The numbers don't lie.
Four coaches have gotten the axe since the calendar turned to 2017, with Michel Therrien the latest victim. But you can't blame the general managers calling for change when the early returns have been this good:
| Team | Coach | Start | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islanders | Doug Weight | Jan. 17 | 8-3-2 |
| Blues | Mike Yeo | Feb. 1 | 5-1-0 |
| Bruins | Bruce Cassidy | Feb. 7 | 3-0-0 |
The installation of Julien in Montreal is the fifth coaching change this season after moves were made behind the bench in Florida, Brooklyn, St. Louis, and Boston, the latter three coming in 2017.
So far, each team has experienced a quick turnaround, and Weight, Yeo, and Cassidy combined for a 16-4-2 showing in their first month behind the bench.
Canadiens fans hope Julien can do his part to add to that mark.
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