Jacques Martin to be named coach of the Habs

2pm presser to announce:

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=280562

More coverage here too:

http://www.cyberpresse.ca/sports/hockey/200906/01/01-861846-jacques-martin-nomme-entraineur-du-canadien.php

Interesting...

Excellent choice for Jacques Martin, and for Le Canadien.

davetherave wrote:Excellent choice for Jacques Martin, and for Le Canadien.

You think so? Why?

THis may give them an edge on JayBo

jamvan wrote:THis may give them an edge on JayBo

Or the opposite... maybe JBo will stay in Florida now.

I'm in shock. This is what the Habs wanted? A 100% defensive coach who stifles the gifted scorers? This is like the anti-Detroit, Pittsburgh model.

I'm...shocked, I don't know what to say. Odd decision.

shabbs wrote:

jamvan wrote:THis may give them an edge on JayBo

Or the opposite... maybe JBo will stay in Florida now.

Stay in Florida or stay way from Montreal. I would.

Martin is so *past* his best-before date it's not even funny. He lasted in Ottawa about 2-3 years longer than he should have. He keeps favorites. He hold grudges. He is the most inflexible man alive. Keep stiff, my friend.

I guess this means that Gainey is staying on, eh?

wprager wrote:I guess this means that Gainey is staying on, eh?

I would think so... I guess the presser will clear that up.

wonder if Martin will get ridiculed for wanting to start Halak over Price?

shabbs wrote:

jamvan wrote:THis may give them an edge on JayBo

Or the opposite... maybe JBo will stay in Florida now.

I don't even think Florida are staying in Florida. Word is the team could be up for sale by mid-week.

jamvan wrote:

shabbs wrote:

jamvan wrote:THis may give them an edge on JayBo

Or the opposite... maybe JBo will stay in Florida now.

I don't even think Florida are staying in Florida. Word is the team could be up for sale by mid-week.

Are the current owners planning on putting it up?

shabbs wrote:

jamvan wrote:

shabbs wrote:

jamvan wrote:THis may give them an edge on JayBo

Or the opposite... maybe JBo will stay in Florida now.

I don't even think Florida are staying in Florida. Word is the team could be up for sale by mid-week.

Are the current owners planning on putting it up?

Nick Kypreos is saying it's linked to the impending sale of the arena. ??? Where does that leave the team?

SeawaySensFan wrote:

shabbs wrote:

jamvan wrote:

shabbs wrote:

jamvan wrote:THis may give them an edge on JayBo

Or the opposite... maybe JBo will stay in Florida now.

I don't even think Florida are staying in Florida. Word is the team could be up for sale by mid-week.

Are the current owners planning on putting it up?

Nick Kypreos is saying it's linked to the impending sale of the arena. ??? Where does that leave the team?

playing in the Florida keys maybe? or on the beach? with roller blades instead?

i think this could be good for the habs. they need somebody that's gonna lean on the defence. it will be interesting to see who that brings to montreal.
i think he did a alright job for ottawa, and whatever mistakes he may have made in the past he might of learned from.
does that mean that Gainey could be pushed out if he mucks up with the UFA's??? :00: