The Moustache Speaks

Rookie head coach Paul MacLean made the media rounds today, showing up all over the city on different radio shows and tv programs. Sens TV caught up to him at major's hill park this afternoon and the stache speaks on the upcoming season. I must say I'm really looking forward to the style of play he's looking to implement.

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More Moustachio

Sens PA announcer Stuntman Stu is the latest to get into the moustache fun with new Sens boss Paul MacLean. Looks like the stache will be a fan favorite. I can see everyone wearing one for opening night to welcome to the new head honcho to Ottawa.

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Bienvenue

A funny welcome to Ottawa for Paul MacLean and his soon to be iconic moustache - via the Red Scarf Union.

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Meet Coach MacLean

Paul MacLean at his introductory press conference

So the new coach is set and pretty much everyone is on board with the hire so far, including myself. The press conference is over and he said all the right things, so now let's find out 18 things that you likely didn't know about the new skipper. Sens Army meet Paul MacLean.

Here are some fun facts about the new boss:

• He is 53 years old
• He was born at a RCAF Station in Grostenquin, France
• Played for Team Canada at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY
• Has a Stanley Cup ring after winning as an assistant coach in Detroit in 2008
• He was drafted 108th overall in the 1978 NHL Draft by the St Louis Blues
• He only played 1 game for St Louis before being traded to Winnipeg
• In addition to playing for the Blues and Jets, he played 1 season in Detroit
• He had 30+ goals in 8 of his 10 NHL seasons
• He wound up back in St Louis for his final 2 years as a player
• He won a UHL Championship as a coach with Quad City in 2000-01
• During that UHL Champion run his team went an insane 55-12-0-7 for a .791 winning percentage
• He played for the Hull Olympiques for a year, registering 38 goals & 33 assists for 71 pts in 66 games
• He has 968 career NHL penalty minutes
• He was the last player picked in the QMJHL entry draft
• His son plays pro hockey in Scotland & another son is a scout for the Phoenix Coyotes
• The Red Wings won 5 division titles during his time there, as well as 2 Stanley Cup Finals
• He is the first Frenchmen to have his name on the Stanley Cup
• He played in 719 career NHL games, with an impressive 324 goals & 349 assists - good for 673 career NHL points

Thoughts on his career so far and the hire?

MacLean Introduction Video

Sure it's only been a few hours since Paul MacLean has been on the clock technically, but I have to admit, I do love his attitude and the way he carries himself. He definitely seems to be very confident and sure of himself, and has good idea of what he wants to do. He certainly talks the talk, and his past resume would indicate that he will be able to walk the walk, which is important. He also seems to have a clear vision of what he wants to get done and that mustache, I mean what else can you say. It's a beauty!

Your thoughts on the first impression of the new skipper?

Is This Our New Head Coach?

Paul MacLean lifting the Stanley Cup with Detroit

According to Don Brennan, yes! He believes that Detroit assistant Paul MacLean will be the new head coach of the Ottawa Senators and I've heard the announcement of a new coach, whoever it may be, may come as early as Monday. Like the article says, I've also heard the top 3 candidates are MacTavish, MacLean and Kleinendorst.

Speaking of the article, could Brennan go any more out of his way to say this is happening without saying it's for sure happening? It's basically allowing him to gloat if it does happen and say hey I never said it was a done deal if it doesn't. Is this really what passes for content at major newspapers? Make a definitive opinion and stand by it.

Do you Brennan is right? And who would you like to see as the next Sens head coach?