New GM Discussion Thread

[bobholly39]

I would start by firing Bergevin. God knows he's had enough of a chance. There would have to be an interrim GM, probably Timmins, since I strongly doubt that Molson is actually looking.

I'd look for a real hockey man first, with credibility, to become the PHO. He in turn would start the search for the next GM.

If we're doing interim GM i don't think it should be Timmins. What happens when we find our GM? Fire Timmins? Relegate him back to scout? If there's an interim GM it should probably be the assistant gm - who then becomes expendable.

Agree with the rest though.

 

[groovejuice]

If Patrick Roy become President. I would not to be his GM lol. To be his Gm is the same thing that a mitt. No way i could see a GM accept a president like him. He wills wants to control everything

Roy is a control freak and Molson has not got the stones to rein him in. If you think Bergevin isn't easy to control...

 

[ZUKI]

President ; Quintal

GM : i would go with Marty Brodeur . a well respected person ; he doesn't have that much of experience, but is very wise .

Coach ; Ducharme and i am sure that he knows some of the best coaches available to assist him

 

[groovejuice]

He'd have to. Thats the parameters set for his job, if he's not going to agree on that then he's obviously not going to be hired.

You're going to rely on Geoff "Milquetoast" Molson to control anyone? You know better than that.

 

[bobholly39]

I'm not making any of that up or exaggerating at all. In fact, the article is still online: La fin de Therrien?

Dude what are you talking about? Let's not start talking stupid. There was nothing mentioned about WWII and it's a big stretch to imply there was - despite the fact that Rejean Tremblay is an idiot.

Regarding the French speaking requirement - I think if a strong enough anglo candidate is available - this is the perfect time to forego the French language requirement. But - ensure the GM (and/or coach) has a french speaking assistant - that way during interviews/media scrums, they can speak together and complement each other. I think it is important to be able to speak to french in the media in this market - i don't think it should be ignored outright - but there are workarounds.

The fans in Montreal are all about winning today - the passion for the team is dwindling. If we bring a strong candidate and win - people won't care about language.

 

[groovejuice]

I'll try to sell my guy:

Mark Hunter

- Ex-Habs (brother ex-Nordiques), 11 years as an NHL players
- 6 years as Head-coach in the OHL
- 12 years as GM of the London Knight (Who's now known as a powerhouse dynastie)
- Made the PO every years, lost in the 3rd round 3 times, Lost in the finals once, won 3 championship
- 5 years as Assistant-GM for the Maple Leafs during their rebuild
- Top Candidate for any teams looking for a GM (close to get Toronto and Seattle's job)
- His organization developed good players like Tavares, Kane, Marner, Perry, Horvat, Domi and many more.
- Named GM of Team Canada for the WJC for this year

Isn't that the kind of guy we want?
Spent the last 20 years developing, scouting and working with young players.
Experience at the NHL level as Assistant-GM and he's ex-habs so he knows about Montreal.
And he known as an outstanding scouts….(Tireless Mark Hunter the most vital cog in Leafs rebuild)

Another article about him creating a powerhouse with his club and a stepping stone for NHL player
How Dale, Mark Hunter turned London Knights into a CHL powerhouse - Sportsnet.ca

Mark Hunter would be a good candidate for GM. I'm totally sold on Bobby Smith for Pres. Hockey Ops.

 

[ZUKI]

I'm not making any of that up or exaggerating at all. In fact, the article is still online: La fin de Therrien?

I said " Who care about what Rejean Tremblay said " because we all know the guy is completely crazy .By the way , i just read the article of Tremblay you have quoted , and i didn't see any "Adolph Hitler " mention there . Another dramatization

My comment was about the italic part of your post . I don't see why you bring this quote from R Tremblay

 

[groovejuice]

If we're doing interim GM i don't think it should be Timmins. What happens when we find our GM? Fire Timmins? Relegate him back to scout? If there's an interim GM it should probably be the assistant gm - who then becomes expendable.

Agree with the rest though.

Timmins hasn't been running the Habs scouting for 4 years or so. Interrim means temporary. I like Timmins as a team member, but not the boss.

 

[Koivu11]

If we're doing interim GM i don't think it should be Timmins. What happens when we find our GM? Fire Timmins? Relegate him back to scout? If there's an interim GM it should probably be the assistant gm - who then becomes expendable.

Agree with the rest though.

Timmins is assistant GM though.

 

[dinodebino]

I'd think in today's NHL, an ideal candidate for PHO would be experienced, educated and have had success at all levels.

You mean the guy in Tampa?

 

[Vachon23]

President ; Quintal

GM : i would go with Marty Brodeur . a well respected person ; he doesn't have that much of experience, but is very wise .

Coach ; Ducharme and i am sure that he knows some of the best coaches available to assist him

I would be happy with that, but the AGM will be important and they will need experience.

 

[bobholly39]

Timmins is assistant GM though.

Weird didn't know. Ok - i take that back lol

 

[Mrb1p]

Dude what are you talking about? Let's not start talking stupid. There was nothing mentioned about WWII and it's a big stretch to imply there was - despite the fact that Rejean Tremblay is an idiot.

Regarding the French speaking requirement - I think if a strong enough anglo candidate is available - this is the perfect time to forego the French language requirement. But - ensure the GM (and/or coach) has a french speaking assistant - that way during interviews/media scrums, they can speak together and complement each other. I think it is important to be able to speak to french in the media in this market - i don't think it should be ignored outright - but there are workarounds.

The fans in Montreal are all about winning today - the passion for the team is dwindling. If we bring a strong candidate and win - people won't care about language.

There was though, Tremblay didn't compare Gainey and Hitler, but he mentionned that Gainey had undertaken a cleansing of french canadians (Frogs) and that he had reach his final solution.

Ill let you google the term final solution (Solution finale, en français.)

L’œuvre d’éradication des frogs entreprise par Bob Gainey et Pierre Gauthier avec Trevor Timmins comme homme de main a obtenu la solution finale. Des francophones, il n’y en avait plus dans l’équipe pour cette défaite.

He meant exactly that, it wasn't a comparison of the GM of the Habs to the face of the third reich, but of the holocaust and the lack of french canadian under Gainey.

It was quite classless too, at least 15 cherry/10.

 

[Vachon23]

If we're doing interim GM i don't think it should be Timmins. What happens when we find our GM? Fire Timmins? Relegate him back to scout? If there's an interim GM it should probably be the assistant gm - who then becomes expendable.

Agree with the rest though.

I think it would be Sean Burke. Was close to winning the job in EDM and he was Team Canada GM at the WC.

 

[groovejuice]

You mean the guy in Tampa?

I wanted him before Bergevin was hired. Things would have been much different had he been our GM.

 

[Koivu11]

Weird didn't know. Ok - i take that back lol

He’s still responsible for the draft though and Scott Mellanby is assistant GM along with him.

 

[bobholly39]

There was though, Tremblay didn't compare Gainey and Hitler, but he mentionned that Gainey had undertaken a cleansing of french canadians (Frogs) and that he had reach his final solution.

Ill let you google the term final solution (Solution finale, en français.)



He meant exactly that, it wasn't a comparison of the GM of the Habs to the face of the third reich, but of the holocaust and the lack of french canadian under Gainey.

It was quite classless too, at least 15 cherry/10.

I missed the "solution finale" on first read. It does look a bit worst now.

Rejean Tremblay is an idiot and i don't think we should waste our time discussing him further though.

 

[ZUKI]

There was though, Tremblay didn't compare Gainey and Hitler, but he mentionned that Gainey had undertaken a cleansing of french canadians (Frogs) and that he had reach his final solution.

Ill let you google the term final solution (Solution finale, en français.)



He meant exactly that, it wasn't a comparison of the GM of the Habs to the face of the third reich, but of the holocaust and the lack of french canadian under Gainey.

It was quite classless too, at least 15 cherry/10.

I don't know what it is , but
it's clear that you take too much of that stuff .

 

[ZUKI]

I would be happy with that, but the AGM will be important and they will need experience.

agree . I would also like to see another career coach à la Hunter to be assistant-coach

 

[ZUKI]

Mark Hunter would be a good candidate for GM. I'm totally sold on Bobby Smith for Pres. Hockey Ops.

Bobby Smith ? interesting name you bring here

 

[Vachon23]

Bobby Smith would deserve at least an interview

 

[salbutera]

There was though, Tremblay didn't compare Gainey and Hitler, but he mentionned that Gainey had undertaken a cleansing of french canadians (Frogs) and that he had reach his final solution.

Ill let you google the term final solution (Solution finale, en français.)



He meant exactly that, it wasn't a comparison of the GM of the Habs to the face of the third reich, but of the holocaust and the lack of french canadian under Gainey.

It was quite classless too, at least 15 cherry/10.

Rejean Tremblay was pissed and held a grudge because one of Gainey’s first moves as Habs GM was to remove all media access to chartered team flights & team meals in the locker room. Not a joke.

 

[Weber Fan]

Pat Brisson!!

 

[groovejuice]

Bobby Smith ? interesting name you bring here

I made a post in this thread with his related résumé. It's quite impressive. Reminds me of BrisBois' exploits.

 

[waffledave]

I said " Who care about what Rejean Tremblay said " because we all know the guy is completely crazy .By the way , i just read the article of Tremblay you have quoted , and i didn't see any "Adolph Hitler " mention there . Another dramatization

My comment was about the italic part of your post . I don't see why you bring this quote from R Tremblay

I don't know what it is , but
it's clear that you take too much of that stuff .

Final Solution - Wikipedia

Come on, they don't teach this shit in school anymore?