Robert Michael gainey Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Robert Michael "Le Capitaine" Gainey (born December 13, 1953 in Peterborough, Ontario) is the former executive vice president and general manager of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is currently a team consultant for the Dallas Stars. He is also a former professional ice hockey player who played for the Canadiens from 1973 until 1989. After retiring from active play, he became a hockey coach and later an executive with the NHL Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars organization before returning to Montreal as general manager from 2003 to 2010. Gainey was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.
Replaced the fired Guy Carbonneau as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. [March 2009]
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Father of Anna, Colleen, Laura, and Steve.
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General manager of the Montreal Canadiens (June 2, 2003) and head coach (January 14, 2006)
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Son Steve Gainey (born 1979) played left wing for the Dallas Stars (2000-2002).
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Played left wing for the Montreal Canadians (1973-1989). Conn Smythe Trophy (1979). Frank J. Selke Trophy (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981). Became captain of the Canadians in 1981.
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Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.
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Head coach of the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars (1990-1996). General manager of the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars (1992-2002). The franchise won its first Stanley Cup in 1999.