JamesB Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 This is not a criticism of Linden. I think a lot of people are confused about the new role of the "president" of NHL hockey franchises. Some are speculated to be very involved in day-to-day hockey operations and even assume some of the conventional responsibilities of GMs (Burke in Calgary has often been brought up in this regard). Where others have a more independent role. No doubt it varies franchise to franchise, but I am interest in CDC take on Linden's role. At first I thought he was just a token PR guy (which he probably largely is). But from interviews, behind the scenes information, and even the language he uses it makes Linden seem very tied to Benning and the hockey operations side of the business. Thoughts? I don't think Benning is going to be fired any time soon. Pretty much everyone expects the Canucks to struggle this year so no matter how badly the Canucks do he is probably safe. And of course many people want the Canucks to do poorly this year and trade players at the deadline so they can have a good draft in 2016. Possibly even the owner has bought into this. But I think the Canucks will be expected to show improvement the year after that (2016-17). So Benning gets at least two more years (2015-16 and 2016-17). I think Linden is learning the ropes of how to manage and is not just a PR guy. And when he came in as President he was doing Aqullini a favor -- providing a PR boost -- and will a few years to learn the job on the fly, So even if things do not go well for Benning he will stay for at least one more GM. But the chances are pretty good that Linden and Benning become a successful team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kran Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 He'll get as many GM's as he wants. Most likely he'll just resign as the Canucks President when he feels he's done enough with the job, and wants to retire. Or when a portion of the fans all march to Rogers Arena with torches and pitchforks demanding that he leaves. Take your pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 He'll get as many GM's as he wants. Most likely he'll just resign as the Canucks President when he feels he's done enough with the job, and wants to retire. Or when a portion of the fans all march to Rogers Arena with torches and pitchforks demanding that he leaves. Take your pickexcited to see what happens first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 i think the owners didn't want to be perceived as interfering with the hockey operations..linden was hired to carry out the running of the team with the welfare of both the team and owners in mind..he claims he has complete autonomy with the team but, i'm sure he has some set guide lines from a business stand point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Zero GM's now that it's Rogers Arena, but he gets all the phones he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kran Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 excited to see what happens first Definitely the latter will happen first, quickly followed by the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaythedragon Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 excited to see what happens first I will place my bet on marching to Rogers arena with torches and pitchforks. Kind of the norm around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hopefully Linden uses Gallagher's feeble carcass as a club to beat down Botchford with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 If benning gets fired I'm putting in my application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 If benning gets fired I'm putting in my application.might as well, cdc tries to run the team now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 What the?! Who even knows? He's only had a full season in charge so far and how long he stays as President (and how many GM's he goes through) depends entirely on how he and the GM's do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hopefully Linden uses Gallagher's feeble carcass as a club to beat down Botchford with.gallagher is the jerk who tried to force quinn out of town all by himself..dislike him immensely...i have no respect for the man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 gallagher is the jerk who tried to force quinn out of town all by himself..dislike him immensely...i have no respect for the man... He'd make a great spear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hopefully Linden uses Gallagher's feeble carcass as a club to beat down Botchford with. Like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Like this? I'm thinking more like If you catch my drift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south side legion Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 your the only one that's confused.......... this is an old topic check the forums........ but its july so really everything goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I'm thinking more like If you catch my drift Perfect. Although I am not quite sure what you are alluding to with the large fuzzy picture of Bert, I am definitely intrigued. Possibly having this demented Bert befoul Gallagher in a dark alleyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon45ca Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 So far he has 1 official GM, & about 1 million self-proclaimed GM's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 it's going to be pretty hard to fire linden. The team would have to be horrible for around a decade or linden would have to step down firing him would backfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Bo 53 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Trevor LInden knows what he's doing. He use to be part of the NHLPA committee, has played in the league, for years, runs his own business, like an actual business. He is expierenced and in most cases the Presidents of other hockey clubs are usually are former players. I think your right ive some times wonder what he has been doing but your right hes a successfull business man so hes got a plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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