You have to wonder when reading stuff from the Toronto media, who really wants Ferguson fired. Is it the fans, or is it the media ? If you guessed that it’s likely the media that has it in for Ferguson Jr, you just might be right. From day one til today, Ferguson has been under the microscope. If his background and name had been different, most likely you would not have a daily polling of if he will be fired or not.
Bob Gainey, does not have to face that kind of scrunity, oh yes, did I forget to mention, that Gainey is well respected and liked in Montreal,by all. He won a cup as G.M in Dallas, I guess that keeps the vulchers at bay. Oh yes, your right, He played 16 years in Montreal, was captain for 8 years, won the cup in 86 as captain. I guess with a pedigree like that, you get some breathing room when things go bad. Oh yes, before Gainey accepted the job in Montreal, we was a prime candidate for the position held by Ferguson. Gainey chose Montreal, and I’m sure he does not regret one second of it.
If Ferguson deserves to be fired, he will, the board will do so.By saying that he is under contract for the season, and that the board will not issue a statement after every loss on his future, that may have been the kiss of death right there. Don’t be surprised one morning and see in big letters : It’s over for Fergie ! then you will know.
Price wins first round against Crosby
Montreal Canadiens rookie goaltender, Carey Price, won round 1 against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, in which he was playing in his very first NHL game. Just as two other greats from the past, Ken Dryden and Patrick Roy, also had won those games, so did young Mr.Price. That is one big monkey of his back.
Now the most interesting question, With Price’s good performance in Pittsburgh against the league’s best player, will Carbonneau play Huet or will he go with the youngster ? Guy Carbonneau mentioned that Huet would get the start in Montreal, but only fools never change their minds, I doubt that Carbonneau is a fool. Stay tuned !
Ranking NHL coaches
Scott Burnside ranked NHL coaches in his column yesterday. The Stanley cup champion Anaheim Ducks coach, got first place. As far as the ranking for the Canadian teams goes, Alain Vigneault of Vancouver got number 5, Craig MacTavish of Edmonton got number 15, Paul Maurice and Guy Carbonneau of Toronto and Montreal respectively got numbers 21 and 22. John Paddock of Ottawa got the number 27, and you guessed it, ‘’Adolf’’ Keenan got the last spot available. To add insult to injury, Bob Duff of the Winsor Star, mentions outloud, Keenan does not mesure up to the great coaches, especially Bowman.
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