Claude Julien hired to coach Bruins

[Kanada Kev]

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TSN.ca Staff with files

6/19/2007 1:10:03 AM

The Boston Bruins have found their man to guide the club in 2007-08.

TSN has confirmed a report that the Bruins have hired Claude Julien to be their next head coach, with an official announcement expected Tuesday.

Julien was the head coach of the New Jersey Devils during the 2006-07 campaign, but was fired April 3 despite the team leading the Atlantic Division with a 47-24-8 record.

The 47-year-old previously coached the Montreal Canadiens from January 2003 until January 2006.

In the past 30 years, 16 men have held the Bruins head coaching job. Harry Sinden had two stints, and Mike Sullivan served three seasons but was cast aside in favour of Dave Lewis after Peter Chiarelli became general manager. Chiarelli was hired on May 26 last year but continued at the Ottawa Senators' insistence as their assistant general manager until July 10.

[Guest Low Roller]

He'll do a great job. Julien is a great coach and apparently a great motivator. I wish that the Sens hired him to be honest.