This could have a lot to do with Aquilini not trusting Gillis to make the Kesler deal in the offseason.
That could be one of the most important trades in the history of this franchise,
It could also have something to do with Gillis turning down what ANH offered at the trade deadline:
Etem or Pallmieri, OTT 1st, and ANH 1st 2015
Gillis said no,
Brian Murry was reportedly "Shocked" Maybe the Aquas were too.