tybarber Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 As per the Canucks website: http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=776306 Welcome a Mr. John Wisbrod as Assistant General Manager. Various other hockey ops roles were also announced. Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations, Trevor Linden named John Weisbrod Assistant General Manager today in addition to a number of new and enhanced roles to the Hockey Operations and Human Performance staff. Weisbrod first joined the Canucks as Vice President, Player Personnel on July 7, 2014. As Assistant General Manager, he will work closely with Jim Benning and Trevor Linden on player personnel decisions, provide strategic direction to the professional and amateur scouting departments and support day-to-day team operations. The Bern, Switzerland native has appeared in 69 regular season NHL games split between Vancouver and Calgary collecting 30 points (10-20-30) and 26 penalty minutes. Weisbrod served three years as Assistant General Manager of Player Personnel with the Calgary Flames. He was Director of Professional and Collegiate Scouting for the Boston Bruins from 2006 to 2011 and served as a Pro Scout for the Dallas Stars during the 2005-06 season. A Harvard graduate, Weisbrod was General Manager and Director of Operations for the Albany River Rats winning the Calder Cup in 1993 and 1995. He also served as General Manager of the IHL’s Orlando Solar Bears where he guided the team to a Turner Cup Championship in 2001. Weisbrod was named President and Chief Operating Officer of RDV Sports (Orlando Magic & Solar Bears) in 2000 and became General Manager of the Magic in 2004. The Hockey Operations department also named Chris Gear Vice President and General Counsel, Vancouver Canucks and Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CS&E). Judd Brackett was named Director of Amateur Scouting, Ryan Johnson was named Assistant Director Player Development and Mike Addesa joins the club as an Amateur Scout. The Human Performance department named Rick Celebrini Director, Rehabilitation and Jon Sanderson as Head Athletic Therapist. Chris Gear assumes an additional role at CS&E, joining the Hockey Operations team with five years’ experience as Vice President & Legal Counsel. He will work closely with Jonathan Wall, Director of Hockey Administration on the legal application of the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement, salary cap management, player transactions and contracts. Judd Bracket served seven years as an Amateur Scout in the Canucks organization prior to being named Director of Amateur Scouting. Brackett will oversee the Amateur Scouting staff, leading the department and supporting the player evaluations of regional scouts. Brackett will report to John Weisbrod in his new role. Ryan Johnson takes on an expanded role as Assistant Director Player Development after two seasons as Player Development Consultant. Johnson played 120 games in a Canucks uniform and 701 career NHL games. He will continue to work with prospects and AHL players in Utica, supporting Head Coach Travis Green and liaise with General Manager, Jim Benning and John Weisbrod on Comets hockey operations. Mike Addesa joins the Canucks as an amateur scout with prior experience as a NHL Scout, NCAA Head Coach and Atlantic Junior Hockey League franchise owner. As Head Coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Addesa guided the 1984-85 team to a NCAA Championship. Addesa will report to Stan Smyl, Senior Advisor to the General Manager & Director, Player Development. Addesa will support amateur scouting in the Quebec region. Rick Celebrini was recently named Director, Rehabilitation within the club’s Human Performance department after serving as a consultant during the 2014.15 season. Celebrini will lead the Human Performance team and oversee injury prevention and rehabilitation protocols. Celebrini is a founder and the Director of Sport Medicine and Science for the Fortius Institute, and Head of Sports Medicine and Science for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jon Sanderson was named Head Athletic Therapist of the Human Performance department, bringing 16 seasons and over 1,000 NHL games of experience to the role. Sanderson previously worked for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League and served as a member of the Team Canada medical staff at the Winter Olympic Games in 2006. Looks a lot like consolidating roles to save some money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Looks a lot like consolidating roles to save some money... Because who doesn't want to save some $$$$ right? Rich people don't get rich or stay rich by giving money away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucks-4-Life Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Looks a lot like consolidating roles to save some money... I definitely agree. But consolidation is good if the organization can run more efficiently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I thought he already was AGM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I thought he already was AGM He was welcomed to the Hockey Operations staff as Vice President, Player Personnel on July 7th. Today, he was named Assistant General Manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazmanian Devil Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Damn, thought it said new GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybarber Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Exactly, never said it was a bad thing. It's good if they can share roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davinci Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Brackett will report to John Weisbrod in his new role... Lord help us all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I would be grateful if someone who knows more than me could explain what this announcement means. Has the scouting system been shaken up or not? (Or course the formal structure does not really matter. Benning is the de facto chief scout and, although I remain unconvinced about his overall performance, I admit that he seems to be good at evaluating young players. Boesser is looking good.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 It's a shame. They should have given me the job. Seriously... (flame away though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE14 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 So Brackett replaces Delorme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 It's a shame. They should have given me the job. Seriously... (flame away though) Did you apply? Can't win the lottery if you don't play, Can't get the job if you don't make an application. On topic though I love DW as a hockey mind. Glad he got promoted to AGM, I'm all for him having more say in rebuilding this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 He was welcomed to the Hockey Operations staff as Vice President, Player Personnel on July 7th. Today, he was named Assistant General Manager. to clarify, that was july 7th of last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM24 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Lol. This team has officially entered hell. Think it was bad before? Oh you just wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Change is coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Lol. This team has officially entered hell. Think it was bad before? Oh you just wait.Need a hanky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtpasc Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Assistant to the General Manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharnhayre Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Now CDC has two people to blame when they aren't happy about what JB is doing... Cant wait for the Fire JB and JW threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM24 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Need a hanky? Weisbrod has a terrible track record, so yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Weisbrod has a terrible track record, so yes.Do tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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