hockeyville88 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 From the Canucks twitter account: Media Release: Mike Gillis agrees to contract extension with #Canucks Sports & Entertainment. Jim Jamieson #Canucks GM Mike Gillis agrees to a contract extension. No surprise. Conference call at 4:15 p.m. Vancouver, B.C. – Canucks Sports & Entertainment announced today that President & General Manager Mike Gillis has agreed to terms on a contract extension. “This is a significant announcement for our hockey club,” said Francesco Aquilini, Chairman, Canucks Sports & Entertainment. “These past four years have been the most successful in Canucks history. Mike and his management team have done an excellent job to position us for long term success on and off of the ice. We believe Mike’s presence in this organization is important to the long term success of this hockey club and we are confident that we will continue to compete at the highest level under his leadership.” “I am very pleased to be signing this extension to remain the President & General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks,” said Gillis. “I am proud of the work our entire organization has done these past four years and look forward to continuing to build on our success. We are driven every day to try and win the Stanley Cup and will continue to focus on being a strong organization both on and off of the ice.” Mike Gillis is the 10th General Manager in the history of the Vancouver Canucks and is completing his fourth season in the club’s front office. As President & General Manager, Gillis has led the Canucks to Northwest Division titles every season since joining the organization and to two Presidents’ Trophies. He also set a franchise record with 117 points in the regular season, and winning the Clarence Campbell Bowl as the Western Conference playoff champions in 2010.11. He received the General Manager of the Year Award at the 2011 NHL Awards. Gillis is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Canucks Sports & Entertainment working in partnership with Chief Operating Officer, Victor de Bonis. He provides strategic leadership to the Hockey Operations Department, overseeing the Canucks top minor league affiliates, negotiating player contracts and executing viable, long-term strategies for player growth and development. Over the past four seasons Gillis has secured core players on the Canucks roster to long-term deals through the 2012.13 season including Kevin Bieksa, Chris Higgins, Dan Hamhuis, Manny Malhotra, Ryan Kesler, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Roberto Luongo, Alex Burrows and Alex Edler. Gillis was selected fifth overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft and played 246 games, recording 76 points (33-43-76) with Colorado and Boston before retiring due to injury. A native of Kingston, Ontario, Gillis earned a law degree from Queen’s University, where he later served as a professor of sports law. Prior to joining the Canucks, Gillis enjoyed a successful 15-year career as a NHL player representative. http://canucks.nhl.c...s.htm?id=630937 So the meeting with Aquilini went well then Good move IMO. He's a good GM. Thinks outside the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InSoM- Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinogator Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 As expected. Thanks for the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sedin's 6th Sense Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Would've stopped following the team if they never lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Carell Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Awesome. Now let's see what happens with AV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 How many years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Phaneuf Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Why not wait until the 2012/13 season is over? Make him work for that extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Now for the news on AV, hopefully it's the opposite result from this piece of news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 No surprise, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 nice next is AV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhillonCanuck Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Now for the news on AV, hopefully it's the opposite result from this piece of news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Horvat Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I suspect AV won't be getting an extension, however they will see this final season through and determine his fate at the end of the 2012/2013 year. I would be very surprised if AV is let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 John Shannon @JSportsnet Mike Gillis signs new contract with Canucks. Have to assume that's good news for Vigneault and the coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancanfan Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I am happy with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vanderhoek Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Now for the news on AV, hopefully it's the opposite result from this piece of news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkin'2929 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Perfect! and, thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Great Move, the future is bright with Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Why ? Has there been a better coach in Canuck's history ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc44 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I think its perty safe to say AV will be getting his contract extended unless the owners told Gillis not too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlsson`s Flo Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Good. Now onto next item on the agenda: AV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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