BlueLemming Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 President Nicholson Ass President Linden GM Shanahan Ass GM Naslund, Gilman Of all the abbreviations to use, you picked ass? Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I don't see Naslund even interested. Guy is in Sweden living pretty damn good. Doesn't need the money. He ain't coming back just to join this circus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyLow_ Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 It would be one of the key moments in franchise history to get a guy like Bob Nicholson. His resume only reads every canadian team for the last 25 years, CEO of an organization that has won everything and been dominant (for the most part) over that period. I'm pretty sure he's qualified, I may have never heard of anyone that is more proven or qualified. He's growsely overqualified for any position in the NHL. In that regard, I don't really believe the rumors that he's interested in Vancouver. I do, however, think he's more suited for President than GM. it's time to finally get some people that win running this team, and Nicholson would bring a proven winning culture we've never had. I have no doubt Linden can be invaluable to the team in a lesser role, but he's not qualified for Pres or GM. I also have a hard time with the Linden rumor, he's never been too keen on the idea of being a GM when asked over the years. Just please god no Feaster in any capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merci Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hope it's Nicholson as GM then. That would be absolutely stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck or Die Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hope it's Nicholson as GM then. That would be absolutely stellar.Why, because he seems to be popular for no reason on CDC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merci Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Why, because he seems to be popular for no reason on CDC? Better than any other option. Besides George McPhee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningWild Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Oh man. So being an ex player with no hockey management experience qualifies for a president position on a flailing NHL club? Mmmmm kay. Ya. I'd prefer they pick someone who is 'best qualified' for this position (with experience) - so this team doesn't sink any further. Aquilini trying so hard to sell more seasons tickets he doesn't care where the direction of this team is headed. Winning games sells more than recognizable names in a hockey mad market. This ain't Florida Aquaman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Why, because he seems to be popular for no reason on CDC? considering the other option being Feaster.....yeah, I'd be ecstatic if they hired Nicholson. Not hiring Feaster is a win in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Oh man. So being an ex player with no hockey management experience qualifies for a president position on a flailing NHL club? Mmmmm kay. Ya. I'd prefer they pick someone who is 'best qualified' for this position (with experience) - so this team doesn't sink any further. Aquilini trying so hard to sell more seasons tickets he doesn't care where the direction of this team is headed. Winning games sells more than recognizable names in a hockey mad market. This ain't Florida Aquaman. Lou Lamoriello did pretty damn good in New Jersey as the President and GM, with no prior hockey management experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deized_kanuck604 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 No sure why the official linden hiring thread was locked. Bit anyways, welcome trevor linden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hope Linden brings in Messier for GM interview just to F with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neversummer Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hope Linden brings in Messier for GM interview just to F with him Isn't he still trying to get some money from Canucks? Let's put him on payroll too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigturk8 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Oh man. So being an ex player with no hockey management experience qualifies for a president position on a flailing NHL club? Mmmmm kay. Ya. I'd prefer they pick someone who is 'best qualified' for this position (with experience) - so this team doesn't sink any further. Aquilini trying so hard to sell more seasons tickets he doesn't care where the direction of this team is headed. Winning games sells more than recognizable names in a hockey mad market. This ain't Florida Aquaman. I could be wrong but my understanding of the President role is that it is strictly business managment as opposed to the GM who concerns himself with the team. If that's correct, wouldn't Linden be the perfect candidate as president? He's had success in his own business, so he's not new to the role, he's just never experienced it at this level. He's also loved by the demographic that's targeted in the industry. This seemingly makes him the ideal figurehead for this franchise. All of this is assuming that my understanding of the presidential role is correct though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deized_kanuck604 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I told you clowns. Hi deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strombone1 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 they just announced it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovocop55 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 nice... now some STH will renew their tickets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 It's official now as per the Canucks app. President of Hockey Operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie 36s VAN makes it official -- Trevor Linden prez of hockey ops. News conference live on TSN2 with @RodSmithTSN et moi at 1:25 pm ET, 10:25 PT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I like this move far more than the idea of making him GM with no prior experience. He has more of a track record running businesses so Pres. makes more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOgRook Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Ok so the Province was reporting this was a sure thing yesterday... They are also reporting Shanny to be GM. Thought provoking, maybe we would get a call our way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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