elvis15 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Hey at least he gives a 'personal' touch to the fans. I'm not aware of other GM's that do that (maybe they do just not reported?). Anyways, I think the fans need to lay off the entire team and just cheer on them. It is much harder to trade players than we anticipate. A lot of fans have been saying that we should just Luongo for draft picks...well that is impossible. You have to trade a salary for another salary unless the team you are trading is incredibly low in the cap. Hope he fulfills his plans and we have a shake up, it's definitely needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bob Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Stopped reading after MG blames the shortened season... Enough with the excuses! We want results! Are the 14 teams that didn't make the post season, and 7 other teams eliminated in round 1 blaming the short season ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 to be honest,he won't be able to build the team he wants over the summer. He can start by adding pieces but it won't happen right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Did you miss this part?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooBie604 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Some of you just can't seem to be happy about anything can you? I think it's a nice personal touch to season ticket holders. I hope there are changes coming to the organization but I'm not filled with blind hatred that when someone does something thoughtful I have to find a reason to hate on them still. There are already enough forums of hatred on CDC for that. If we find a better GM I'm all for it but will we start bashing the next GM if Gaunce, Schroeder, Jensen and Kassian hit their stride as NHL players saying it was Gillis who built the team so the current GM doesn't deserve any credit? I don't find that argument very valid because you can make that same argument for almost every GM around the league. EDIT: I don't care if he blames unicorns and dragons for the poor season as long as he looks to the future and makes the right changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 He's telling us that division titles are not good enough. He's saying it as it is. You stupid Canuck fans are ripping him whatever he does now. Picking on everything thing he does. He will cure cancer losers like you will still find things to say about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 The week leading up to it is absolutely vital to allow the Canucks to be active for FA on July 1st. If the heavy lifting isn't done by then the team will be hamstrung and will be in a very poor negotiating position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Some of you just can't seem to be happy about anything can you? I think it's a nice personal touch to season ticket holders. I hope there are changes coming to the organization but I'm not filled with blind hatred that when someone does something thoughtful I have to find a reason to hate on them still. There are already enough forums of hatred on CDC for that. If we find a better GM I'm all for it but will we start bashing the next GM if Gaunce, Schroeder, Jensen and Kassian hit their stride as NHL players saying it was Gillis who built the team so the current GM doesn't deserve any credit? I don't find that argument very valid because you can make that same argument for almost every GM around the league. EDIT: I don't care if he blames unicorns and dragons for the poor season as long as he looks to the future and makes the right changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Do you know the buyout deadline date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlaBAM Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 He sent one to fans that receive the weekly emails too that is similar to this one. I'm curious as to what his "vast changes" are going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 to be honest,he won't be able to build the team he wants over the summer. He can start by adding pieces but it won't happen right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 My understanding is that it runs from the first day after the playoffs until opening day. This letter was 'necessary' because of falling ticket sales, especially in the playoffs by STHs, and because the appearance today is that the team will be worse on paper next year. The organization needs to do something to give people a reason to be excited about next season or, at least, hopeful. Right now, until the other shoe drops, next years product looks like it will be inferior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I guess if you are not a season ticket holder you are a second class Canuck supporter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Fatigue Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 He still never actually admitted responsibility but at least he's getting closer. I have a feeling the draft will be a big day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Well it looks like he will be sticking with the Club for the foreseeable future. What I want to know is irrespective of what justification he uses, is he prepared to extend the same excuses to AV who I think, given the poverty of MG's supply to him is actually more deserving of a reprieve..................So maybe we will have both back next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks_fo_life Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I'm already excited about next years team, changes are coming, not a re-build, but a re-tooling here and there, lots of good UFA's out there, but caps going down so need to be smart, Laurence Gilman is great to have in this type of situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 100% Confident in Gillis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananas Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 This took him two weeks? Thanks for the evaluation, Gillis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Isn't he supposed to be canned soon? Along with his partner in crime AV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 That's hardly taking responsibility. He's basically just describing what his job entails. All I wanna hear him say is that he didn't do enough to make this team a contender, and that he'll work harder. That is somewhat in there but it's laced with excuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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