J529 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 No way to Gillman and Ferraro. Pierre McGuire should been on the list and top candidate. Very knowledgeable of players around the league and well respected. http://www.theprovin...6340/story.html GM CANDIDATES Jason Botterill, 37 (Pittsburgh Penguins assistant GM) Upside: The Pittsburgh Penguins assistant GM has been on the short list for a number of GM openings and it’s not hard to see why. The former NHL player has a degree in Economics, an MBA and has hands-on understanding of how to run a franchise. Downside: Not known much in the Vancouver market. Laurence Gilman, 49 (Canucks assistant GM) Upside: The Canucks assistant GM and salary cap guru has an encyclopedic knowledge of the organization and the market after being current GM Mike Gillis’ first hire in 2008. Downside: Fair or not, would be perceived as a continuation of the Gillis regime. Ray Ferraro, 49 (Former NHLer, current TSN analyst) Upside: Impeccable work ethic and knows the market thoroughly, the former player and current broadcaster is bright, articulate and has a detailed vision of what makes for success in today’s NHL. Downside: No NHL front office experience. Julien BriseBois, 37 (Tampa Bay Lightning assistant GM) Upside: The Tampa Bay Lightning’s assistant GM is considered one of the smartest young hockey minds in the business and has extensive understanding of running a minor league franchise. Downside: No familiarity with the Vancouver market and would provide little buzz. Wayne Gretzky, 53 (The Great One) Upside: His hiring would provide a built-in publicity stream for the team and brings a world of hockey knowledge as a former player and coach. Downside: Has had some experience in NHL management in Phoenix, but has been outside the game for several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Paul Fenton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xWCMx Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Man, if good old Pierre McGuire were to become our GM I'd jump ship so quick. I can't even stand seeing his face haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Redundant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Hard Truth Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Gretzky for Pres Ferraro for GM Torts Coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchable Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 You could hire my mother-in-law to run the team and she'd to a better job than Gillis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 That's a terrible list. More like a bleacher report article than anything serious. Botterill and Brisebrois have been talked about before, and we know Gillman, but Gretzky and Ferraro? And McGuire is the one you feel slighted at being left off? I should have known from your other posts and I'll leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 GM - Darren Dreger First move - Horvat and Kassian to the leafs for future considerations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 GM - Darren Dreger First move - Horvat and Kassian to the leafs for David Clarkson . Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 If Gillis goes, I don't know why you'd keep Gilman around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J529 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 That's a terrible list. More like a bleacher report article than anything serious. Botterill and Brisebrois have been talked about before, and we know Gillman, but Gretzky and Ferraro? And McGuire is the one you feel slighted at being left off? I should have known from your other posts and I'll leave it at that. No. I'd be all for Burke to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J529 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 If Gillis goes, I don't know why you'd keep Gilman around. All his lackeys should be gone and that includes his prodigy son Gillman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken kaniff Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Marcus Naslund. He's doing a good job in MODO, why not come back to the Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam13371337 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Bobby Clarke. instant credibility and respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 The Province never fails to evidence how completely inadequate their input is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Marcus Naslund. He's doing a good job in MODO, why not come back to the Canucks. he has no desire to leave sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J529 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Wrong thread... Are you referring to the thread about Torts being fired and possible candidates from the same article? I hate people like you who act and try to portray themselves as board police which btw you're doing as it's rule and you broke it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 No. I'd be all for Burke to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Rio Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Serious, would they ever consider Trevor Linden? Would he want to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J529 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Serious, would they ever consider Trevor Linden? Would he want to? Friedman says Linden didn't seem too interested: 4. Canuck rumour III: That ownership is courting Trevor Linden. Verdict: God only knows. We interviewed Linden for our piece on the 1994 Canucks, and off-handedly asked him about being a GM. He didn't seem that interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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