That's exactly the point most media in this province try to make.

You pass a guy like Giroux to draft a long shot American College kid? Really?

It's not as much about the language than it is the fact Giroux was in their own backyard.
- Pecafan Fan

I get the impression that they miss guys in their backyard because they're afraid they can't judge them rationally.

I don't have anything against Cunneyworth.

And I didn't have anything against Jacques martin.

My problem is people who praise Cunneyworth for sitting Eller but on the other hand were ready to crucify Martin for doing so. (Just an example).
- Pecafan Fan

Also, I can't wait to see him pull that crap on a veteran...THEN I would actually respect the move...

Let's see him sit a slumping gomez or a struggling plekanec...that requires more guts than picking on the young guy.

That's exactly the point most media in this province try to make.

You pass a guy like Giroux to draft a long shot American College kid? Really?

It's not as much about the language than it is the fact Giroux was in their own backyard.
- Pecafan Fan

Trevor Timmins' love for the NCAA. Who was in charge of scouting the Q at that time Denis Morel? I think i talk about David the fish every god damn week

If I was to say the Habs need a "French Component" I would say that they need more french players...since as fans don't we associate with the players more than the coach?

I would give more merit to that argument (more french players) than this one (french coach)

NOTE: I give neither argument much merit...
- number_23

Did you just have an argument and disagree with yourself?

Gingras is a fantastic technician (defense) and a great teacher, i will be fine with him considering Tinordi, Beaulieu and Ellis are coming.
- Habsody

Like is said, my son has been taking Gingras for years and I think he is a great teacher. He used to run the Habs rookie camp until Gainey got rid of him.

I get the impression that they miss guys in their backyard because they're afraid they can't judge them rationally.
- habby

what they need to do then is get people to scout the Q who are not from Quebec.

Get some Swede or Finn or something to move over and check it out.

Did you just have an argument and disagree with yourself?
- RENATO6

Not really, yes.

Also, I can't wait to see him pull that crap on a veteran...THEN I would actually respect the move...

Let's see him sit a slumping gomez or a struggling plekanec...that requires more guts than picking on the young guy.
- number_23

He could also sit Gill when they have back to back games...

Did you just have an argument and disagree with yourself?
- RENATO6

and lost...

what they need to do then is get people to scout the Q who are not from Quebec.

Get some Swede or Finn or something to move over and check it out.
- dt99999

This.

and lost...
- muffin_man

yup... got served.

He could also sit Gill when they back to back games...
- fidopro

Meh, Gill is gone at the deadline...

Also, I can't wait to see him pull that crap on a veteran...THEN I would actually respect the move...

Let's see him sit a slumping gomez or a struggling plekanec...that requires more guts than picking on the young guy.
- number_23

Well, he cut Cammalleri's ice time and the next thing you know, he's gone...

I don't have anything against Cunneyworth.

And I didn't have anything against Jacques martin.

My problem is people who praise Cunneyworth for sitting Eller but on the other hand were ready to crucify Martin for doing so. (Just an example).
- Pecafan Fan

The difference is Cunneyworth seems to be an equal oppurtunity bencher. Look at the drop in minutes for Gill and Cammi. With Martin the veterans had a much larger leash.

That's exactly the point most media in this province try to make.

You pass a guy like Giroux to draft a long shot American College kid? Really?

It's not as much about the language than it is the fact Giroux was in their own backyard.
- Pecafan Fan

step away from giroux.

what they need to do then is get people to scout the Q who are not from Quebec.

Get some Swede or Finn or something to move over and check it out.
- dt99999

Where would QP get his info if the scouts can't speak french?

what they need to do then is get people to scout the Q who are not from Quebec.

Get some Swede or Finn or something to move over and check it out.
- dt99999

I can never tell when you're being serious or a Richard.

Well, he cut Cammalleri's ice time and the next thing you know, he's gone...
- Pecafan Fan

He cut his ice time to waht? 17 minutes? down from 20?

Until I see him have veteran (other than Kostitsyn) ride the pine, I will alway think that he'll use the same few players to try and send a message...but the message would have a lot more weight if you are as strict with everyone

*envisions a period where the whole team is nailed to the bench...*

I don't have anything against Cunneyworth.

And I didn't have anything against Jacques martin.

My problem is people who praise Cunneyworth for sitting Eller but on the other hand were ready to crucify Martin for doing so. (Just an example).
- Pecafan Fan

I think the difference is RC seems to be more willing to look at performance rather than status. JM gave the veterans a lot more leash than the young players. Eller was being outplayed so he sat, not a problem, Eller sitting so that a veteran can perform exactly the same or worse was a problem.

Not really, yes.
- number_23

**Fightclub flashback**

I can never tell when you're being serious or a Richard.
- habby

I just assume he's always a Richard...and I'm usually right.

I just assume he's always a Richard...and I'm usually right.
- number_23

This X 1000.

I just assume he's always a Richard...and I'm usually right.
- number_23

not sure why I can't be both

step away from giroux.
- Don'tForgetTocchet

He is ours... (when he is completely broken...so next year)

The difference is Cunneyworth seems to be an equal oppurtunity bencher. Look at the drop in minutes for Gill and Cammi. With Martin the veterans had a much larger leash.
- habby

How long was this large leash of theirs?