Several people recently told me that Joël Bouchard would be strongly considered for the position of head coach of the Syracuse Crunch in the event of Benoît Groulx’s departure, a departure that has still not been confirmed. Daniel Jacob would accompany him. To be continued…
– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) June 21, 2023
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A few weeks ago, a rumor surfaced bringing Benoît Groulx to the NHL. He has been linked to the Arizona Coyotes to become assistant to his good friend André Tourigny.
And it looks like it’s true. We’re told that the chances of the Quebecer leaving the Syracuse Crunch for the NHL are very good right now.
That’s good news.
Even if we’re talking about the most dysfunctional market in the NHL, this is great news for him. It will allow him to add another string to his bow and try to become an NHL pilot one day.
Since 2016, the Gatineau Olympiques legend has been at the helm of the Lighnting’s training club, the Crunch. Naturally, if he leaves Syracuse, he’ll have to be replaced by someone else.
And obviously, Joël Bouchard’s name is very popular over there. His chances of getting the job are great.
Bouchard, who hasn’t been coaching for a year following his dismissal from San Diego, is known for having been at the helm of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada and the Laval Rocket.
Now he’s getting another chance in a logical environment.
Why do I say this? Because the Crunch has never been afraid to trust local talent. Benoît Groulx worked under Julien BriseBois and Mathieu Darche, and several Quebecers played in Syracuse before making the jump to Tampa Bay.
This brings us to Éric Veilleux, who has been Groulx’s assistant for the past four years. All indications are that he too may be moving on under a new coach. But why?
Because Danny Dupont, the Océanic’s new GM, is reportedly trying to bring him back to the QMJHL.
In Rimouski, new GM Danny Dupont has his eye on Éric Veilleux to bring him back to the QMJHL with the Océanic. Dupont was Veilleux’s assistant to win the Memorial Cup in 2012. Rimouski will be aiming for the Cup within the next two years. A coveted position.
– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) June 21, 2023
Veilleux has enjoyed success in the Q. Although he has never won the President’s Cup, he has led his teams (Cataractes, Drakkar and Mooseheads) to the final four times. He also has a Memorial Cup under his tie from 2012.
He’s one to watch.
Breaking news
– File to follow in Laval.
Assistant Kelly Buchberger’s future with the Rocket is uncertain as we speak. He is reportedly looking for an opportunity to be closer to his family in Western Canada. An assistant position to JF Houle would quickly become highly coveted.
– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) June 21, 2023
– It changed everything.
Four years ago today, the Habs selected Cole Caufield in the #DraftLNH…
Four years ago today, the Habs selected @colecaufield at the #NHLDraft…#GoHabsGo
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) June 21, 2023
– Yes.
If the Winnipeg Jets trade away Pierre-Luc Dubois, Connor Hellebuyck, Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler in the offseason, it would be perhaps the most significant and consequential loss of quality players a North American professional sports franchise has endured in recent memory.
– Eric Macramalla (@EricMacramalla) June 21, 2023
– Good for him.
So much so that he took the liberty of responding to his opponents in yesterday’s game against the Mariners.https://t.co/xRg7CJafi4
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) June 21, 2023
– Indeed.
Paying $4,500 to play MLB The Show on the Phillies jumbotron?
That’s expensive. But it must be quite an experience! https://t.co/lXXjrK2ilu
– Michel Laprise (@MLapriseRDS) June 21, 2023
