With a 16-19-4 record heading into Tuesday nights game against the San Jose Sharks at the Bell Centre (7:30 p.m., TSN2, RDS, TSN Radio 690) you have to wonder how the Canadiens fortunes might have been different if they had hired Bowman as general manager back in 1978 instead of Irving Grundman, a Montreal businessman whose claim to fame before that wasbuilding the Laurentian Lanes bowling empire. Players will walk onto the ice in their jerseys and there will be a video tribute. Bowman moved into the NHL in 1967 when he joined the expansion St. Louis Blues as an assistant coach under General Manager/Head Coach Lynn Patrick. We brought in three or four of the top players from Toronto. Bowman said stability in his staff was important with longtime assistant coach Dave Lewis, who would succeed Bowman in 2002, and Barry Smith, who had coached with Bowman in Buffalo and Pittsburgh. His team lost in the first round of the playoffs in 1972 but won the Stanley Cup in 1973. He was probably about 37. Deadline decisions: What will Avs, Kraken and others do? His teams also made it to the Stanley Cup Finals a record 13 times and the semi-finals a record 16 times. I watch Tampa every home game and if Chicagos playing I tape that game and watch them. Bowman swapped Ray Sheppard, who had scored 52 goals two seasons prior, for Larionov near the start of the 1995-96 season and The Russian Five was formed. Bowman was hired in part because he is fluently bilingual in English and French. Most teams got one guy out of seven picks. Were looking forward to it, said Bowman, wholl be joined by a large family contingent that includes four children and four of his 11 grandchildren. We were trying to sign some of them and were with those guys [in Lake Placid], watching them play. He said, "It's amazing. We agreed to take him for a year and then if we didnt make it past the first year, we agreed wed buy him out, but we kept him for four years.. His son Stan named after the Stanley Cup, which his father won a record nine times as a coach, including the first five with the Canadiens is the Blackhawks vice-president and general manager. tap here to see other videos from our team, Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account and fewer ads, Get exclusive access to the National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on, Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists, Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists, Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword, Access articles from across Canada with one account, Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments, Get email updates from your favourite authors. Between them, they brought several elements speed, checking, penalty killing and toughness to form the Grind Line (Draper, Maltby with Kocur initially and then McCarty). Soon thereafter, he moved into a coaching job with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League (OHA), the Montreal Canadiens' junior farm team. The face-offs weren't their bag. He did his job defensively.. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. After another disappointing playoff exit against Toronto in Game 7 of the first round in 1993, owner Mike Ilitch decided to replace Bryan Murray as coach. He smiled when asked if his misses being behind an NHL bench. Bowman decided in February 2002 that he would retire at the end of the season and he went out as a winner as his Red Wings won the Stanley Cup by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4 games to 1. Jagr was one of the better players in the league. He wasn't a talkative guy, but he knew what he was going to do. ", Tarasov at the 1971 World Championships. He doesn't get many games where he can have an off-night. In the playoffs, the Penguins were upset in seven games in the Patrick Division finals by the New York Islanders coached by Al Arbour, a former Bowman player with the Blues. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. More than one move is a nothing deal, draft picks are by no means sure bets (he has studied this at-length), and Jean-Gabriel Pageau to the Islanders is significant. Weve had good regular seasons under Bryan Murray but unfortunately, we keep going out in the first round. He has watched first-hand as hockey has grown in Tampa. GK: So what was the magnitude of the miracle, in your estimation? SB: They must have thought that it was going to be easy. He was director of player development for the 1991 Penguins, Consultant with the 2008 Detroit Red Wings, and Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations for the 2010, 2013, and 2015 Chicago Blackhawks. I said, "Look, it's the same as we had before. But Yzerman altered his game to become a better two-way player and the Red Wings started seeing playoff success. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. The other defenseman will be wondering who's going to take him. He's got size and he's very athletic. I wonder how they get what they want to see?. An encyclopedia of world hockey past, present and future, hes the definition of having ones head in the gamenot to mention the fact that at 86 years old, hes well into his tenth season as Senior Advisor to the Chicago Blackhawks. Dave Lewis was excellent defensively, did a lot for our defense, working with Nick Lidstrom and the young defensemen that came along, and Barry was working on the power play, specialty teams. He was most recently the Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations for the Chicago Blackhawks, until stepping down in July 2022. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Buchnevich is day-to-day. Disclaimer: Reference to these media outlets or TV shows should not be construed to imply an endorsement or sponsorship of Spokeo or its products. Scotty Bowman is still sharp as a tack at 84 and looks at least 15 years younger than his age. Tarasov said, "If Lafleur is a lot like some of our players, he probably gets confused in his own zone." Bowmans son Stan, who was named after the Stanley Cup, is the Blackhawks general manager. Lidstroms greatness was apparent well before he won the first of his seven Norris Trophies as the leagues top defenseman in 2001. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. The following weekend, we were going to play them again in Montreal at The Forum. I noticed him, and a guy I always thought was one of the most talented players that ever came out of Russia[Valeri] Kamensky. Scotty Bowman NHL HOF Success X2 - March 17th, 2018 Sent LOR, SASE and CIC to: Mr. Scotty Bowman, OC 5760 Midnight Pass Rd. Kraken add some size, acquire D Jaycob Megna from San Jose. He stops play a lot, anything around the netIve never seen it. He was always a really smart player and a good competitor, Bowman said about Yzerman. Grundman won the Stanley Cup with Bowman behind the bench during his first season as GM before Bowman left Montreal to take the coach and general managers jobs with the Buffalo Sabres, saying he could no longer work with Grundman. Scotty Bowman, for one of the few times in the past half-century, is not affiliated with an NHL team. [15] On August 3, 2007, it was reported that Bowman was offered the position of President of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Caviar Diplomat will send a special envoy straight to your inbox. I only did it in the winter when I was down here. We're a iPhone, iPad, HTML5, and Android app platform that allows. One was really good, we drafted him at the eleventh picka defenseman named Mike Ramsey. 2023 Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. ", In 2012, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada "for his contributions to hockey as a coach and mentor". If they shot the puck, it was usually in an empty net. Basically the worst you're going to end up with is, instead of being five-on-five in your own end and having Lafleur as one of the five defenders, have them get out of the neutral zone and then you'll only have four-on-four. Gillian Kemmerer (GK): Can you describe your first encounter with Soviet hockey? I think it's a strategy because they've got two players on every line now that can take face-offs. He did it intentionally. Uncover William's photos, videos, and more , Personal details for William may include . He's much better than anybody else. From 1976 to 1979, Bowman won four consecutive Stanley Cups with a talented Canadiens squad that included Guy Lafleur, Steve Shutt, Larry Robinson and Ken Dryden. It's not the same as bringing up the player and grinding it out. He's very good on the rebound control, even shots that come in from a distance. SB: Not this year, but I know that he's improved a bit because he's determined. Two big defensemen. He seriously considered Mike Keenan, but senior vice president Jim Devellano suggested other options Al Arbor or Bowman. So, its not going to be long-term. Well, 2-3 years turned into nine and the rest is history.. Care to keep up with the negotiations? I used to talk to Slava [Fetisov], because he was always saying, "What can we do? You know what I mean? They had to decide because he had two years on his contract. His family fled the USSR for Canada, but he had a relationship with the Soviets and was in Russia all of the time. He orchestrated how they should do it. [Plante] stood on his head. Neither could Mario, neither could Jagr." Bowman said he didnt really talk with Dryden a lot when he was coaching him because he was busy with so much other stuff. We had maybe seven drills that practice, seven or eight. "The game has changed so much, you know? The guy would come in on the side, and you had to get the right positioning. In 1995, the Red Wings made it to the Stanley Cup Finals, their first finals appearance in 29 years, but were swept by the New Jersey Devils in four straight. Everybody accepted their role. He is now third, behind Adams and Mike Babcock. The Employer Identification Number (EIN) for Scotty Bowman Promotional Services, Inc. is 54-2146898. Bowman announced Tuesday he no longer works for the organization as of July 1, saying he. He coached Mario Lemieux and the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Cup title in 1992. Konstantinov was playing right wing for Russia on the National Team. We identified 527 records related to "William Bowman" in the state of Florida. I think it was 56. ?s logo, name or message are a useful, tangible means of increasing brand awareness, Katie-Dids has abysmal customer service and does not deliver on its advertised promise of "fast, professional service." Scotty Bowman, 82, has left the Chicago Blackhawks after what he called "a pretty uncomfortable year," announcing Tuesday he no longer works for the club as of July 1, saying it was time to move . For the 197980 season, he moved to the Buffalo Sabres as coach and general manager. William has resided with Suzanne in a single family house in Chicago, IL. 104D Sarasota, FL 34242 Received my card back signed and personalized and an additional signed and personalized photo card. We got beat by San Jose and Larionov singlehandedly was such a great player, Bowman said. He broke his leg, but he still was a very highly skilled player. They were killing penalties, playing in crucial defensive situations.. We encountered an issue signing you up. Bowman, who turns 89 in September, said he left the organization on good terms. [Hangs up - doesnt skip a beat.]. We had a really unique arena in Ottawa too. He said he had a lot of respect for me as coach; I had some for him as a businessman, but I have no respect for him as a hockey man and I couldnt continue in this way.. I think the biggest change is obviously the speed, he added. There would be a third goalie in the corner. When the Canadiens played the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night, Bowman was sitting in his regular seat in the second row of the press box. SB: He was such a great player. How to send your fan mail and autograph requests to Scotty Bowman? SB: Yes, its entitlement too. So [Tarasov] watched us practice and the interpreter came with him. Vinny Lecavaliers son plays on a team here now that he coaches. We had a lot of Hall of Fame players, but dont forget our Grind Line, Bowman said. We had a great team, you see. The kids are playing. SB: Correct. Even now if I see him, I'll say, Remember the first year, when you didn't cooperate much?" Bowman then joined the Montreal Canadiens as head coach. When we brought Scotty in, I told him this is probably a two- or three-year project, Devellano, who organized this weeks championship celebration, said. There are currently two active principals. A contract dispute the following season set back Vernon, enabling young Chris Osgood to win the starting job. Vladimir had a good shot and he was really aggressive. SB: That's a good comparison. It took three years. He's not closing the door on another job in the NHL but isn't looking for work immediately. He played for about a month against good teams, and his ice time went up to 20. William Scott Bowman, 89 Resides in Sarasota, FL Lived In East Lansing MI, Lansing MI, Chicago IL, Buffalo NY Related To Robert Bowman, Stanley Bowman, Suella Bowman, Suzanne Bowman, Lindsey Bowman Also known as W S Bowman, Scotty Glen Bowman, Scott B Bowman, Bowman Bowman, Bowman William Scott Includes Address (19) Phone (12) Email (6) See Results Counting his four titles as a member of a front office, including three with Chicago in 2010, '13 and '15, his 14 are second-most in league history behind Habs great Jean Beliveau's 17. When we started them, they scored some spectacular goals. The Hockey Inside/Out newsletter is your key to Habs history, reader stories, game recaps and more, The Hockey I/O newsletter is your key to Habs history and reader stories, Former Canadiens coach Scotty Bowman still going strong at 86, Brownstein: Montreal TV personality Don McGowan remembered as a consummate pro, Habs take care of business in third period to defeat San Jose Sharks, Stu Cowan: Eye test pivotal when Canadiens coach evaluates new players, 'Ticking time bomb' at Lakeshore ER decades in the making, About Last Night: Habs start western swing with win over Sharks. Its nice down here, Bowman said with a smile last Thursday night in the press box at Tampas Amalie Arena when asked how he doesnt age. "Scotty was clearly looking elsewhere. We played with the two defensemen down low and Sergei played up higher because he was a good skater, and so did Kozlov. Read more about cookies here. The Red Wings are asking fans to be in their seats by 6 on Thursday and noon on Saturday for the ceremonies. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. We got fortunate because Toronto was trying to get rid of money. Bowman coached many great Montreal Canadiens clubs in the 1970s, winning five Cups, including four in a row from 1976-79. I played him on defense, he took to it, and then when we got the injured guys back, I put him back up at center. Preferred listings, or those with featured website buttons, indicate YP advertisers who directly provide information about their businesses to help consumers make more informed buying decisions. He called the manager and said, "I never had a chance to play against the Russians. Buffalo had four of the players on the team that we had drafted, all college players at the time. They're so used to getting shots. Pageaus move to the New York Islanders. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Im not sure I like the collapsing down, he said about the defensive systems. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Sarasota, FL 34242: Registered Agent: Bowman William S: Filing Date: December 12, 2003: File Number: P03000154745: The Canadiens would make the playoffs over the next two seasons but lost in the first and third rounds, as the rival Philadelphia Flyers won the Stanley Cup. The presence or absence of records for any individual is not a guarantee of any kind. [Note: I recently read an article from 1997 that says the name George came from Curious George, a cartoon monkey that the players felt resembled Vladdy. It was a terrible part of our career, not to be able to celebrate the first Cup. Bowman's team won at least 45 games in each of his eight seasons. All rights reserved (About Us). GK: How might you compare him to last years number one, Jack Hughes? Scotty Bowman is a Canadian retired National Hockey League (NHL) head coach. He had a defenseman also from the former USSR, Sandis Ozoli[commonly anglicized as Sandis Ozolinsh]. Islanders sign Horvat to 8-year deal after trading for him. We were solid defensively, could protect leads, and with Steve Yzerman, Sergei Fedorov, Igor Larionov and Kris Draper, we were so strong down the middle. The greatest coach in hockey history is now a front office free agent. Most teams were afraid to pinch in because they might get breakaways. We located 6 sex offenders matching the name "William Bowman" in the US. One year, we were practicing the power playand I didnt play [the Russians] on the power play for some reason. He was a very good defenseman, and he was the youngest on the team. He's a very talented player. 104-D Sarasota, Fl 34242. He laughs about it because he knew what he was doing. He was a wonderful guy. His knee was not 100%. Listen, there was no room for Irving Grundmanand me on the same team, Bowman said at his farewell press conference in 1979. (941) 346-.css-1y2reja{color:transparent;position:relative;z-index:12;text-shadow:0.1rem 0.1rem 0.6rem #089FE4;}PWMK, aka Scotty Glen Bowman, Stanley Glen Bowman, Suella B Bowman, Bowman William Scott. He was captain and in those days with no (salary) cap wed bring in a lot of high-profile guys, some who were even captains on other teams. Coaching a Red Wings team that ended a 42-year championship drought in 1997 and then repeating the following season (he also won the Cup in 2002) was special. Jeff Brown and (Al) MacInnis and those guys. Scotty Bowman has left the Chicago Blackhawks after what the Hall of Famer said was a difficult year. He would go on to win Cups as the starter in 1998 and 2008. [Laughs] We didn't find out until later, and somehow we called him George. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Vernon had a good record against him.. Its big because (owner Jeffrey Vinik) has done a good job of building rinks, Bowman said. [2] Bowman won the Jack Adams Award in 1977 and 1996. They always wanted to pass it around. I ink it! They play soccer. Many of the Russian players that came over at that time, they didn't pay a lot of attention [to defense]. This business . Bowman was born on September 18, 1933, in Verdun, Quebec, Canada. We offer embroidered, screen and garment printed apparel, and thousands of promotional products to, From Business: Premiere Business Apps is making custom mobile apps affordable and simple for small businesses. He said that Vasilevskiy was the first guy on the ice as a kid. Bowman looks like he hasnt aged in about 20 years, which he attributes to living in Sarasota, Fla., and is still as sharp as a tack. Sometimes they would have more than two goalies. The Russians have had a lot of car accidents. TAMPA, Fla. One of the nicest things about covering a game from the press box at Amalie Arena is getting to talk hockey with former Canadiens coach . Lafleur and Shutt were amazing together. You were alone most of the time on the bench, Bowman said about having no assistant coaches back then. He doesn't know whether he should be covering the point or if he should be coming down., So he said, Ill tell you what Id like to see you try. The line changes, the players change so quick now they probably change twice as fast as in my day, so it's a different game, but it's still in my blood.". According to an apocryphal story, Bowman had difficulty in the maze-like tunnels of the San Jose Arena, eventually having to be rescued after getting lost and twice locking himself into rooms.[10]. He could skate backward like anybody else could skate forwardhe was such a powerful skater. GK: The Soviet Union had a different philosophy with regard to defense. They were wonderful people to work with, Bowman said. If he knew the guy was a shooter, he wouldn't give him any room. You're better off with four-on-four without him. Please try again, I follow the league from the games here, Bowman said before watching the Canadiens lose 3-1 to the Lightning. Apt. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Steve Yzerman, who was captain of the Red Wings when Bowman was there, is now general manager of the Lightning, who have the best record in the NHL this season. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland. The man who won a record nine Stanley Cups as a coach the first five with the Canadiens is 86 now and continues to work as a senior adviser for hockey operations with the Chicago Blackhawks. I was always leery that the other teams might figure them out. He was so good defensively, but he was also a threat. It was hard to play on, so we would beat teams because that was our home rink. GK: With Tretiak at the helm of the Russian Hockey Federation, its no coincidence that more goalie talent is coming out of Russia. Bowman has also seen many changes to the game at the NHL level since retiring after winning the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings in 2002. SB: I talked to Igor Larionov occasionally after the [World Juniors] Tournament. They were one of the first teams, and I got to know them. Instead, he is punctuating Russian memories with real-time commentary on the NHLs latest trades. Georgie. He was a remarkable goalie to keep his focus. He then become the color commentator for the CBC's Hockey Night in Canada usually alongside Don Wittman. SB: That was either '64 or '65. He didnt have to talk me into it, but he said we dont have to rush. I didnt want to write a book because I always thought it took a long time, Bowman said. What Vasilevskiy does so well is that he doesn't give rebounds. SB: In that tournament, they took him in and outand then he wasn't as good as he had been before. There are 2 companies that go by the name of Scotty Bowman Promotional Services, Inc. in Sarasota FL and Williamsville NY. Bowman later appeared in an interview on Hockey Night in Canada on January 12, 2008, confirming that he was very close to taking the job only to be turned away by Richard Peddie, CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. Of course the second year, Vladdy got his injury. You think it! They got to the end zone, they're moving the puck around, and all of a sudden I think they should be shooting and they don't shootso I blew the whistle. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. They always passed it laterally back. Things didnt work out so well for Bowman as GM/coach in Buffalo, but he won a Stanley Cup in his first season as coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1992 and then added three more as coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). We brought in a lot of players, and they integrated, Bowman said. Midway through the following season, Bowman signed Kocur out of a local beer league. If they shot at the wrong time, I would blow the whistle. If we needed a tough guy, he could turn into a tough guy. I think he must have told them, "Let's not take any foolish shots." He's fast, he's got good vision, he's got good hands, but he hasn't built his body. I forget his name. We had just drafted him in August, and he played as a freshman at the University of Minnesota. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Though the Canadiens were the defending champions, Al MacNeil had been fired as head coach due to accusations of favoritism toward the team's anglophone players. Results for this person or the person you are looking for are not guaranteed to appear in search results. The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox. It's not easy for a goalieyoure a big guy and not getting a lot of work, then all of a sudden you've got to make a spectacular save. There was no stone unturned by any of us, Bowman said. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Under Bowman, the Penguins repeated as Stanley Cup champions in a season dedicated to Johnson. He didnt have to talk me into it, but he said we dont have to rush. Photo credit: Montreal Canadiens. William Scott Bowman, Age 89 aka Scotty Glen Bowman, Stanley Glen Bowman, Suella B Bowman, Bowman William Scott Current Address: HRSX Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL Past Addresses: Sarasota FL, East Lansing MI +16 more Phone Number: (941) 346- WWEV +11 phones Email Address: c DGNZ @comcast.net +5 emails UNLOCK PROFILE Phone & Email (18) Bowman assumed General Manager duties after Patrick gave up that job in the summer of 1968. "It was a pretty uncomfortable year because of Stan's thing, getting let go, and I stayed on for the year and tried to keep going as much as I could, which I think I did," Bowman told The Associated Press in a phone interview. After his two seasons as head coach in Pittsburgh, he was offered a long-term deal by the club. I havent seen a lot of Montreal I only saw one game at the beginning of the season (before Thursday night)., Just had a nice press-box chat with former #Habs coach Scotty Bowman, who is looking great at age 84. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame 31 years ago, Bowman won the Stanley Cup a record nine times as a coach, leading the Montreal Canadiens to the championship in 1973, '76, '77, '78 and '79, the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1992 and the Detroit Red Wings in 1997, '98 and 2002. This agent address is 5760 Midnight Pass Rd. [18] The Blackhawks' Stanley Cup victory in 2010 gave Bowman his 12th Stanley Cup including coaching and team management, and the Blackhawks' 2013, and 2015 Stanley Cup victories were Bowman's 13th and 14th respectively. GK: Slava Fetisov and Sergei Fedorov have both lamented the fact that kids dont grow up playing in their backyards anymore. There was no straightaway in the backit was more like an egg shape. We can drift back to memory lane for a time, but Bowman is not the kind of eighty-something with waterfront property on a bygone era. GK: I have to bring up Vladislav Tretiak, who you coached against in his prime! 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Now, we were all under 20 and they were in their mid-20s and higher. GK: Speaking of USA Hockeythis week was the 40th anniversary of the Miracle On Ice at Lake Placid. The import goalie restrictions, Tretiak attending the camps himself. We had the best players from the province of Quebec, mostly all Quebecersa very good team. I think he's bigger though than Hughes. Just keep doing what you're going to do. I don't know how many he got [as a defenseman], but he was a good player. The NHL Network leads with J.G. In our day, you had to cover the defencemen because they were closer. SB: I'm not that sure now. We didnt play them all the time together, didnt want anybody to figure them out. I was young. If he knew the guy might deke or make plays, he would back up. He would've been making the All-Star Game as a defenseman. The following season, as head coach, Bowmans's team won the 1958 Memorial Cup[4]. In the 1997 playoffs, Bowman led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 42 years by sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers 40. Now, theyre farther out. He was more ahead of most people because he was an innovator. I looked at all 30 teams six years ago, so the players are now about 23-24. If you live in USA. We weren't used to that. Sometimes in the summer, theyll ask me about a player I saw during the season. Did you have any difficulties incorporating the Detroit Russian Five when they were stationed on North American-dominant lines? He broke his own record again in the 19951996 season, with 62 wins. The Red Wings landed Fedorov and Konstantinov in their epic 1989 draft and Slava Kozlov a year later. The interpreter for the Russian team was a big, tall man. They were not shooting the puck, and then I made them shoot it. The RussiansI imagine I saw them play in North America for the first time in November 1956 or 57. Bowman's son Stan stepped down as general manager in October after an independent investigation into the team's mishandling of sexual assault allegations in 2010 revealed he knew about the situation. The last year that we got into the playoffs, Yzerman was starting to get injured a bit. 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