DoughtysCheck Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 A source tells TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger that the club has fired general manager Don Maloney. The Coyotes missed the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season, going 35-39-8 and finishing fourth in the Pacific Division. Maloney, 57, had served as the team’s general manager for the past nine seasons, making the playoffs on three occasions. The team reached the 2012 Western Conference finals before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings in five games. Among the team’s first-round draft selections under Maloney were Kyle Turris, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Max Domi and Dylan Strome. The future of head coach Dave Tippett remains unclear. I really liked what Maloney did for the Coyotes especially when he had no cap to work with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoughtysCheck Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger 8m8 minutes ago Further to @RealKyper report on GM change in Arizona. High placed source says Don Maloney is out. Seemed to be ongoing power struggle there. 53 retweets 22 likes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, chilliwiggins said: There is our NEW GM. Has the experience, is in BETTMANS back pocket considering the JOHN SCOTT trade. lol This is a perfect opportunity, and must be at least considered. On top of that this is the season end that the owners of the coyotes actually wanted as they as they have surely reached the coveted 50 mil. in losses that they needed to attain for them to be able to move out of Arizona which was in the purchase agreement signed by Bettman. 4 minutes ago, chilliwiggins said: lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, chilliwiggins said: There is our NEW GM. Has the experience, is in BETTMANS back pocket considering the JOHN SCOTT trade. lol This is a perfect opportunity, and must be at least considered. On top of that this is the season end that the owners of the coyotes actually wanted as they as they have surely reached the coveted 50 mil. in losses that they needed to attain for them to be able to move out of Arizona which was in the purchase agreement signed by Bettman. There was a power struggle between him and ownership? Would Aquaman really want a GM to act without strings attached? We, as fans, may want a really experienced GM, but Alf questions whether our owner does? Two rookie GMs in a row? TL is a rookie too at President? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Fig Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 It's because he wouldn't be willing to move heaven and earth to acquire Matthews in some manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 He's a good GM, won't mind getting him in a mangement role. IE someone between Linden and Ownership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, chilliwiggins said: I think Maloney being fired is just for OPTICS for the current owners not to look to obvious in there plans to relocate. I have said all along they will be the new LAS VEGAS COYOTES. I agree with you about YESMEN being hired by Aquilini, but at the same time the all mighty dollar will speak louder to him then his control issues. The CANUCKS are ripe for the picking if they were to be sold in the next year, especially considering Expansion talk has been going on. Having a team that owns its own arena, and other buildings on the same property in one of the hottest realestate markets , should make those interested in expansion teams take serious consideration of looking at the Canucks as a viable option. Wow! You are a smart Chilliwiggins (What ever that is?) Alf, the lesser than Chilliwiggins, appreciates your interpretation on the Canuck's, and their value. I can see the Vegas Coyotes too. God Alf hopes we win that coming Lotto. The return from the Arizona/Vegas Coyotes could be HUGE for Matthews! It could be LINDROS sized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Who wants to bet there will be a thread in Canucks talk about firing JB and WD and Hiring DM and DT. Lets go 10 internet credits/bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 We complain about the ownership of the Canucks. But Arizona, a team that's bleeding money fires their GM when he brings in Duclair, Domi, OEL, and Strome. The Aq's aren't the best owners. But they certainly aren't the worst either. I could argue Benning has brought a lot of good young talent in and he's only approaching his third draft. Maloney has only had 3 playoffs in 9 years. Besides Maloney will get hired by the Senators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 17 hours ago, chilliwiggins said: Just a made up name . lol I cant be that smart ALFY , I have foolishly given this team countless thousands of dollars considering they have consistently let me down, now that's definitely not a sign of intelligence lol If you haven't enjoyed being a fan of the Canucks, then why are you still here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 9 minutes ago, chilliwiggins said: Arizonas balance sheet is by design , as if you look into the purchase agreement with Bettman , they bought there ticket out at that date as they only needed 50 mil in losses to leave a poor market. What a deal bettman packaged up for them. Funny there was someone in the other forum saying Arizona will never go to Las Vegas, because there already is pre-existing ownership that want's the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Jack Fig said: It's because he wouldn't be willing to move heaven and earth to acquire Matthews in some manner. This. Fired for not finishing with the best odds of getting Matthews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 27 minutes ago, chilliwiggins said: Well they could be right as this is just opinion like everything else in here for the most part. So then where would they go as that purchase agreement was clearly designed to relocate? Portland? Seattle? they will most definitely not be going to Quebec or Ontario because those are set aside for the 500 mil expansion fee. I wouldn't be fooled into believing Las Vegas cares much about the Hockey market more than secondary, as they want first and foremost an NBA franchise in that arena as that's where the real money is. They already host NBA venues so isn't it obvious? I've actually read that the City of Phoenix will be building a new downtown arena for both the Suns and Coyotes and that discussions have been taking place for some time on moving back downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, MJDDawg said: I've actually read that the City of Phoenix will be building a new downtown arena for both the Suns and Coyotes and that discussions have been taking place for some time on moving back downtown. The Coyotes do have fans. The fact that their fanbase still supports their very mediocre team shows how good their fanbase is, despite being in a 'weak' market. Meanwhile, Canuck fans leave after a couple of bad seasons... Arizona/Phoenix hasn't been a very good team throughout its existence. A lot of that blame should go to Gretzky for trying to coach for SIX years, while as co-owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 How much is a ticket to an Arizona game compared to a Canuck game? What is the size of market difference? How much does each team sell in merchandise. All factors in the "they are better fans than us argument." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Good. I am sure John Scott is having a chuckle. This is what happens when you trade your only all-star and miss the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 2 hours ago, Ghostsof1915 said: We complain about the ownership of the Canucks. But Arizona, a team that's bleeding money fires their GM when he brings in Duclair, Domi, OEL, and Strome. The Aq's aren't the best owners. But they certainly aren't the worst either. I could argue Benning has brought a lot of good young talent in and he's only approaching his third draft. Maloney has only had 3 playoffs in 9 years. Besides Maloney will get hired by the Senators. The Sens have Dorian lined up for the job. Maloney will be hired just not by Ottawa. 1 hour ago, MJDDawg said: I've actually read that the City of Phoenix will be building a new downtown arena for both the Suns and Coyotes and that discussions have been taking place for some time on moving back downtown. They will be looking for a short term deal to stay in Glendale and move to the new arena when it is completed whenever that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSwede Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 One team will get their hands on one of the better GM's in the league in Maloney. Ottawa would have been a good landing spot but they've already hired Dorion considering Maloney's experience with making the most out of being limited to an internal cap. Posters who talk about firing Benning have literally not got a clue. Those are the same ones saying to trade everything and everyone for everyone who isn't a Canuck just for the sake of it.. I don't know why I even bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Shotgun Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Any deal between the League, the team, ownership, and the city orchestrated by Bettman has to be greasy. I mean you want to take a shower after listening to him talk. Nothing out of Arizona would surprise me given Bettman's involvement. I bet Vince Gilligan based Saul on old Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I was generally impressed with the deals that Maloney made,given the constraints that he had...Sounds like a power struggle within the Coyotes management to me..I'm sure that he will get another GM job somewhere down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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