MONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens fired coach Michel Therrien and replaced him with Claude Julien on Tuesday.Julien was fired by the Boston Bruins on Feb. 7. He coached the Canadiens from 2003-06 and also replaced Therrien to begin his previous stint as
Gotta love the Hab's politically correct management. Now they're big on recycling francophone coaches while ignoring the fact that a majority of their Stanley Cups were won with guys named Blake and Bowman at the helm.
This adherence to protecting their language is slowly destroying this team. The only way they'll ever win a cup again is by hiring the most qualified personnel available and not sacrificing themselves on the alter of political correctness.
Well, the Habs have not been playing well, so we will see if Julien learned something in Boston. A Cup says hopefully he did. Defense should get better, it's been terrible lately.
Besides, if Bruins fans are angry, it's a nice side benefit.
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This adherence to protecting their language is slowly destroying this team. The only way they'll ever win a cup again is by hiring the most qualified personnel available and not sacrificing themselves on the alter of political correctness.
Well, the Habs have not been playing well, so we will see if Julien
learned something in Boston. A Cup says hopefully he did. Defense should get better,
it's been terrible lately.
Besides, if Bruins fans are angry, it's a nice side benefit.