moot point

the net is already cast, its going to be Patrick Eeeeee Roy
- Xizord

really curious to see if Gorton and Hughes will want to work with him...

I get, I said a zillion times here I want to best coach period, even if he chinese speaking only

But, I would want to see a will to learn and a bit of progress on the french language after a while, thats all
- Xizord

On one hand I get that. On the other I see 31 other markets where I don't have to deal with any of that. Talent is a finite resource and I think owners should do whatever they can to make their franchise as attractive as possible to talent

can you even put money on Vigneault becoming Montreal's next coach? is that a bet that would even be accepted?
- DoubleDown

There is always somebody somewhere who will take your money

can you even put money on Vigneault becoming Montreal's next coach? is that a bet that would even be accepted?
- DoubleDown

I bet the next coach will be from Kirkland's midget C team Greg Skoudalis and "assisted" by Paul Maurice

WE ALL KNOW IT WON'T BE FRENCH VANILLA ANYWAY
- Fredo

I dunno, Kent Hughes seems as French Vanilla as you can get.

On one hand I get that. On the other I see 31 other markets where I don't have to deal with any of that. Talent is a finite resource and I think owners should do whatever they can to make their franchise as attractive as possible to talent
- Takemedrunkimhome

the fact of the matter is though that MTL is a different market, whether you like it or not... so it takes a certain kind of individual that is willing to work with that, and there are positives that come with it as well (it's not just a francophone torturing hell... lol)

I get, I said a zillion times here I want to best coach period, even if he chinese speaking only

But, I would want to see a will to learn and a bit of progress on the french language after a while, thats all
- Xizord

*Sends Tortorella a "Learn French for Dummies" book....*

had another GREAT run

currently drinking a BAFC

I dunno, Kent Hughes seems as French Vanilla as you can get.
- Mashadar

I'll have you know that my vanilla tastes awesome, thank you very much.

currently drinking a BAFC
- mr.peanut

oh thank god

the fact of the matter is though that MTL is a different market, whether you like it or not... so it takes a certain kind of individual that is willing to work with that, and there are positives that come with it as well (it's not just a francophone torturing hell... lol)
- Pat1993

Every market is a different market.

Every market is a different market.
- Mashadar

well there ya go

I bet the next coach will be from Kirkland's midget C team Greg Skoudalis and "assisted" by Paul Maurice
- Fredo

with todays technology you could probably convince a lot of people that Rod Brind'Amour is french

had another GREAT run
- mr.peanut

oh sweet baby jesus thank god

with todays technology you could probably convince a lot of people that Rod Brind'Amour is french
- DoubleDown

why does he sound like Alexa when he talks..? oh well, good enough I guess.

oh sweet baby jesus thank god
- kicksave856

I'm starting to think this thread is more torture than anything for you

the fact of the matter is though that MTL is a different market, whether you like it or not... so it takes a certain kind of individual that is willing to work with that, and there are positives that come with it as well (it's not just a francophone torturing hell... lol)
- Pat1993

I agree that it's a different market. How they handle that issue at times is what's in question. As I've said forever, I get why they have some of the language rules for a position like GM but that doesn't mean the reason they have these rules is something you can defend. Whether you like it or not, it is a policy that potentially limits the team

I'm starting to think this thread is more torture than anything for you
- Pat1993

you guys are much funnier when you get along.

oh thank god
- Pat1993

Finally

Every market is a different market.
- Mashadar

Yes. They all have their pros and their cons. Smart franchises try to increase their pros and limit their cons

oh sweet baby jesus thank god
- kicksave856

sap?

sap?
- mr.peanut

oh man, everything's going great. lotsa lattes and i'm pocketing the insurance money from that accident in december. gonna start saving for a mustang! should only take me 15 years of saving.

I agree that it's a different market. How they handle that issue at times is what's in question. As I've said forever, I get why they have some of the language rules for a position like GM but that doesn't mean the reason they have these rules is something you can defend. Whether you like it or not, it is a policy that potentially limits the team
- Takemedrunkimhome

yeah, we obviously won't ever agree on this, but I do think that there is a cultural significance to consider with the habs, and the French language isn't something that will ultimately stop them from winning.

you guys are much funnier when you get along.
- kicksave856

what I like with TMDIH though is that we can have completely different opinions without needlessly insulting each other. sorry for the boring hockey talk