Claude Julien is heading back to Montreal. One week after Julien was fired by the Boston Bruins, the Montreal Canadiens announced Tuesday that they fired Michel Therrien and made Julien their new head coach. “I would like to sincerely thank Michel for his relentless work with the Montreal Canadiens over his eight seasons behind the bench, including the last five seasons when we worked together,” Bergevin said in a press release, via NBCSports.com. “The decision to remove Michel from his coaching duties was a difficult one because I have lots of respect for him. “I came to the conclusion that our team needed a new energy, a new voice... NESN.com
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Claude Julien Pleased With Bruins’ Adjustments In 4-3 Win Over Lightning
The Boston Bruins picked up a crucial two points Tuesday night with a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game was tied 0-0 after the first 20 minutes, but the B’s outscored the Lightning 2-1 in the second period en route to their third straight win. “They were a little grittier than we were,” coach Claude Julien said on “Bruins Overtime Live.” “They were a little bit more physical and they were coming at us, so we had to adjust. I thought our D’s got better in the second period, our forecheck, neutral zone forecheck got a lot better, but also the forecheck in the first period was nonexistent. “All
Claude Julien Says Bruins Have To ‘Toughen Up’ After Loss To Blackhawks
The Boston Bruins lost a heartbreaker on Friday night, as the Chicago Blackhawks stole a 1-0 victory with under two minutes remaining in the game. As the team is set to embark on the second half of the season, head coach Claude Julien says the team needs to “toughen up” and find ways to win. While he understands much of his team is comprised of young players, he hopes their growing pains will soon pay off. To hear what else Julien had to say, check out the video above from “Bruins Overtime Live.” Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
Claude Julien: Bruins Played Flat From Start To Finish Monday Night
Monday night was one to forget for the Boston Bruins. The B’s suffered an ugly 3-0 loss on the road against the New Jersey Devils, who currently hold the third-worst record in the NHL. Head coach Claude Julien credited the Devils for playing well but acknowledged that had his team played at their “A” game, the outcome would have been much different. To hear Julien’s full postgame interview, check out the clip above from “Bruins Overtime Live.” Thumbnail photo via Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
Claude Julien Blasts Referees For Zdeno Chara Embellishment ‘Farce’
by Zack Cox on Sun, Feb 28, 2016 at 10:41PM 1,409 BOSTON — Bruins coach Claude Julien did not mince words Sunday night after his team was burned by a suspect embellishment for the second time in as many games. With Boston trailing the Tampa Bay Lightning by two goals midway through the second period, a referee whistled defenseman Zdeno Chara for embellishment, turning what would have been a Bruins power play (Ondrej Palat was called for hooking on the play) into two minutes of 4-on-4. ...
Claude Julien Pleased With Adam McQuaid, Patrice Bergeron In Returns (Video)
The Boston Bruins continued their winning ways on the road Tuesday, taking home a 2-1 overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. In addition to picking up two points, though, the Black and Gold picked up a few players as well, as Patrice Bergeron and Adam McQuaid rejoined the lineup following injuries. “When you look at how long (Adam McQuaid’s) been out … I thought he handled himself well for his first game,” Bruins coach Claude Julien told NESN’s Jack Edwards and Andy Brickley following the win. “A couple of glitches here or there, but no different than most of our players tonight. So I thought he was good for his first game
Alain Vigneault Fires Back At Claude Julien: He ‘Needs To Check His Eyesight’
Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien got a little testy Friday after forward Brad Marchand received a questionable goaltender interference penalty against the New York Rangers, and Alain Vigneault is firing back. Julien took issue with what he believed was “acting” on goalie Henrik Lundqvist’s part after Marchand made contact with him on his way by the net, but the Rangers coach obviously did not agree. “The way Hank conducts himself on the ice, away from the rink, off the ice, the example that he sets … Who would you rather have as a son: Henrik or Brad Marchand?” Vigneault said Saturday, per CBSSports.com. “I mean, for him to say things...