players

Not David Quinn.


Cons:

Not the best track record for playing/developing youth

Bombed out of Montreal in spectacular fashion

Possibly out of touch with the modern brand of hockey and its direction in the coming years.

Thoughts.

i don’t like the way he went from one end of a fierce rivalry to the other. Boston hated Montreal and they had some spirited series. He goes right from Boston to Montreal. I don’t like that. Pass