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Old 01-22-2023, 03:32 PM   #761
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Apparently Vancouver was going to lead the way on inclusive and diverse hiring, more female representation and less traditional "hockey guy" stuff.

So while I agree with you it's not pitchfork worthy, they made the effort to be that team and now will be at a higher level of scrutiny for these things.
Good point.

If they are going to talk about being leaders in that area, then they need to actually show it. Of course the team lost all credibility and benefit of the doubt with the Boudreau debacle. Typical bluewashing nonsense.

I guess I am just becoming numb to the constant stream of blunders and missteps, this is just a blip on the radar.
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Old 01-22-2023, 03:50 PM   #762
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The only thing I can think of, again, is that the Canucks knew exactly what they were doing.

They know their media.

They did this on purpose.

The Canucks made Boudreau's life hell hoping he would quit so they wouldnt have to pay out his contract.

Which is insane.

For a whole host of reasons.

First of all, this isnt Boudreau's first rodeo, he knows the score. He's not going to quit.

He isnt going to do anything crazy or stupid because he either wants the rest of his money or another job.

So if this was the Canucks' plan, which by all accounts it certainly appears to have been...it is 'window licking stupid.'
I’ve seen that strategy in other industries. Petty would be the best way to describe it.
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Old 01-22-2023, 04:06 PM   #763
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I remember watching an After Hours interview with Rutherford when the canucks were going through their long losing streak at the start of the season. I remembered him being overly harsh and mentioning that he thought their training camp wasn’t run well.

I think he’s had it in for Boudreau for a while.

Brutal way to treat a highly respected guy. Hopefully they get a lot of blowback.
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Old 01-22-2023, 04:24 PM   #764
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Can someone please explain all the Boudreau drama like I'm 5?

I get that Rutherford doesn't like him yet couldn't fire him after the success last season but how does it get to this? If he's not your guy then the early struggles are enough reason to fire him then. Now they are tanking so why not just let Boudreau ride out his contract? Was there any plan here?
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Old 01-22-2023, 04:49 PM   #765
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Good grief hopefully this team doesn't manage to topple their way down the standings and earn a legit shot at Bedard.

Having McDaid ruined for me by him being an oiler was bad enough.

EDIT: Jesus, they are already sitting in 6th last and only 9 points from being dead last. EFF me
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Good grief hopefully this team doesn't manage to topple their way down the standings and earn a legit shot at Bedard.

Having McDaid ruined for me by him being an oiler was bad enough.

EDIT: Jesus, they are already sitting in 6th last and only 9 points from being dead last. EFF me
And the thing is, despite the Canucks being genuinely bad to the point of 'sucking out loud,' you saw that they were playing hard for Boudreau.

Obviously Management and Ownership saw this and remarked to themselves:

"Well...we cant have that!"
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And the thing is, despite the Canucks being genuinely bad to the point of 'sucking out loud,' you saw that they were playing hard for Boudreau.

Obviously Management and Ownership saw this and remarked to themselves:

"Well...we cant have that!"
You might actually be right.

But I sensed an unusual hatred from Rutherford towards Boudreau in the after hours interview earlier in the season. I still remember it because it seemed so weird.

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Seeing him crying on the bench while acknowledging the fans was really heart breaking. Nobody should be treated that crappy.
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Old 01-22-2023, 06:37 PM   #769
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Obviously Boudreau wasn’t Rutherford’s cup of tea.
These last few days, handled poorly for sure by the Canucks, may have actually helped BB in getting another role.
GMs and coaches and organizations and coaches don’t get along all the time, and those behind the scenes, know all of the drama. Difference here is the drama wasn’t behind the scenes.

With this situation and his interviews being brought forward a few days ago to the masses, and BB doing those 3 or 4 interviews he wouldn’t have to do (he would’ve been let go long before with most organizations) he’s gained more sympathy to the public and other organizations.

I think part of his emotion so publicly is certainly because he thinks it’s his last NHL job (and the surprise how the fans serenaded him)…again, this drama and his grace through it, may have earned him another redemption shot somewhere…where if he just got dumped 3 weeks ago, he wouldn’t have had that goodwill he’s gained.
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Vancouver is No Good IV: "It wasn't us."
Vancouver is No Good IV and "The Speculation that Drove this".
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the Canuckleheads have sure gone thru a lot of coaches over the past few years.


the new staff certainly is full of all-star former players; however, Tocchet's historical record would not fire me up.
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Old 01-23-2023, 06:37 AM   #772
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Just throwing money away.

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These clowns are still trying to make the playoffs.

Can't wait for the new coach bump to put them well clear of Bedard. I really don't need Bedard and Mcdavid going to our biggest rivals.
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Old 01-23-2023, 11:07 AM   #774
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From 32 thoughts today, Friedman "got a call from someone in Vancouver" and they said that this was his fault. None of it would have happened if he hadn't reported it.

Whether it's Rutherford, Aquilini or a sympathizer (of which there are little) who called, it speaks volumes that they still don't understand. If he didn't report, then someone else would have. Regardless, they should have acted. But to go and blame a reporter is outrageous and shows the level of denial.
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Just classic ...

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Vancouver is No Good IV: "One bite at a time".
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Two of our last 3 coaches were involved in an illegal gambling ring
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Aquilini is gonna find something to cut to cover Boudreau's salary

We have easily bottom 5 ownership, possibly the worst

In an nhl sense, as a person with the allegations against him hes easily the worst
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