Despite his Cup triumph, Al MacNeil was removed as coach after just one season amidst conflicts with several players, including Henri Richard, who described MacNeil as being "incompetent" during the playoffs.
Al MacNeil was removed as coach after just one season amidst conflicts with several players. This was including Henri Richard. This was despite his Cup triumph. Henri Richard described MacNeil as. Henri Richard was being "incompetent" during the playoffs.