Honky Cat Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 To be fair, neither did Gillis. Neither did Yzerman either. He's a smart enough hockey guy that I'm sure he could figure it out. That being said I think he would make a better President than GM. Bring a guy like Blake in who's had a bit of experience and is chomping at the bit to be a GM. Gillis had experience in the NHl as an agent (like Brian Burke) dealing with GMs...Yzerman was an apprentice to Ken Holland for several years before taking the Lightning gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 As much as I want Nicholson, he will not be or GM he took time off for his family. It would be nice but it aint happnin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I'd say the Canucks should hire someone who is an assistant GM at this moment..or someone who already has been an NHL GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampy Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 President Nicholson Ass President Linden GM Shanahan Ass GM Naslund, Gilman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Confirmed by Farhan Lalji? @FarhanLaljiTSN: I'm told Trevor Linden will officially be named the #canucks President tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'm told Trevor Linden will officially be named the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23canucks&src=hash">#canucks</a> President tomorrow.</p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/statuses/453758944951816192">April 9, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> edit: Either way, you beat me. It'd be cool if the editors of this site made it possible for the embed tweet feature to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LM11 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Farhan Lalji just tweeted that Canucks will present Linden as Canucks president tomorrow. Wonder who they will hire as GM since Gilman is already been told that he's staying. Update - Farhan also reports that there's a provision in Gillis' contract which will make the Canucks only pay half of MG's 8 million. A similar provision is in Torts' contract if he were to be let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Yeesh. I hope Trevor knows what he's getting into. I'd he ok with the move as long as they hire a real GM rather than Feaster. If Trev has to oversee a Feaster/Torts combo then he's in bad shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neversummer Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I don't know how TL can say yes to something so big so quick. No one talked to him as of this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Farhan Lalji just tweeted that Canucks will present Linden as Canucks president tomorrow. Wonder who they will hire as GM since Gilman is already been told that he's staying.Presumably Linden would get to have a big say in that decision. Gilman is probably staying for continuity for the time being. Linden would probably have the leeway to make another decision down the road depending on the GM choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Presumably Linden would get to have a big say in that decision. Gilman is probably staying for continuity for the time being. Linden would probably have the leeway to make another decision down the road depending on the GM choice. That's iffy, though. He may not be in charge if that process. He may be being hired as mainly a PR guy. Even if he is, is it a good idea? He's been out of the league for a long time. He may not have the understanding to make that decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 i have a feeling we will see linden as gm and bob as prez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 At least Linden won't be like Kevin Lowe, bragging about how all those cup wins make him a winner.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 That's iffy, though. He may not be in charge if that process. He may be being hired as mainly a PR guy.Even if he is, is it a good idea? He's been out of the league for a long time. He may not have the understanding to make that decision.I don't suspect he will be purely a PR guy, that doesn't seem like it is enough to lure him out of private enterprise.... he could have taken that role any time.Maybe they will do something interesting like have a GM selection committee made up of former captains that way they can make us hate all the Canucks icons at once when they pick Feaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Orca is a fitting logo right now. Because Linden or whoever they bring in will be in over their head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagori78 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I have 6 years experience as a general manager in BeaGM. I don't see whats so hard about it. All you have to do is scout the players with the highest potential and sign them to long year deals. Word of advise, sign Lack long-term now before he's a 86. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 apparently trending on Twitter "No offer from the Vancouver Canucks." Trevor Linden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deized_kanuck604 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Farhan just tweeted it ..linden will be named pres tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackberries Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 apparently trending on Twitter "No offer from the Vancouver Canucks." Trevor Linden Dont even. Its everywhere now with multiple sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaK Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I do hope Naslund joins the new regime in some capacity though I'm also a little wary of simply handing out jobs to retired jerseys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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