Scorvat Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 When linden took over the team he made good moves in firing both Gillis and Tortorella. But his best move came next. He made it clear he wanted guys who were "down to earth" easy to get along with. He did that in hiring Jim Benning and Willie Desjardin. Then Benning/Linden traded Kesler who didnt want to play here no more and added 2 roster players who fit the type of people they want on the team. Why is Linden wanting down to earth guys on the team his best move? Well because come free agency, players want to play on a team their going to like playing for. Their going to look for things like: The city- check media- a lot of media coach- check teammates- check Money What im trying to say is we will have the upper hand in free agency. The friendly canucks will be one of if not the most desired destination for a player to sign, meaning we could get big names for decent contracts. Im really exited for the future of the canucks EDIT#1: Linden didnt fire gillis. Ownership did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 The friendly canucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFan2323 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Some players don't like having a lot of media attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Linden didn't fire Gillis....Ownership did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorvat Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Some players don't like having a lot of media attention That is the downside. But i noticed the media isnt being a pain in the but to our players with their questions. Look at the difference in interviews this year with the team compared to last year. The media here isnt negative around here like it is in toronto. The new "culture" of the team is really going to pay off IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorvat Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Linden didn't fire Gillis....Ownership did. My mistake lol. Fixed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 When linden took over the team he made good moves in firing both Gillis and Tortorella. But his best move came next. He made it clear he wanted guys who were "down to earth" easy to get along with. He did that in hiring Jim Benning and Willie Desjardin. Then Benning/Linden traded Kesler who didnt want to play here no more and added 2 roster players who fit the type of people they want on the team. Why is Linden wanting down to earth guys on the team his best move? Well because come free agency, players want to play on a team their going to like playing for. Their going to look for things like: The city- check media- a lot of media coach- check teammates- check Money What im trying to say is we will have the upper hand in free agency. The friendly canucks will be one of if not the most desired destination for a player to sign, meaning we could get big names for decent contracts. Im really exited for the future of the canucks EDIT#1: Linden didnt fire gillis. Ownership did. Travel is still a huge barrier for some players to sign in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 don't really see how there's anything to be discussed in terms of great moves one thing that'll be interesting is his input on drafting in this upcoming draft since he's watching games himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHodgson9 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hiring Jim Benning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24K PureCool Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Meh, I won't say we are one of the most desired city for players to sign with. Now if you meant the most desired Canadian team to sign with than h*ll yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorvat Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Meh, I won't say we are one of the most desired city for players to sign with. Now if you meant the most desired Canadian team to sign with than h*ll yeah. My opinion of most desired teams to play for. 1.Vancouver 2. La 3. Tampa Bay 4. Anahiem 5. Pittsburgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 My opinion of most desired teams to play for. 1.Vancouver 2. La 3. Tampa Bay 4. Anahiem 5. Pittsburgh Vans up there for sure 1. Van (Iginla, Doan, Clowe, Vrbata, Miller, and even Gretzky have all expressed interest in playing for Vancouver) 2. Minnesota 3. Pittsburgh 4. Florida 5. Anaheim/Tampa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dura_mater Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Vans up there for sure1. Van (Iginla, Doan, Clowe, Vrbata, Miller, and even Gretzky have all expressed interest in playing for Vancouver)2. Minnesota3. Pittsburgh4. Florida5. Anaheim/TampaI'm sure the above value salaries for Miller and Vrbata played a role in that.If I were a player I'd be looking atVancouver (biased), Ana, LA, Chi, any Florida team. But I'm also a sucker for a hotter climate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 i think linden greatest move was, the attitude he brought to the team and the attitude he looked for in his management staff and also that of the players..his group are all media friendly...no one bites media's heads off, even when they ask stupid questions..they all show respect for others and they tend to get the respect back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 : :D Love Bieksa as Rusty in the Book Bag...need someone for Jeromes head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 When linden took over the team he made good moves in firing both Gillis and Tortorella. Acquaman fired Gillis so he could hire Linden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FijianCanuck Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hiring Benning by far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I get your point, but not like Vancouver becomes the #1 destination in the NHL. Most players (usually non-Canadian and now more and more Canadians) still flee the big hockey cities. They'd rather go to NYC, where hockey is the 4th sport, California or Florida. Or other players that want to play in a hockey city, yet not have all the crazy media attention, they go to traditionnal market like Philly, Detroit or Pittsburgh (Crosby). I'd say Vancouver barely cracks the top 10 NHL destionation for players (not BC born/raised). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I still ask myself, where would this team be if we had landed Gretzky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger-Hearted Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 "Here's a rocking chair if you want to sit and watch the game." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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