supermanbieksa Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/sverige/shl/modo/article18539384.ab It's comfirmed that Naslund will not continiue as gm next season. The article mentions rumours that he might be a part of the Canucks organisation. But he just says he wont be speculating in any rumours. The question is though, do you think he could be a good option if Gillis is fired, either as head gm or assistant gm(as maybe Laurence Gilman might be hanging loose as well)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzy Mahmood Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 This is our big opportunity. Make Naslund GM, Trevor Linden Assistant GM, have Stan Smyl working closely with them, and bring in more former Canucks to key positions. I would trust Naslund and Linden to make key trade decisions far more than Gillis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex the Great Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I miss that snazzy guy. Wouldn't mind him as our GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 This is our big opportunity. Make Naslund GM, Trevor Linden Assistant GM, have Stan Smyl working closely with them, and bring in more former Canucks to key positions. I would trust Naslund and Linden to make key trade decisions far more than Gillis. The Edmonton "past glory" model. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 This is our big opportunity. Make Naslund GM, Trevor Linden Assistant GM, have Stan Smyl working closely with them, and bring in more former Canucks to key positions. I would trust Naslund and Linden to make key trade decisions far more than Gillis. and in 3-5 years you'll be chasing them out of town and their legacies will be ruined forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMohammadman Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 NVM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Interesting?I don't know how much being GM of Modo translates to managing an NHL team? Just ignorance of their system on my part; how they draft, access to player markets, do they run business operations?But Interesting. Its still a guy managing a world class hockey operation in one of the worlds best leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat James Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Interesting? I don't know how much being GM of Modo translates to managing an NHL team? Just ignorance of their system on my part; how they draft, access to player markets, do they run business operations? But Interesting. Its still a guy managing a world class hockey operation in one of the worlds best leagues. There is no drafting in Sweden, nor is there a salary cap and trading doesn't happen as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMohammadman Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The Edmonton "past glory" model. No thanks. Atleast they would give a damn lot more than this goofball does now. But my 1st choice is still with Pier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat James Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Make him a scout, I think that would suite him well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Make him a scout, I think that would suite him well... yep, working with gradin. or, if he wants to come to north america, make him a special assistant/senior advisor or some other meaningless title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzy Mahmood Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The Edmonton "past glory" model. No thanks. and in 3-5 years you'll be chasing them out of town and their legacies will be ruined forever. To these I counter: - Our current 'glory model' isn't exactly bringing us success. We need to change the direction of our team from top to bottom. A completely new management team would bring fresh perspective and impetus to our franchise. - If they did a poor job, then yes, I would expect them to be fired. However regardless of their performance as GM/AGM, Naslund and Linden would forever remain legends of the franchise. Regardless of how poor they were as management. Nothing could ever take away from their achievements on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 To these I counter: - Our current 'glory model' isn't exactly bringing us success. We need to change the direction of our team from top to bottom. A completely new management team would bring fresh perspective and impetus to our franchise. - If they did a poor job, then yes, I would expect them to be fired. However regardless of their performance as GM/AGM, Naslund and Linden would forever remain legends of the franchise. Regardless of how poor they were as management. Nothing could ever take away from their achievements on the ice. i somehow doubt that's how it would turn out in reality. these fans turn on people so quickly its ridiculous. they already turned on naslund once. there's no doubt the canucks need new management blood, but hiring a figure head like naslund or linden is undoubtedly the wrong choice. why wouldn't you want the best guy for the job, which would certainly be an existing nhl assistant gm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Samuelsson Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 yep, working with gradin. or, if he wants to come to north america, make him a special assistant/senior advisor or some other meaningless title. Assistant to the General Manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzy Mahmood Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 i somehow doubt that's how it would turn out in reality. these fans turn on people so quickly its ridiculous. they already turned on naslund once. there's no doubt the canucks need new management blood, but hiring a figure head like naslund or linden is undoubtedly the wrong choice. why wouldn't you want the best guy for the job, which would certainly be an existing nhl assistant gm? I ignore the vast majority of Canucks fans, as I'm sure the players and management does. The way they turned on Naslund towards the end of his Nucks career was embarrassing. As for the best guy for the job, I'm not sure I do want that. If you hire the best guy for the job - whoever that may be - and he can't turn things around, then no-one worth their salt will take over from him. I'd rather go for someone with new ideas and a blank slate, like Naslund, than someone who already has pre-conceived ideas about the team and how to operate as a GM. But that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 This is our big opportunity. Make Naslund GM, Trevor Linden Assistant GM, have Stan Smyl working closely with them, and bring in more former Canucks to key positions. I would trust Naslund and Linden to make key trade decisions far more than Gillis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckGAME Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Naslund is my favorite player of all time, but i dont want him to GM this team, not yet anyway. this team needs to be blown up, and it puts Nazzy in a bad place having to trade and manage former teammates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I wouldn't mind if Naslund joins the Canucks in some fashion. Preferably as a scout or some sort of assistant to management. Get his feet wet in NHL management before becoming a full fledged GM. Could also act as insurance if Gillis does get fired after next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunshygillis Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The Edmonton "past glory" model. No thanks. Minus the "past glory". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 This is our big opportunity. Make Naslund GM, Trevor Linden Assistant GM, have Stan Smyl working closely with them, and bring in more former Canucks to key positions. I would trust Naslund and Linden to make key trade decisions far more than Gillis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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