[News] Mike Gillis fired. Linden named President. of Hockey Ops - Page 26 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Zulu29 · 04-09-2014, 10:39 AM

Linden is probably the only person affiliated with the Canucks organization past or present that I actually like. Too bad he didn't cut ties with that no good team. Best case scenario is he gets a giant contract and pulls chute after a season after realizing the Canucks are doomed to hockey purgatory and takes a bunch of Aquilini money with him. Oh and makes a bunch of "rookie mistakes" to hamstring that team for the foreseeable future.

squiggs96 · 04-09-2014, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Yzerman19

So the whole thing was pulled out of Dreger's butt?

You were saying?

Galakanokis · 04-09-2014, 10:39 AM

I think this puts the Canucks organization in a very tough spot. In the short term this is a good move as I'm sure it will appease the fan base somewhat. But what happens if the club continues to fall and he makes or OKs a few bad moves? Now you're forced to oust the Golden Boy. Potential for some big backlash there.

Good move splitting the Pres/GM duties though. Too much work now with the cap and all the extra scouting that goes on.

YogiBerra · 04-09-2014, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moon

I imagine he could/would deligate some of those responsibilities to the GM once he has someone in place.

Fair enough hopefully this means they won't be looking at all the same gm candidates as us. We seem to be looking for an up and comer who could use some tutelage they could use someone with a lot more experience.

Zulu29 · 04-09-2014, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

I'm looking forward to seeing what Linden can do. Maybe he will bring some fresh perspective to the organization.

Impossible. Failure is ingrained in them. I wish nothing but failure and irrelevance to the Vancouver Canucks.

squiggs96 · 04-09-2014, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blaster86

I am very conflicted right now.

On one hand, players moving into managerial positions has had some success recently. On the other hand, most of them were eased into roles. But Linden had spent time as an NHLPA executive, which he hopefully learned a lot from (both his mistakes, like gifting Saskin his contract and his successes, like being a driving force behind ending the lock-out). But that was ten years ago now, and what has he done since then? Hock glasses and do voice over cameos for some kid shows.

Team needs an experienced GM or Assistant GM coming in as our GM to balance this and help guide Linden.

The biggest thing Linden has over many ex-players, is business experience. He has done work in the real estate development industry, and I'm sure several others. Obviously that doesn't translate exactly to hockey, but I think he'll be able to blend hockey sense with business sense.

EYE_Overstand · 04-09-2014, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squiggs96

The biggest thing Linden has over many ex-players, is business experience. He has done work in the real estate development industry, and I'm sure several others. Obviously that doesn't translate exactly to hockey, but I think he'll be able to blend hockey sense with business sense.

thats like saying Mike Vernon would make a good president of Hockey Opps because of his business experience

calgarygeologist · 04-09-2014, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zulu29

Linden is probably the only person affiliated with the Canucks organization past or present that I actually like.

No love for Bure?

Zulu29 · 04-09-2014, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

No love for Bure?

None.

topfiverecords · 04-09-2014, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Marc Crawford on the TEAM 1040 a few minutes ago:

"Outside of Toronto, Vancouver is the best hockey market in the world."

For all the Feaster bashing in this thread, there was one major point missed. If Feaster wasn't GM our head coach would be Crawford not Hartley.

Blaster86 · 04-09-2014, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squiggs96

The biggest thing Linden has over many ex-players, is business experience. He has done work in the real estate development industry, and I'm sure several others. Obviously that doesn't translate exactly to hockey, but I think he'll be able to blend hockey sense with business sense.

I am not of the mind that it is a move that will ultimately fail, but I think they need to make a smart choice with who they turn to be GM. As in, don't grab another former player (or player-agent) with no experience. Get someone who has at least been working as an assistant for some time.

Zulu29 · 04-09-2014, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blaster86

I am not of the mind that it is a move that will ultimately fail, but I think they need to make a smart choice with who they turn to be GM. As in, don't grab another former player (or player-agent) with no experience. Get someone who has at least been working as an assistant for some time.

Is Odjick looking for work?

freakinsaprikin · 04-09-2014, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EYE_Overstand

thats like saying Mike Vernon would make a good president of Hockey Opps because of his business experience

Maybe he would?

Also John Davidson didn't have any front office experience before being named president of the Blues, he did a pretty good job.

moon · 04-09-2014, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

For all the Feaster bashing in this thread, there was one major point missed. If Feaster wasn't GM our head coach would be Crawford not Hartley.

I may have missed this but what is that based on?

sureLoss · 04-09-2014, 11:21 AM

RT @DarrenDreger: Told the Canucks did not speak with Bob Nicholson. His name will surface in NHL based on experience and availability. Rest is his priority.

19Yzerman19 · 04-09-2014, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squiggs96

You were saying?

Apparently the correct answer was "Linden was lying".

Kjesse · 04-09-2014, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Yzerman19

Apparently the correct answer was "Linden was lying".

Linden's words were careful: "The Canucks owners have not approached me" or something to that effect. Probably true. The owners had someone acting on their behalf.

Mayer · 04-09-2014, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blaster86

I am not of the mind that it is a move that will ultimately fail, but I think they need to make a smart choice with who they turn to be GM. As in, don't grab another former player (or player-agent) with no experience. Get someone who has at least been working as an assistant for some time.

Agreed. I would love to see Jim Benning.

mikephoen · 04-09-2014, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delgar

Linden's words were careful: "The Canucks owners have not approached me" or something to that effect. Probably true. The owners had someone acting on their behalf.

Well he seems to have learned how to use a technicality to tell an outright lie, so he has picked up some GM qualifications it seems.

d_phaneuf · 04-09-2014, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayer

Agreed. I would love to see Jim Benning.

Benning, Fenton, Futa are my hopeful 3 top candidates