May 29, 2009 8:15 am.
Office of the President
Montreal Canadiens
Executive Assistant: Mr. Boivin, I have the general manager on the line.
Boivin: Put him through.
(pause)
Boivin: Pierre!! Ça va?
Gainey: Ummm, Mr. Boivin, it's Bob. Bob Gainey.
Boivin: *Deep sigh*
Gainey: Well sir, I'm just calling about our new coach. I think I've found him.
Boivin: Is he francophone? You know that's my top priority, Bob.
Gainey: Yes, sir. Yes, he is.
Boivin: OK fine, then hire him.
Gainey: I thought you'd be interested in hearing about his qualifications.
Boivin: *Deep sigh*
Gainey: Remember we agreed that he should have NHL coaching experience?
Boivin: If you say so.
Gainey: He has experience. Almost 15 years as a head coach.
Boivin: Did he win anything?
Gainey: I ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NHL
Article written by Rocket All Habs
Comments Off on Montreal Canadiens: Mediocrity from the Top Down