Deebs
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OnceWasNot
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The best candidate available (BriseBois) speaks french.
Captain Mountain
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I think they don't even hire the best bilingual candidate.
Communication skills, including language, should be a major decider in choosing a candidates fitness to the post. I'm not sure it should be a prerequisite.
Communication skills, including language, should be a major decider in choosing a candidates fitness to the post. I'm not sure it should be a prerequisite.
habsgirl5000
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habsgirl5000
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Why?
because that is what they have done for 100 years, thats why, they ain't gonna change now!
Hire the best candidate, regardless of language...
Use resources ($$$) to get that candidate to learn to speak "hockey conversational" french for the 5 times a year he actually has to speak publically in both languages...
Use resources ($$$) to get that candidate to learn to speak "hockey conversational" french for the 5 times a year he actually has to speak publically in both languages...
Deebs
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Is he though...what if he didn't want the job?
I'm sure it would be surprising to see the list of interested candidates if this scenario took place.
I think that if Molson and his cohorts decide to continue putting race/ethnic background over talent in his next management hire I will sell my kids (he's about 1) Habs gear/give it away to friends. Honestly disgusted by how this organization has operated during the last 6 years.
The Great Weal
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It's mind blowing to be honest...
and it's not like Bergevin actually speaks French fluently anyways lol
Beendair Donedat
You sold a dead bird to a blind kid????
You're joking right?
After L'Affaire Cunneyworth?
Molson almost cried in public, and immediately said that any COACH now would have to speak French before they would even be considered.
He then went on to hire a high school dropout for the GM position. Guess which language the dropout could speak?
So no, it won't be best candidate. It will be the best French candidate that's currently available. If we are lucky, they are the same thing.
After L'Affaire Cunneyworth?
Molson almost cried in public, and immediately said that any COACH now would have to speak French before they would even be considered.
He then went on to hire a high school dropout for the GM position. Guess which language the dropout could speak?
So no, it won't be best candidate. It will be the best French candidate that's currently available. If we are lucky, they are the same thing.
Grate n Colorful Oz
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Because the official habs media have a symbiotic relationship and they don't want those juicy french interviews to go away..
habsgirl5000
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Yes, that is correct. Molson cannot afford a French translator. (If your sarcasm meter didnt go off, get it checked)
On a serious note, the answer is quite simple. The person has to WANT to learn the language. Molson does not need to hire a translator, usually the person does it themselves. (players included)
habsgirl5000
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isn't this against the law?
if i opened a pizza shop and said i was only going to hire italians i would have a lawsuit against me
Apparently not. It's probably because they discriminate on language which is allowed by the Quebec government, which is why I left Quebec.
groovejuice
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Personally, as a business owner, you always try to hire the best employees possible. The one that can bring you the most return for the coin they receive. That being said, we all know the particularities of the market. The candidate needs to be able to hold conversation in both languages. Despite this being a sort of handicap in the recruiting process, it unfortunately is needed to appease the francophones who are adamant about preserving their language rights.
Luckily, if we do need to find a GM. As some have mentioned, Brisebois would certainly be more than qualified. Like him or not, Roy is also available and would fit the criteria. McGuire has been well documented as being runner up before MB took the position. He is also very qualified. Perhaps an overlooked candidate is Claude Loiselle (Current assistant GM of the Leafs)
Luckily, if we do need to find a GM. As some have mentioned, Brisebois would certainly be more than qualified. Like him or not, Roy is also available and would fit the criteria. McGuire has been well documented as being runner up before MB took the position. He is also very qualified. Perhaps an overlooked candidate is Claude Loiselle (Current assistant GM of the Leafs)
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I find incredibly dumb that the candidate need to speak french
and you could just hire a translator if he doesnt speak french...
and you could just hire a translator if he doesnt speak french...
Captain Mountain
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Loiselle was fired years ago, he was part of the Nonis disaster crew. He's a consultant with the Coyotes. Not a good candidate.
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