Kubby31 Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Habs silence spurred Robinson to Devilsposted by Dave Stubbs at 22h21 EST on Jun 17</h4> Larry Robinson will return behind the Devils bench. Bruce Bennett, Getty Images The Canadiens' silence was deafening, so Hall of Fame defenceman Larry Robinson today signed a two-year (plus an option) deal as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Devils. Donnie Cape, Robinson's long-time Montreal-based agent, spoke with then-Habs general manager Bob Gainey last September and was told the coaching staff for the 2009-10 season was complete. Another conversation between Cape and Canadiens president Pierre Boivin in early December, before the Dec. 4 Centennial Game, took place and Cape was told to call back in March, as the season wore down. In March, Cape was asked to call back following the playoffs. It seemed a role as at least a team ambassador was in the offing for Big Bird, who hoped to finish his hockey career with the Canadiens, but a couple of calls to Boivin and his office this week were not returned. Today, Robinson signed as an assistant to new Devils coach John MacLean. Not since Rick Green have the Canadiens had a coach dedicated to the defence. Robinson seemed to be a good choice to work with the likes of P.K. Subban, Ryan O'Byrne and others on the blue line. But now he'll be behind the bench of the Devils. "Larry's going to come on with his experience, both being a coach, a defenceman," MacLean said. "His knowledge of the game, I think it'll be a great asset for me and the players." Mario Tremblay, an assistant coach under former Devils head coach Jacques Lemaire, will be reassigned in the New Jersey system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondalsf Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Habs silence spurred Robinson to Devilsposted by Dave Stubbs at 22h21 EST on Jun 17</h4> Larry Robinson will return behind the Devils bench. Bruce Bennett, Getty Images The Canadiens' silence was deafening, so Hall of Fame defenceman Larry Robinson today signed a two-year (plus an option) deal as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Devils. Donnie Cape, Robinson's long-time Montreal-based agent, spoke with then-Habs general manager Bob Gainey last September and was told the coaching staff for the 2009-10 season was complete. Another conversation between Cape and Canadiens president Pierre Boivin in early December, before the Dec. 4 Centennial Game, took place and Cape was told to call back in March, as the season wore down. In March, Cape was asked to call back following the playoffs. It seemed a role as at least a team ambassador was in the offing for Big Bird, who hoped to finish his hockey career with the Canadiens, but a couple of calls to Boivin and his office this week were not returned. Today, Robinson signed as an assistant to new Devils coach John MacLean. Not since Rick Green have the Canadiens had a coach dedicated to the defence. Robinson seemed to be a good choice to work with the likes of P.K. Subban, Ryan O'Byrne and others on the blue line. But now he'll be behind the bench of the Devils. "Larry's going to come on with his experience, both being a coach, a defenceman," MacLean said. "His knowledge of the game, I think it'll be a great asset for me and the players." Mario Tremblay, an assistant coach under former Devils head coach Jacques Lemaire, will be reassigned in the New Jersey system. I know of a place I'd like to send him. Good luck Larry, all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubby31 Posted June 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Larry always did say that someday,it indeed would be nice to come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js2 Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 It seemed a role as at least a team ambassador was in the offing for Big Bird, who hoped to finish his hockey career with the Canadiens, but a couple of calls to Boivin and his office this week were not returned. Really loving the management.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Roy33_mtl Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Habs silence spurred Robinson to Devilsposted by Dave Stubbs at 22h21 EST on Jun 17</h4> Larry Robinson will return behind the Devils bench. Bruce Bennett, Getty Images The Canadiens' silence was deafening, so Hall of Fame defenceman Larry Robinson today signed a two-year (plus an option) deal as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Devils. Wow, the Habs' management team can do no wrong this week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfanfla Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 yeah, boy, that would be bad having your young defensmen working with Larry Robinson everyday.........what are they thinking????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Roy33_mtl Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 yeah, boy, that would be bad having your young defensmen working with Larry Robinson everyday.........what are they thinking????? They're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp73 Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 It seemed a role as at least a team ambassador was in the offing for Big Bird, who hoped to finish his hockey career with the Canadiens, but a couple of calls to Boivin and his office this week were not returned. seems to be a common theme with the Habs I call the souvenir Boutique ...no one answers I call the Game Worn jersey co ordinator...no one answers, no one retruns my calls PG never calls Halaks agent Don't these guys belive in customer service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madsprite18 Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Really loving the management.. I have to accept when they make stupid decisions regarding the Bulldogs - but when it impacts the big club I'm really starting to lose heart. I thought the insanity was over - but it seems to be just starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 seems to be a common theme with the Habs I call the souvenir Boutique ...no one answers I call the Game Worn jersey co ordinator...no one answers, no one retruns my calls PG never calls Halaks agent Don't these guys belive in customer service Maybe they stopped taking your calls because they've explained you 100 times that they do NOT have any game worn Mats Sundin jerseys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp73 Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Maybe they stopped taking your calls because they've explained you 100 times that they do NOT have any game worn Mats Sundin jerseys. HA HA HA And I thought you were funny as a Mod Maybe this organization makes sooooooooooo much money that selling $ 20 Media Guide means nothing to them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Ridiculous. This team just gets harder and harder to stick with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catt-_mtlc Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 What happened to this being the most classy organization in the league? I guess that's just all for anniversary and jersey retirement ceremonies....*****. How can the president of this team be so disrespectful to one of its best players of all time (one of the team's best defenceman ever). Management is batting 1.000 this week; letting Boucher walk, giving Halak away for a handful of magic beans and now this. Not grabbing Robinson when there is an opening in the coaching staff is a huge mistake. Even when opportunity knocks on their door (multiple times) they just slam the door. What's next, letting Pleks walk for nothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 HA HA HA And I thought you were funny as a Mod I think I smell another "poster of the year" award coming my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubby31 Posted June 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Still puzzled about how this was handled here....something just does not sit right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiprusoffk Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 There is no salary cap on coaching,management or scouts. Absolutely ridiculous not to add a man the caliber of Robinson to the coaching staff. Gee, do you think Subban could not prosper under the tutelage of Big #19??????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry-Launstein-Jr Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 I still have that gnawing feeling that PG is on a short leash by the Molsons. I just don't see him surviving if there are many more bad moves. Time will tell about the Halak trade, but I still think it's a bit silly to move the goalie who got you into the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in many a moon for two prospects. Those two could be at least a couple of years away from making it in the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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