Carbo speaks
posted by Mike Boone at 20h19 EST on May 3
When his difficulties as a communicator were cited, Carbonneau admitted he wasn't a big talker but hasted to add that "failure to communicate" if the most-frequently mentioned reason when a coach is fired.
On off-ice issues, Carbo said "some of these players are 20, 21, 22 years old. They have a lot of money, and they like to have fun."
Carbonneau said he tried to exert some measure of control over off-ice activities, but "you can't watch them 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year."
When host Guy A. Lepage asked if Carey Price's problems were "between his ears or between his legs", Carbo defended the goaltender.
"He's 21 years old and he's playing a position that's very difficult in the NHL today – harder than it was in the 1950s right up through the 1980s."
Would he have left Price in against Boston in the playoffs?
"I can't say," Carbonneau replied diplomatically.
Carbonneau said the atmosphere in hockey-mad Montreal can be "suffocating."
"You don't want to play where there's no interest and an empty arena," Carbonneau said. "But there are times when it's too much."
Then Lepage popped the big question:
If Bob Gainey left and if the team were sold and if the dressing room were purged of bad apples, would Guy Carbonneau like to come back as coach of the Caadiens?
The response, which drew wild applause:
"Yes."
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Submitted by Hayward4Price on Tue, 05/05/2009 - 10:02.
Team 990 is reporting that Marc Crawford approached BG about the coaching position. Typical BG response to Crawford, "I'll need some time". :) LOVE BG! I actually think it would be a good fit for Crawford.
Submitted by slapshot777 on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 19:40.
I've said this all along for the past number of years, that the NHL and Bettman seems to always have a favorite team to win the cup every year and they are always trying to make a final between 2 American teams, so that they can try and push for a better TV deal with a major U.S. network. Bettman will allow a Canadian team every now and then to make the finals, but they will lose to the American team.
Boston this year seems to be the NHL baby of the year. I too have noticed how Bston was always known for being the big bad Bruins, Now they play games in the play-offs and I'd be willing to bet after 6 games played, they would be lucky if thay have 12 penalties in total involving the opposition a powerplay, while the other team has at least 3 or 4 per games giving them a decent chance to score at least 1 goal. Last night 1 penalty
Carolina 4 penalties.
That call on Carolina's goal last night was so clearly in it wasn't even close and that was without this supposed so called super HD that the war room in Toronto is suppose to have. If the NHL is going to pick teams to play in the play-offs and the finals why even bother going through the motions. The games are so badly officiated and screwed up, anybody can see how a game seems to altered for a certain team to win.
I just look back at that goal Kessel scored on the Habs, he was so far offsides it was even funny, yet the linseman who is right on the line, calls it like he was a foot on the right side of the blue line before the puck. There are other examples, but it would take all night to list them. Then again I guess Bettman thinks the fans are so stupid that they would not be able to pick up on that.
Submitted by smiler2729 on Tue, 05/05/2009 - 08:41.
I agree that Gary Bettman is a little moronic a**hole but I seriously, SERIOUSLY doubt that he fixes the Stanley Cup finals.
Get over it, the Habs were soundly beaten by a way better team, Kessel's offside goal was just a goof by the linesman.
Enjoy the summer and take deep breaths.
Submitted by 24 on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 17:13.
TABERNAC!!!
"The Canadiens win the Stanley Cup"
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 10:56.
... Pierre McGuire will be interviewed for the GM job in Minnesota in the next two days .. by Damien Cox/star.com ..... http://www.thestar.com/article/628477 ..... (an excerpt) ..... What's not clear is where McGuire, who is expected to be interviewed today or tomorrow by Minnesota owner Craig Leipold, rates on a list that is believed to include Pat Quinn, Chuck Fletcher, player agent Neil Sheehy and others. Former Maple Leaf GM John Ferguson is also expected to be interviewed.
Submitted by smiler2729 on Tue, 05/05/2009 - 08:42.
Pierre McGuire should coach the Habs.
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! I kill me!
Submitted by Hayward4Price on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 14:13.
McGuire has always said that he's not interested in pursuing another job until after the Olympics...what changed?
Submitted by sholi2000.com on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 16:00.
It was the first offer he ever got! lol
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Submitted by jew4jah on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 14:27.
$
Submitted by Hayward4Price on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 14:38.
that or nobody else ever approached :)
Submitted by imafogdevil on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 13:19.
Better have a "monster" interview.
Submitted by imafogdevil on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 09:21.
Didn't know where else to post this, so here goes. When I look at Cam Ward, I see everything that Carey Price is supposed to be. Big mobile goalie, positionally strong, able to make that game breaking or saving save when needed. Thjis is what Price is supposed to be for the Habs. Hopefully, he will be next year.
Submitted by Timo on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 11:24.
He probably has a different goalie coach... you know, NOT Rollie Melanson.
Submitted by Chorske on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 13:04.
Feh
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Submitted by REB on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 09:32.
Cam Ward was golden in the plaoffs the year Carolina won the cup, then slipped back to mediocrity - the 'sophomore jinx'. Now he's back on top of his game, after having several years to figure things out. In addition, he has Tom Barasso as his goalie coach - this can't hurt.
Price was golden most of his 1st year, and started the 2nd year the same way; looked like he would avoid that dreaded 'sophomore jinx'. Then the wheels fell off the bus - the team played poorly and lost confidence, Price got injured, lost confidence played poorly.....we know the final result of this year.
Next year:
1. Hopefully Price spends the summer working on basics again, so as to return to being a 'big mobile goalie'.
2. Hopefully he will also come back mentally stronger.
3. Hopefully the Habs sign a GOOD goalie coach, and drop Melanson.
4. Hopefully the Habs sign a defensive coach so that Price doesn't have to be Mighty Goalie every night.
Submitted by GrimJim on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 13:34.
It's not just Ward. Marc-Andre Fleury had a strong rookie year then tanked to the point the pundits were wondering if he had been completely burned out. Kari Lehtonen did the same with the Rangers, and I think Ryan Millar's first two years in Buffalo were strong and then he had a lag year. Isn't the old wisdom that a goalie hits his full potential later than a skater? Something like late 20s?
Submitted by habs12345 on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 19:38.
in montreal its either you are the best goalie in the league or you are retardedly booed out of town
Submitted by sholi2000.com on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 09:28.
Ward has two more years on Carey. So in two years if Carey Price isn't better or equal, I'll eat your post. But you'll have to wear that utube singer's underwear!
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Submitted by nightmare_49 on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 06:54.
If Carbo could coach as well as he controls the french media, he would still have a job.
Submitted by TorontoHabsFan on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 01:25.
Check out this little nugget I found on the Sports Illustrated Truth and Rumours section about Saku possibly joining his brother in Minnesota (quoted from The Boston Globe):
"Mikko is a center, too, and it could be tantalizing for a Wild coach (also yet to be named) to bring in the savvy senior Koivu to collect his brother's sweet dishes"
Anyone wanna tell Kevin Paul Dupont that each line only has one Centre??
Submitted by Hayward4Price on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 14:11.
why not bring Mikko here as #1 centre and have Saku as #2? :) 6'2" - 200lbs...adds some size and skill. Maybe even sign Gaborik on RW and have Kovy on LW.
Submitted by Vid on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 17:13.
I would like that but no way does Minnesota let go their 1st line center of the future. What would you offer in a trade?
Submitted by arcosenate on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 07:04.
lol, so he says he's been writing for 30 years, i assume he has thought each line has had two centres for that long as well...thanks for posting tht one!
Submitted by HardHabits on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 10:58.
Every American sports writer knows that a forward line is made up of two centres and one winger. Geez!!
Submitted by Harani on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 06:16.
That...made my day! That's hilarious!
Submitted by crabvader on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 01:35.
Don't worry, he'll smack his head in the morning.
Submitted by Watchdog on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 00:20.
Sad. Watching the Czech/Belarus game on RDS, and the Quebecois play by play guys are talking more about the Q playoffs, and what the Habs will look like next year, than they are talking about the actual game which is a pretty good one. What a bunch of maroons.
Submitted by Watchdog on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 23:58.
Is it me or are the Bruins allowed to get away with murder on the ice? They call it discipline, I call it conspiracy. Never seen so many uncalled cross checks. Yet when Gorges did it, it cost us the game. They saw THAT one.
Submitted by HardHabits on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 10:59.
OFF-FISHY-HATING!!!
Submitted by crabvader on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 00:00.
The NHL always has a favorite. This year, their "baby" seems to be Boston. Hah!
Submitted by Watchdog on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 00:05.
As long as Bettman is Commish, a Canadian team will NEVER win the Stanley Cup. I call it the Bettman rule.
Look, I admit. I am a bit of an odd bird when it comes to Canadian teams winning the Cup. The only Canadian team I want to see winning the Cup is the Habs. So it is in my interest that teams like Calgary in the Finals, Edmonton in the Finals, Ottawa in the Finals, all got screwed by the reffing. But I would rather they lose fair and square.
I really think that because they are traditional markets, the NHL wants to see a Boston Chicago Finals. They will be all over this on NBC calling it a Revival Series or something stupid like that. Plus, the NHL is looking to make some headway with ESPN, and a series like that will get attention.
Submitted by zooziff on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 02:47.
Watchdog wrote:
"As long as Bettman is Commish, a Canadian team will NEVER win the Stanley Cup. I call it the Bettman rule."
Wasn't Gary Bettman Commish when the Canadiens won their last Stanley Cup in 1992-1993?
Submitted by habs33 on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 06:11.
Zoozif is right, Bettman was commish when the Habs won in '93.
Submitted by Watchdog on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 23:42.
If Bob Gainey left and if the team were sold and if the dressing room were purged of bad apples, would Guy Carbonneau like to come back as coach of the Caadiens?
The response, which drew wild applause:
"Yes."
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I can't believe Carbo still thinks he can coach. Just goes to show you how ignorant the Quebecois public is about hockey.
Submitted by sam on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 00:37.
I can't believe Carbo still thinks he can coach.
lol *applause*
(i will take exception to the ignorant Quebecois public part, as i'm Quebecois but never liked Guy's coaching, thankyouverymuch.)
so Guy has no team to come to but he'd do it in a second? Guy still hasn't changed from the impetuous, excitable, and impulsive coach he was, has he? and failure to communicate is a common reason mentioned when firing a coach? nice of you to pad up your shortcomings, Carbs, but you can't not see it, right? the writing was on the wall from last season. when you're meeting with Guillaume Latendresse to address his weak spots and explain to him your reasons for scratching him and he comes back and says he still doesn't know why he's not playing? you've got a communication problem. deal with it.
Submitted by yathehabsrule on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 23:35.
The Forgotten Dynasty Habs win Cup number 16, 40 years ago.
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Submitted by G-Man on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 23:24.
Being shut out couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of guys. Gritty hockey by all 4 teams today. Glad the Canes and the Ducks won.
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Submitted by Harani on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:20.
Cam Ward was amazing. Hung a goose-egg on the Bruins!
Submitted by habaholic68NJ on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:09.
Ward was definitely amazing. As for the Bruins, except for a few like savard and kessel, they look slow. Teams with great goaltending, good D and timely scoring can beat them.
Submitted by sholi2000.com on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 09:30.
During the Mtl series they looked like super human speedsters out there. I guess all it was was Mtl was super human snails! Another notet to fix for next year, better conditioning.
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Submitted by Hayward4Price on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 10:58.
Wasn't it just last year everyone was talking about how fast paced the habs were? How they can beat the slow D of other teams...what happened during the last off season? It's like they all aged 10 years :)
Submitted by HabsFanNorway on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 13:05.
Wow! Another Hayward fan, cool! Great pic you got! :)
Submitted by Hayward4Price on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 14:19.
HAHA - I always liked the underdog and he really helped ease the pressure off Roy and give him the 3 - 4 years it takes to become a great goalie.
Submitted by HabsFanNorway on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 14:24.
Agree! I still have my old Hayward jersey, I just can't throw it away!
Submitted by Hayward4Price on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 14:48.
ditto - still wear it when playing with buddies...
Submitted by HardHabits on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 15:25.
Hayward and Roy owned the Jennings in the late 80's. One of the best goalie tandems ever.
Submitted by solsub on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:27.
Agreed. The Bruins really aren't all they're cracked up to be.
Submitted by Timo on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:54.
It was evident even against the Habs.
Submitted by Ayan_SB on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:00.
If Carey Price has got problems "between his legs", he's got bigger issues to deal with. But he's got money so even that shouldn't stop him from getting laid.
Submitted by moser17 on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:35.
I'm not sure, but I think the 'problems between the legs' remark means something like, '5-hole', or 'physical ability', 'conditioning' or something like that. I.e., the contrast between 'ears' and 'legs' is between the lack of mental game or physical game.
Submitted by Ayan_SB on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:50.
Haha I know, I was just kidding man. It's probably just a bad translation in english from french.
Submitted by Puck Bard on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:07.
?????? Have you been smoking that bong with Carey?
Submitted by Ayan_SB on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:17.
I'm his dealer.
Submitted by habaholic68NJ on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:18.
Do you make house calls?
Submitted by Ayan_SB on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:51.
Only to my best customers, Carey and Boone.
Submitted by 100HABS on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 23:12.
LOL
Submitted by Puck Bard on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:00.
What a game from LaRose.
Submitted by habaholic68NJ on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:54.
Ward is walking on water tonight
Submitted by Puck Bard on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:59.
Fleury and Luongo need to take notes.
Submitted by Harditya_CareyPrice on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 22:53.
Carey Price too.
Submitted by andrewberkshire on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:53.
HOLY CRAP WARD!!!
Submitted by Xtrahabsfan on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:46.
Yo...Carbo...If my Aunt had balls she'd be my Uncle;o
Submitted by habsfaninboston on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:43.
Cheap shot Lucic back to his old tricks.
Submitted by andrewberkshire on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:36.
Cam Ward is playing spectacular. I HATE the canes but he really makes me feel like cheering for him, and it's a lot easier against Boston.
Submitted by P.Royfan on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:03.
Cam Ward is a playoff preformer!! Definatley a 2010 canidate!
Submitted by vaya_ on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:03.
yeah ward is brilliant. but i'd like the canes even more if they were called the hartford whalers...
Submitted by Kristopher7 on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 00:11.
I agree!!
I MISS the Whalers and North Stars sooooo much!!!
F Guru Bettman's Sunshine belt expansion. But what's done is done, the good old memories of being 7 yrs old trading for O-PEE-CHEE cards of my fav. North Star and Whaler players after my hockey games will always live on in my heart.
Submitted by Puck Bard on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:39.
Agreed.
Submitted by andrewberkshire on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:52.
He's the first star of this game no matter what.
Submitted by andrewberkshire on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:34.
Anyone want to know why hockey will never be popular in the USA? Blown calls like that. The horrid officiating combined with blown calls by video revue make the NHL look extremely illegitemate and possibly even rigged. No one likes fake competition.
Submitted by Tis Himself on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:33.
Bring 'em all back next year, the players, Carbo and Gainey! Let's experience the Centennial Suckfestapalooza just one more time! I just can't get enough of those "Habblebee" uniforms!
Submitted by habs2b on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:31.
well I guess the NHL really wants Boston to win this series. But if this game was played in Raleigh, you would have a riot on your hands. Wonder was it's like to ba homer ref. so how much did the Bruins pay off the refs?
what a disgrace! it was so obvious the puck was in. wow! The NHL should be ashamed of themselves! BOSTON HOMERS!
Submitted by habssince1909 on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:29.
Totally a goal - those goal judges in TO need glasses.......if I were a Carolina fan I would be really ticked......as for Carbo, whatever.....
Submitted by havok on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:21.
is it me or does Carbo look more comfy in front of the camera, interacting and laughing etc...
Submitted by Timo on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:23.
Yes. "Look here. I am the unjustly fired bon p'tit Guy. Please feel sorry for me and applaud whenever I say something."
Submitted by Timo on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:20.
Oh geez. Is Carbo now going on a Quebec-wide tour and collect applaus from whoever is willing to give it? How fascinating, Guy.
Submitted by Puck Bard on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:21.
Any port in a storm.
Submitted by crabvader on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:17.
Talking about "purging", the NHL needs to be purged of it's affiliation in Toronto and purge all the refs. NATO needs to step in and re-build! Hah!
Submitted by showey47 on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:52.
I've been saying it for 10 years that there is something seriously wrong with our officiating and those tools in the bribe room in toronto. It has gotten worse since the lockout where the refs have total control of what is a penalty and for the most part decide the outcomes of games.
Submitted by yathehabsrule on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:23.
Inconclusive????
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Submitted by crabvader on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:24.
The only thing that's conclusive is how stupid the reviewers are.
Submitted by crabvader on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:16.
That is such bullcrap.
Submitted by Puck Bard on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:16.
The "no-goal" in Boston: Politics Man.
Submitted by Keith on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:14.
Canes got jobed on that one. That was a goal.
Submitted by andrewberkshire on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:21.
The NHL has a massive erection for Boston in case you haven't noticed.
Submitted by Puck Bard on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:16.
I got jobed at work last week, sucks.
Submitted by crabvader on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:14.
HOLY FRIGGIN HELL, SOMEONE IN TORONTO NEEDS TO GET FIRED! Chad Larose was absolutely ROBBED of a sure-goal!
Submitted by Corio on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 09:25.
That was total BS and SO wrong. It was clearly across the line.
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Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:16.
Totally.
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Everything's possible. But it's a long road and a long way ahead of us. – Saku Koivu
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I STILL BELIEVE. I WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE.
Submitted by HardHabits on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 21:16.
That is such crap, it was totally a goal.
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