While Brent may have just two years experience as an NHL coach, he’s already established why he had previously been one of the most sought-after coaching prospects. More than anything else, he brings accountability and a defence-first approach to a…
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Via Greatest Hockey Legends: Guy Lafleur and Marcel Dionne
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Lafleur was not eligible for the NHL draft until 1971, but Montreal wanted him badly. In May 1970 they made their first move to secure the 1st overall pick in ’71. They traded Ernie Hicke and their own 1st rounder…
Via Habslegends: Ralph Backstrom and the Super Street Skate
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After 13 seasons and 6 Stanley Cup championships in Montreal, Backstrom went to GM Sam Pollock and requested a trade in 1970. The Habs sent Backstrom to Los Angeles, one of his requested destinations, in exchange for Gord Labossiere and…
Via Matthew Barry: Lombardi Doesn’t Know What Happened to Tom Preissing
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As for Tom Preissing, I simply asked “what happened”? Lombardi took a long time to answer and simply stated, “I don’t know”. He explained that they knew Preissing’s numbers in Ottawa were inflated and he never considered him a top 4…
Via Matthew Barry: Lombardi on JJ Sr and ALL THAT B.S.
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Of course that was a perfect segue for me to ask about all of the off season turmoil surrounding Jack Johnson and that he seems to be talked about in every single trade deal. Lombardi cleared the air. “Aw, that’s…
Via Matthew Barry: Lombardi on Elkins, Mullen, Azevedo and Jimmy Neutron
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I then asked about the recently signed college kids, Corey Elkins and Patrick Mullen. Lombardi explained that former King Mike Donnelly has been working the college trenches recruiting and that the Kings are now offering a great opportunity for development…
Via Matthew Barry: Lombardi tells Purcell to get to the blue paint, talks Calder and Army, and gives Boyle the Teeniest Wisp of a Last Chance Not to Suck
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There are still many questions to be answered up front. Is Purcell ready to take it to the next level? “We’ve driven into him “you’ve got to get to the blue and you’ve got to pay the price””. Will Moulson…
Via Matthew Barry: Dean Lombardi on Simmonds, Moller and Doughty
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Matthew Barry at HockeyBuzz.com did an interview with Dean Lombardi that’s got so much good stuff in it, I’m carving it up into its tastiest bits. But with such a young nucleus, I asked if he worried about bringing up…
Battle of California: With the 5th Pick…
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I’m drafting Brayden Schenn. Sorry I don’t have some big build-up for you, but I figured I’d save you the suspense and just let you know right now. Now, I’m not saying Brayden is the best pick, or the one…
Kukla’s Korner: Post Game 7 Notes
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The only way the Anaheim Ducks steal defenceman Jack Johnson and an early first-round pick from L.A. for diminishing asset Chris Pronger is if Kings general manager Dean Lombardi happens to lose his mind. via KuklasKorner : Hockey .