Ex-QMJHL general manager sees both Habs and Rangers coaches as sons
MONTREAL — As the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers rekindle their rivalry with the start of their playoff series on Wednesday, a former general manager in Quebec’s top junior league has divided loyalties.
For Charlie Henry, Habs coach Claude Julien and Rangers coach Alain Vigneault — two alumni of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League — are more like sons.
Both men coached the Hull (now Gatineau) Olympiques when Henry was the team’s general manager.
“They are two of the best ambassadors of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League,” said Henry.