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Video Recording |
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Larry Robinson Interview |
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Larry Robinson interview, 11 November 2006. Digitized MP4 from Sony 40 Advanced ME DVCAM. Two videos with a total viewing time of 00:59:52. 1 of 2; 00:29Introduction to Hall 00:48Childhood: played many sports, went to a compete sport cam, involved in track & field, football, basketball, hockey; didn't play organized hockey until age 8 01:32Idols: Bobby Hull, was a Chicago fan, wore the logo in Junior hockey; as a player the guy he admired the most and look up to was Jean Beliveau 02:22Take the game seriously: never took it seriously, that is what has allowed him to be in the game as long as he has; sees it as just a sport even now as a coach and a consultant; in his last year of Juniors he was married, decided to see if he could make it 03:40On being scouted: was first scouted by the LA Kings, Claude Rouelle had been watching him and he was drafted by Montreal 04:19On being drafted by Montreal: disappointed because if he had gone to LA he may have made it since they didn't have as many defensemen as Montreal had; after training camp and his first year in Halifax he felt he had gone to the right place 06:28On the Voyageurs: he was described as a tall, lanky farm boy who doesn't always use his size enough to his advantage, his coach told him to toughen it up or there was not a spot for him, went into the next game, involved in 3 fights and he career took off 06:24On moving up to Montreal: there had been some injuries to the players, he got the call, had advice to get himself in the game so he hit the first person he ran into, it was Bob Neven who was one of the most decent guys to ever play the game 07:39Played there for 2 ½ weeks before being told he would be staying, got to play a lot, got into the playoffs 08:38Point where he said "I can play with these guys": his second year as a pro he felt he could play in the League 10:04On playing against Philadelphia: hockey is a physical game, requires speed on the ice, hitting like in football, hand-eye coordination like in golf, not an easy game to start with, because of high emotion on the ice fights are going to happen, then the rules did not include the 3rd man in or everyone staying on the bench; had great rivalries, nothing to have lots of fights, to him it was nothing new, had seen it coming up through the minors, intimidation was part of the game 13:03The win in 1976: best year, the League was looking to them to turn the game around, they were not intimidated by Philadelphia, they were exciting games 14:08On Scotty Bowman: a lot of people didn't like him because they didn't understand him, including himself; he fully understands him now that he is a coach; there isn't anyone even today that can handle the bench and the players and who to put on the ice and who to motivate better than Scotty Bowman; always wanted to keep you on the edge; the best at playing head games with the guys 16:05On playing for Bowman: No different than his own philosophy as a coach - Your best coaching is done during the practices, once the game starts the only coaching is who to put out on the ice in a certain situation; games are won or lost by the players 17:16On Montreal players becoming coaches or GMs: more coincidental, they stayed in hockey because it was all they had or ever knew, a close knit group, they knew the game because they were involved in it so long 18:27Consistency in winning: once you had that feeling of what it was like to win a championship, especially one that is difficult to win, more relief when you win at the end because it was so arduous but the euphoria is indescribable 19:48On moving to LA: he had been trying to decide if he wanted to continue playing, they offered a 3-year guaranteed contract, Montreal would not match the offer 21:30On Gretzky: he got to play with Guy Lafleur who he considers to be one of the greatest players to ever play the game; given the choice of the 2 players he would pick Lafleur because of what he could do on the ice 22:42On the Canada Cup vs. the Stanley Cup: the 1984 Canada Cup allowed him to finish his career in LA, had a good time 25:37On the transition to coach: he had retired when he got the call about being an assistant coach, hadn't thought about it before, learned a lot from Jacques Lamaire 27:19How do you become a good coach: great players make great coaches, have to be stern, fair, have to be a father, brother, teaches, it encompasses everything, you are the difference between them enjoying hockey, being a good player or a great player, most difficult time was the playoffs - as a coach it was never over 29:27On taking over as coach: an easy transition, players needed a new voice, easy because had been kept part of every practice and game, coordinated what Jacques & Robbie had done, key to the playoffs was to get on roll, key is timing, what to say and when to say it 31:30On the Stanley Cup: feel more part of the win as a player but feel more pride as a coach 32:58On resigning from New Jersey: emotionally drained, had been ill, run down physically, didn't like the rule changes, plus other factors, health and family more important so he resigned; now a consultant, the pressure is gone, enjoys working with kids on the ice 36:14Is there any player that reminds you of yourself: doesn't look at it that way, wants to be his own person, tries to help the players rather than make them like him more analytical style 37:01Had #19 because it was available 37:46On becoming involved in polo: bought a farm in the country & bought a horse, was asked to play polo, calls it hockey on horseback, plays are similar, had to learn how to manage the horse, took lessons and clinics, has evolved into a great passion and hobby for him 2 of 2; 00:01Continues talking about polo 00:57Plays back position, 4 players per team, describes the positions, game and strategy 03:30Life lesson: not just have to rely on yourself but working together, know you can accomplish anything through hard work and dedication; in life there are a lot of ups and downs and if you don't let yourself get too high during the good times or too low during the bad times, it makes life a lot easier 04:10On winning/losing: a lot of losing is not good for moral, learn from both, don't get too high or too low, can learn from losses, if get negative step away from it or look at other teams, everybody has good points and bad points, just how you handle them 05:22On playing sport: biggest our mistake our society puts on people because so much emphasis on winning rather than competing or just being there; not always the best players at a young age who are the best players at an older age, everyone develops differently, have to learn to compete, to get along and to work with other people, that's the true value of sports; individuals get accolades but good teams get championships 06:40On being inducted in CSHoF: never thought of himself in terms of what he has done or accomplished; honoured to be in the Hall |
Date |
2006/11/11 |
People |
Robinson, Larry Hull, Bobby Gretzky, Wayne Bowman, Scotty |
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Larry Robinson Ice Hockey Interview NHL National Hockey League Montreal Canadiens Los Angeles Kings Coach |