Patrick Roy in Toronto: His interview was excellent

Marc-Olivier Cook
Patrick Roy in Toronto: His interview was excellent
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Patrick Roy was fired by the Islanders in recent weeks.

And what's particularly interesting is that this morning, we learned his name is being mentioned in Toronto for the vacant head coaching position with the Leafs. He's part of the process to become a coach in the Queen City, and obviously, hearing that… it's intriguing.

We all know about the Toronto–Montreal rivalry, after all. And if Roy were to get involved in all of this on the enemy's side…

But Elliotte Friedman added another layer to the story.

The insider said it out loud on Sportsnet: according to the buzz, Roy's interview with the Leafs apparently went really, really well. The Leafs clearly liked his answers to their questions, and that makes him a legitimate candidate in Toronto.

Imagine the scenario…

Obviously, I don't need to tell you that this would be amazing.

Patrick Roy played for the Canadiens and he knows that these two teams hate each other. He knows what it means to Habs fans… who loved him for so many years in Montreal for his prowess on the ice.

But in terms of the coaching role itself, it's true that Roy has special qualities that could help a team like the Leafs.

We're talking about a coach who's feisty and has a big personality. We know the market in Toronto is intense… and I tend to believe he wouldn't be afraid to work in a market like that.

Especially since in Toronto, they're going to try to find a way to change the organization's culture. And knowing Roy's qualities, it's true that the fit could actually make a lot of sense on paper.

To be continued, then. But let's just say things are off to a good start for the former Canadiens goaltender…


In a nutshell

– Well done.

– An important sign for what's to come?

– Oh really?

– Enjoy the read.

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