The Boston Bruins have played good hockey so far in 2016-17, yet the club’s results haven’t been where they should be. Following Friday’s 1-0 defeat to the Chicago Blackhawks, the B’s record dropped to 23-20-6, tumbling almost out of playoff position after three straight losses.
Claude Julien admitted despite recent turbulence he’s not worried about his job, telling CSNNE he’s going to attempt to fix things and control what he can.
“Am I worried about my job? No, I’m not. Because it’s not my job to worry about it. My job is to fix things, and my job is to coach this team and do everything I can. If I become one of the reasons that we’re not doing well, then management has to make that decision.
“It’s not my decision to make. I’m not quitting on this team. I’m not quitting on anybody. I’m not quitting on management. I’m ready and willing to go through the hard times, and I said that at the end of last year. If it’s deemed my fault, then I shouldn’t be here, and that’s all I can say.”
Julien is in some trouble, but it’s not really his fault. Boston’s been playing well and they’ve just been snakebitten with the league’s second-worst shooting percentage at even strength. The Bruins have posted the league’s best Corsi. It’s tough times now, but if the Bruins continue doing what their doing, their luck should change.
[CSNE]
