Claude Julien wasn't in the mood to discuss his future following another defeat Friday night.
The Boston Bruins head coach dismissed the swirling scuttlebutt about his long-term job security when asked about it by CSNNE's Joe Haggerty after a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Here's the exchange, according to Chris Mason of the Boston Herald:
Here's the full question and answer regarding Julien and how he's feeling about his status: pic.twitter.com/7EtMa4jrHL
— Chris Mason (@Chris_J_Mason) January 21, 2017
That's how Julien ended his postgame presser, standing up and leaving following that answer after thanking Haggerty and the other assembled reporters.
ESPN's Joe McDonald reported shortly thereafter that no coaching change is imminent and that Julien will keep his job "for now."
It won't get much easier for the longtime Boston bench boss, though. The Bruins travel to Pittsburgh to face the Penguins on Sunday, return home to host the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, then host the Penguins on Thursday.
For the time being, the Bruins are clinging to third place in the Atlantic Division with a sub-.500 record of 23-20-6, but the Toronto Maple Leafs sit two points back with six games in hand.
Julien is in his 10th season as Boston's head coach.
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