On May 28, 2006, the Quebec Remparts won the Memorial Cup, making Roy the seventh coach the win the Cup in his rookie year. However, not all his days as a coach are glorious ones.
Here are little examples of Roy’s behavior as a coach in the Quebec Junior league.
On Jan. 19, 2007, police investigated an incident involving Patrick Roy and Pierre Cardinal, the co-owner of the Chicoutimi Sagueneens. Reports say Roy threw several punches at the co-owner after he tried to disperse a crowd of fans that was blocking the Remparts' bus. An assault complaint was filed against Roy. It was later reported that he apologized to Pierre Cardinal by telephone.
During a press conference on Jan. 21, 2007, Roy said he was "suffering prejudice on the part of the media" and that he felt no guilt about the whole incident. He even questioned his future with the team. A few days later, Pierre Cardinal announced he was removing his complaint against him. Roy decided to stay with the team.
On March 22, 2008, an on-ice incident tarnished Roy’s image once more. It was Game Two of the playoffs against the Sagueneens. Late in the second period, a brawl started between the two teams.
Jonathan Roy, Patrick’s son, charged the other goaltender, Bobby Nadeau. Roy punched him several times despite the fact that Nadeau didn’t want to fight. He continued to punch him after Nadeau fell on the ground. He then went out to fight another player. He left the ice pointing both middle fingers at the crowd.
While Patrick Roy denied that he incited his son to fight, the cameras caught him gesturing toward his son while Jonathan was skating towards Nadeau.
The league suspended Jonathan Roy for seven games and fined him $500. His father was suspended for five games and fined $1,000. The Quebec Ministry of Justice has launched an investigation into the matter as well.
These incidents are not the only ones. There several other reports of Roy physically or verbally attacking parents, fans, refs, and his former coaches.
In December 1995 game against the Detroit Red Wings, Roy allowed nine goals on 26 shots. Coach Mario Tremblay kept him in the net to teach him humility. When Tremblay pulled him out in the middle of the second period, Roy stormed past Tremblay and told team president Ronald Corey, “It’s my last game in Montreal.” It was no secret that Roy and Tremblay didn’t like each other.
In another incident during the 2006-2007 NHL season, he joked around with reporters every time Guillaume Latendresse would miss a goal. When Latendresse finally scored, Roy said to the media, “Are you sure he touched the puck?” That’s no way to treat a teammate when you’re supposed to be one of the team leaders.
Is Roy ready to step into NHL coaching?
I personally don’t think the NHL needs a coach like Roy. His childish attitude behind the bench doesn’t deserve a chance in the big league. Yes, he indeed has a winning record,but it's about more than that
With his ego, how will he handle players? Will he be able to get the best performance out of them, or will he divide the locker room? Right now, he’s owner and coach of the Remparts. How is he going to respond to having to report to a GM and president?
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from 6 days ago
I have to agree. Roy is nowhere near ready to coach at the pro level. He's got Tortorella's temper (worse actually) combined with the selfishness of a three year old (and as a mom, I ought to know). I wonder if his team does well for him because they're scared of him?
from 6 days ago
No way. Roy should not even be allowed to coach in the NHL, based on the way he acted in the QMJHL. He should be banned from hockey altogether
from 6 days ago
Roy needs to show more success in Juniors before worrying about the pro's. Id love to see him coach the Avalanche but it wont happen for a few years if even then.
from 6 days ago
sorry bout that, didn't mean to post it as a reply, didn't realize id hit that link.
from 6 days ago
Roy is where its at. He's a hell of a lot better than a lot of the NHL coaches out there. The Capitals had to hire on their interim coach from Hershey once they figure out there wasn't a lot of competition, for example. Not to take anything away from Bruce Boudreau by any means, but you can see my point. Players like Granato and Gretsky have made the step to PRO-coaching with little Junior/AHL coaching experience. Shouldn't another Hall-of-Famer be allowed a crack at the league? After all, the Av's brought Foote and Forsberg back. Something tells me Roy, Lemieux, Drury and Yelle are missing after the Red Wings series.
from 6 days ago
Alan - "No way. Roy should not even be allowed to coach in the NHL, based on the way he acted in the QMJHL. He should be banned from hockey altogether"
Roy is one of the most historic goaltenders ever. If he is a thug or not he is loved by fans in Colorado. Plus, having been around junior hockey all that level is about is being a goon. So he played the game and got some publicity for it? More power to him. He's a great classic goaltender. He will someday work for the Av's organization, but as a coach...i dunno. Only time will tell.
from 6 days ago
As I mentioned in this article...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/22380-NHL-Q-Is-Out-Who-Will-Be-The-Next-Head-Coach-For-The-Colorado-Avalanche--100508
I don't think it's time for him yet. He has too many responsibilities in Quebec plus his 2 sons are now on his team. It will take ALOT for him to leave that.
As for as his "Attitude", all that matters is that he's no stranger to WINNING. On the ice, and behind the bench.
from 6 days ago
Any coach will be quick to point out that there's more involved than simply winning. There is a huge field of dynamics in play. They have to bring out the best performances in their players, they have to maintain player respect, etc. With Roy's apparent temper problems, I doubt he can keep it up. HOF goalie? without a doubt. Remember, being a a good player in no way indicates their possibilities as a coach.
from 3 days ago
i agree. while it would be interesting to have roy come in and coach, he hasn't proven himself enough as a couch. everyone knows there is a big difference when you jump up into the pros. generally, players who had a knack for the game often make the worst coaches. they get it, but often times its not that easy to make your team see the game the way you do. its more than just your playing style, its everybodies.
i am hearing more rumors that granato will be given another shot at head coaching. while i would support that, i don't think granato will be a good fit either. the reason why coach q didn't work out well in colorado was that his style of coaching worked well "pre-lockout" with different rules. now that the game has changed, his coaching didn't evolve.
from about 6 hours ago
theres no way that hes gonna coach the avs this year... hes not mature enough
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