Sparks or improvement?

The two games the Canadiens have played since the firing of Claude Julien have in some ways been convincing wins, but we can't get too excited just yet. José Theodore is still letting in soft goals, and the Habs are still giving up a ridiculous number of shots. Remember that a team usually plays really well in the games immediately following a coach's dismissal, so don't be surprised if the work ethic Gainey and Carbonneau are trying to instill in their team wears off.

What a shame it is that Mike Ribeiro would only listen to someone other than Claude Julien. And to think that fans helped pay his overly high salary regardless of his maturity and respect levels. This only makes Julien look worse, even though he doesn't merit much of the criticism that is creeping out about him.