So when push came to shove, Jacques Martin lasted a shorter time than Guy Carbonneau. Now, as Randy Cunneyworth tries to get his first win as an NHL top dog, we have fans flooding radio shows with comments that make Martin sound like the second coming of Scott Bowman (?why was he fired?? We made a huge mistake!! He was a great coach!? said one caller today, which contradicted calls last week calling for Martin?s head). Yes, Jacques Martin has gone from garbage to hero in a week, and all because he got fired - and spoke French.
Now, a controversy. And it?s getting bigger. Government is weighing in. French papers are putting headlines in English to mock Cunneyworth. Polls say 80% of Quebeckers don?t care about whether the coach wins, but care more about whether or not he speaks French.
And tomorrow, the Canadiens take on the Blackhawks.
Source: http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/tuc/comments/the_montreal_coaching_carousel/
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