Free Press interviews Scotty Bowman
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press interviewed former head coach and current team consultant Scotty Bowman about his life after coaching. I still find it hard to believe that Bowman is 73 years old and still continues to work as much as he does.
Q: Earlier this summer, the Maple Leafs approached you about working for them. What did they offer you?
A: It was a consultant job. They really didn’t define it — I didn’t get into a lot. They asked for permission — they didn’t need it, but the Wings granted it. I think they’re just trying to solidify their hockey department. I think they’re talking to John Muckler and Harry Sinden, but I don’t know if those guys are interested; they’re pretty active guys. They already have a manager. It’s hard to predict how things mesh. It’s hard to bring somebody in part way through. I only had one small interview, and I decided I’m pretty set in my ways.
Q: Will there come a time when you pull back entirely from working?
A: (laughs) I don’t know. I like the game. I don’t really consider it work. I like to be hooked up with the team, go to camp, the draft, the trade deadline — all those functions, I enjoy those kinds of things. I like to hang around.
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