Miller Time Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I was told long ago that to be the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, the favorite team of my cousins in Canada, you had to be able to speak French fluently? Well I doubt very much that Randy Cunneyworth can? If he can its a secret to me? He was a loyal Sabre and even played due to an injury in the 99 finals. He was head coach of the Rochester Americans for years. So is it true? And do you like him or not? Certainly he cannot be blamed for Montreal being where they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsguy26 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I like Cunneyworth as an assistant coach but not a head coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider-Man NL Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I could care less what language the coach speaks....and as for RC, I think hes going a great job and I hope our new GM keeps him around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Time Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I know you could care less about the language. That was NOT the question. The question is IS IT MADATORY IN MONTREAL THAT THEIR COACH SPEAKS FRENCH>? I have heard this. Does anyone know if its true? I hear there was alot of complaining when Randy was hired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsguy26 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I know you could care less about the language. That was NOT the question. The question is IS IT MADATORY IN MONTREAL THAT THEIR COACH SPEAKS FRENCH>? Dude thats pretty much the same thing.... But yeah, everyone in Montreal was complaining that he doesn't speak french and here is why:1) It makes it easier for the french media and the french fans to communicate2) The team is in QUEBEC3) Who ever the Coach of the Habs is, is very big in Montreal. Montreal is a french speaking town. I like to compare it to politics.... it would be just like having a Prime Minister who doesn't speak french, that's how big it is. Or in your case, a President that doesn't speak spanish. I may be leaning towards the fact that I'm angry that Cunneyworth is pure english, but I'm really not. I don't think its a big deal at all. But to answer your ''real question'', it is obviously NOT mandatory to have a french coach, because right now they have an english one. But you can expect to see Cunnyworth fired or re assigned to Hamilton or even back to being an assistant coach (great PK coach) and the Habs mining some coaching talent from the QMJHL or within the organization. Hell, maybe even Patrick Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Time Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Would be a mistake to fire Randy because he is a fine coach. Not his fault they do not have the players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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