Bob Gainey May Step Down
February 8, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles
My sources say that Montreal Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey may be stepping down.
Montreal Mystique Interviews Guy Carbonneau
November 30, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
Montreal Mystique interviews former Canadiens captain, head coach, three-time Stanley Cup champion and three-time Frank Selke trophy-winner, Guy Carbonneau.
Process
August 2, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
A list on a whiteboard, a splash on film, an auditorium of international scouts. How many sports psychologists can a team hire?
Experienced Captain For Hire
July 15, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
Versatile, communicative and committed captain.
Something From the Season
June 3, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
Elliotte Friedman commentary.
Jacques Martin Hired as Next Montreal Head Coach
June 1, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
The Canadiens have named 56 year-old Jacques Martin as successor to Guy Carbonneau. It's a good selection for a variety of reasons and there are no concerns to voice.
Who Should Stay, Who Should Go
May 4, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
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The Game Goes On
March 16, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
The game goes on. But the play remains the same.
New York Islanders – Musings and In-Game Scribbles
March 12, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
But I still feel the hollow bite of Carbonneau’s absence. It’s something that changes the way one views the game. I just came here to learn more about hockey, a game I thought I knew.
For Those Who Don’t Understand
March 12, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
We see him every day on TV, on the ’Net. Read his words. He’s the coach. And you feel he is doing his best. And you empathize, sympathize.
Edmonton Musings, In-Game Scribbles
March 10, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
Can you imagine interviewing a surgeon while he operates? Or if that bothers you too much, how about if someone was interviewing the Canadian Tire guy while he fixes your brakes? Is that how you want it all to go down?
Carbonneau Firing a Shock
March 9, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
Late-season firings are generally not a good idea so it's likely that this move was a "must" move for Gainey.
Dallas Musings, In-Game Scribbles
March 8, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
Critics of tinkering be damned.
Carbonneau Doesn’t Need to Defend Line Tinkering; It Just Makes Good Coaching Sense
March 8, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
Line-tinkering goes on to varying degrees and with a depth that reflects a coach's philosophies and preferences. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. It's an art as much as it is a science. And it's one of the few areas where an NHL coach can be creative and directly influence the outcome of a game.
Forget Age, Injuries; Schneider Addition a Boon for Ailing Habs
February 16, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
Critics point to Schneider's age and durability. Those same critics were proved wrong with Brisebois' recent 07-08 return to the club.
Colorado Musings – Should Darcy Tucker be a Member of Society?
February 13, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
Tucker's track record speaks for itself. Entering the 2008-09 season, he collected 1341 penalty minutes to 202 goals. And, I'm sure we can agree, most of those goals were simply long-time Tucker linemate Mats Sundin's gravy.
Ten Reasons Montreal Will Reach the 2008-09 Stanley Cup Final
February 11, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles
Yes, Montreal is in the midst of the worst stretch of the season. And this will be the turning point for one of the more dramatic team turnarounds in recent NHL history. Herewith, the ten biggest reasons why we can expect it:
10. Mathieu Dandenault - The most under-appreciated of a significant handful of [...]
Does Montreal Miss Sheldon Souray?
December 14, 2008, by Homme De Sept-Iles
It has been over a year since Souray's surly form skimmed passes or boomed shots from the Red, White and blue-line.
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