In addition to Gauthier's departure, Gainey will leave his role as team advisor. Molson said former Canadien great Serge Savard will advise him in the team's search for a new general manager. Assistant coach Larry Carriere will step out from behind
Mike Gartner, ex-player; Igor Larionov, ex-player; Lanny McDonald, ex-player; Yvon Pedneault, journalist; Serge Savard , ex-player, GM; Harry Sinden, Bruins executive; Peter Stastny: ex-player; Bill Torrey, GM of New York Islanders
French-Canadian people, and that its coach should speak the language of the majority of its fans. Former general manager Serge Savard blasted the move, saying the team ''belongs to the people.'' Team owner Geoff Molson issued a statement that underlined
McNeil in 1970-71, and the Quebec government, media, fans, Hall of Famer Guy Carbonneau and former general manager Serge Savard all criticized his promotion. For Cunneyworth, who has pledged to learn French, a victory may help the controversy lose
named interim head coach after the team fired Jacques Martin - a move that even drew the ire of team legend and former GM Serge Savard . "The team belongs to the people," said Savard, who didn't have to point out that most of those owners spoke French
third in what was then called the Adams Division, behind Boston and the detested rival Quebec Nordiques. General manager Serge Savard had made two key preseason acquisitions, picking up scoring forwards Damphousse and Brian Bellows, to add scoring punch
set up by Larry Robinson, Pete Mahovlich, Murray Wilson and Risebrough. The Anglos got assists from Yvon Lambert, Pierre Bouchard, Rejean Houle and Serge Savard . Things might have changed that night. But the Habs still won, 4-2.
franchise and the fans in Montreal," he said. Montreal's La Presse reported that former Canadiens player and general manager Serge Savard would have "an important role" on the team, possibly as an investor, but he wasn't mentioned in the statement.
Canadiens and served as team captain for 10 seasons. He had 1,219 points in 1,125 career games. His former teammates Serge Savard and Yvan Cournoyer presented the jersey at a news conference for the Hockey Canada Foundation gala. Hockey Canada also presented
doubled in size to 12 teams the next season. With rookies Serge Savard , Jacques Lemaire and Mickey Redmond, the Habs finished ..... 12, 2005 10 -- Henri Richard, Dec. 10, 1975 11-- Serge Savard , Nov. 18, 2006 12-- Larry Robinson, Nov. 19, 2007