Speculation: Head Coach Hunt 2021 (Press Conference Thursday 7/1 @ 11am))

[XX]

Man that would be awesome. Would be so pumped for the baseless Quebec speculation based on that alone. Good for the development of the team and good for the lulz on here.

Tocchet lost out on the job in Seattle due in part to his inability to keep his mouth shut and not play media games. Ron Francis came out and strongly praised Hakstol's ability to keep things quiet. Hopefully BA isn't too annoyed by the french media circus.

I also don't like AM Jr having say over hockey ops. That's a landmine you don't need in your living room.

 

[Jakey53]

Tocchet lost out on the job in Seattle due in part to his inability to keep his mouth shut and not play media games. Ron Francis came out and strongly praised Hakstol's ability to keep things quiet. Hopefully BA isn't too annoyed by the french media circus.

I also don't like AM Jr having say over hockey ops. That's a landmine you don't need in your living room.

He knows more about business than you and I combined, and I doubt if the buck stops with him anyways.

 

[rt]

He knows more about business than you and I combined, and I doubt if the buck stops with him anyways.

He’s talking about the son, not the owner.

 

[Jakey53]

He’s talking about the son, not the owner.

Same here. The kid has been around his dad for years watching and learning, and he continues that learning experience here. He won't have final say.

 

[TheLegend]

We are moving to Quebec insert evil grin

Oh you can bet the Twitter #Nordiques hashtag will be on it.

 

[RABBIT]

which apparently means they will be discussing the potential of the Coyotes hiring Tourigny live in a few moments. Should’ve taken French, would like to know wtf is happening

 

[rt]

which apparently means they will be discussing the potential of the Coyotes hiring Tourigny live in a few moments. Should’ve taken French, would like to know wtf is happening

Hmmm…any of our Canadian fans around here speak French?

 

[Coyotedroppings]

Thoughts on a mutual "ignore"? Maybe just until the first GDT of the next season? I think it's going to be long off-season of this otherwise.

I don't do ignore.

 

[Dirty Old Man]

which apparently means they will be discussing the potential of the Coyotes hiring Tourigny live in a few moments. Should’ve taken French, would like to know wtf is happening

I'm anticipating a lot of French language GDTs by @Summer Rose if all this comes to pass..

 

[Coyotedroppings]

Same here. The kid has been around his dad for years watching and learning, and he continues that learning experience here. He won't have final say.

I'd say he knows more than at least 99.9% of the posters here and that's being generous to the posters. Having said that, I also don't like the idea of him interviewing. Concerned his lack of hockey experience could put doubt in the minds of coaching candidates. It's one thing for the old man, with the bucks, but the kid is different.

 

[MIGs Dog]

Google translate:

Live at @ hockey360 in a few moments we are talking about the potential hiring of Andre Tourigny by the #Arizona #Coyotes #RDS

 

[rt]

I don't do ignore.

If it's mutual, it's like I just took your advice. You'd never have to see another one of my posts.

 

[RABBIT]

CRACKS OF DON: Desert-bound: 67's coach Tourigny expected to be named Coyotes coach before Cup is hoisted | Ottawa Sun

This article says a source close to the situation says Tourigny may be named coach before the finals are over

 

[Mangosteen]

Hmmm…any of our Canadian fans around here speak French?

Hmmm, took French in grade 6 about 35 years ago. Will give it a shot lol

 

[Mosby]

The Muruelo Jr. interview should be a cakewalk. Can’t imagine he’s difficult to impress. That’s Thursday. So do they announce that day? Maybe Friday but then it gets buried going into your long weekend.

 

[RemoAZ]

The Muruelo Jr. interview should be a cakewalk. Can’t imagine he’s difficult to impress. That’s Thursday. So do they announce that day? Maybe Friday but then it gets buried going into your long weekend.

Can you imagine Bill saying, "yeah that's my guy" and Jr vetoing the hire? I wonder what kind of actual power/influence he even has.

 

[hbk]

CRACKS OF DON: Desert-bound: 67's coach Tourigny expected to be named Coyotes coach before Cup is hoisted | Ottawa Sun

This article says a source close to the situation says Tourigny may be named coach before the finals are over

Hmmm i wonder who An Ottawa based paper could possibly have as sources about the Ottawa 67’s head coach?

 

[Mosby]

Those are some pretty "can't walk back" quotes in the Ottawa paper. So this is happening.

As for Groulx (if that's happening) I am a little surprised he would accept becoming an AC. I'm sure he's had offers in the past. The bond with Tourigny must be really tight. Especially if he interviewed for the HC job himself.

 

[rt]

Yeah - the Sun is straight up saying that he’s the guy. Cool! I’m excited!

 

[rt]

If the Wed/Thurs interviews with XG & AM Jr are more formalities (seems like they should be - as this is a hockey hire) then maybe they’ll even announce on Friday.

 

[rt]

Sun article struck me as main board worthy. I posted it. Zero replies. Lol.

 

[Mosby]

Since some posters asked how to pronounce Groulx ("Grew"), Tourigny is just without the IG ... Tourny.

 

[rt]

Since some posters asked how to pronounce Groulx ("Grew"), Tourigny is just without the IG ... Tourny.

Kinda like Turn-yay. Like “Yay! It’s my Turn!”

 

[rt]

Kinda like Turn-yay. Like “Yay! It’s my Turn!”

But I’ve also heard it Turn-Knee. And also Turin-knee. But when I hear French people say it, it’s more like yay then like ee.

 

[Mosby]

Turn - yee.