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elmedius
Well if that doesn’t add fuel to the rivalry…
DaBinx
My gawd
Doc Halladay
Holy crap thank you Bergevin.
Digirolamo6194
I thought Canadiens lean towards a coach who can speak French and English. Does Julien speak French or is that an old thought for the Canadiens?
I remember thats what they wanted when they hired Therrien
DaBinx
He’s worked with the habs before so he must know some
Doc Halladay
Julien is fully bilingual. He coached the Habs for 3 years in the early 2000’s(replaced Therrien in 2003). He also spent a few years coaching in the QMJHL.
Digirolamo6194
Thanks guys. That is really funny Julien replaced him both times! Adds to the rivalry for sure.
Otto371
Claudes first language is French. english is his second language.
Doc Halladay
This is ironically the 2nd time Julien replaces Therrien in Montreal.
Connorsoxfan
Therrien to Boston? Haha
HabsFan123
hope so !
jdgoat
Good move but on a side note that rule that the coach needs to be bilingual is dumb. Why not just hire the best one?
HabsFan123
because of the French majority here in Quebec who expect the coach to answer French reporters’ questions in French
Doc Halladay
It’s a political appeasement for the loud section of the fan base that demands it. Many believe that the coach, GM, VP, president and owner must be bilingual so as to be able to speak to the entire fan base. I agree it’s a dumb handcuff and 2 of the best coaches in Habs history(Scotty Bowman and Toe Blake) never spoke French yet no one bats an eyelash at them.
tylerall5
Excuse me if I’m wrong. But I thought that even in the French portion of Canada, the population had to learn English school as Canada has two national launguages.
sweetg
Was surprised bruins let him go to montreal then I remembered Jacobs is cheap.Happy to get out of the contract. Guess time for bob gainey or guy charboneau to get ready. they came after Julien last time. Imagine they will skip cunneyworth this time. lol
staypuft
Well this is a kick in the nads if I ever saw one