Popular Post -Vintage Canuck- Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Quote Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that Daniel and Henrik Sedin will join the Hockey Operations department as Special Advisors to the General Manager. Daniel and Henrik's combined experience as players and team leaders will complement the Canucks Hockey Operations staff and ultimately support General Manager Jim Benning and Assistant General Managers John Weisbrod and Chris Gear in decision-making and organizational strategy. The Sedins will learn and support all areas of the team's hockey operations including player evaluation, development and communication from the amateur to NHL level. They will work collaboratively with Abbotsford's AHL staff and coaches, participate in amateur and pro scouting meetings and participate in planning for the Draft, Free Agency and trade deadline. "Henrik and Daniel's hockey intellect and experience is exceptional," said Benning. "We've had an open line of communication since they retired as players. They are students of the game, eager to learn, who will make valuable contributions and strengthen our staff. We are very pleased to add their knowledge and passion for the game and have them begin the next stage of their careers with us." "We are grateful and humbled by the opportunity to contribute to the team we care so much about," said former Captain Henrik Sedin. "The province and the fans care deeply about this team. As we've said, being part of the Canucks family has been the best time in our lives. It is an honour to be back, and we will do everything we can to learn and contribute to the success of this team." "When we retired, we always thought we'd like to be involved in the business side of hockey one day," added Daniel. "There's a lot to learn, but we are excited and ready for the opportunity. This team has some of the best young players in the NHL and we want to do everything we can to support the group and achieve our goals." Daniel and Henrik Sedin retired in 2018 after 17 NHL seasons as Vancouver Canucks. Their jerseys were retired on Feb. 12, 2020. Henrik leads the franchise in games played (1,330), assists (830), points (1,070) and plus minus (+165) while Daniel leads in goals (393), power play goals (138), game-winning goals (86) and shots on goal (3,474). While their contributions on-ice are well-known their impact off the ice will be remembered with equal reverence in Vancouver. The Sedins spend significant time, energy and funds to support children and families throughout their adopted province of British Columbia. https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/sedins-named-special-advisors-to-general-manager/c-325429912 11 1 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Laine Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Oh MyLanta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theo5789 Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Sounds like an apprenticeship for an eventual promotion as they learn the ropes. The first co-GMs of the NHL in the future? 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Herberts Vasiljevs Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -DLC- Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 We all knew this was coming and they are a welcome addition! These two are brilliant and have so much to offer in this capacity. Well done, Canucks. Welcome back, to our Swedish twins!!!!! 13 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzipunch Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Hellya good job Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 GOT HIS PR MOVE!!!!!!!!!!! 1 2 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR7 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, theo5789 said: Sounds like an apprenticeship for an eventual promotion as they learn the ropes. The first co-GMs of the NHL in the future? I'm not sure we have the right teacher, but these 2 are pretty smart guys, hope they succeed in turning this franchise into what it was in their glory days. Also gives them the chance to win the cup that got away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Herberts Vasiljevs Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, Squamfan said: GOT HIS PR MOVE!!!!!!!!!!! Get lost. 1 4 16 5 1 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzipunch Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Guess they aint announcing it tomorrow lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Didn't Luongo also start off as Special Advisor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Sounds like the Twins might be in almost a Presidential role? Maybe conduits to the owner? Maybe Benning cannot do anything without first explaining the move to the Twins and getting their approval? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pears Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, Squamfan said: GOT HIS PR MOVE!!!!!!!!!!! Piss off. 5 1 7 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Just now, Pears said: Piss off. That is what is happening, it happened with another legend and its happening now two hall of famers. the owner is is saving face because he brought jim back 1 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Squamfan Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, Herberts Vasiljevs said: Get lost. 2 minutes ago, Pears said: Piss off. I love the twins but if i were them i would have respectfully declined 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alflives Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, Squamfan said: GOT HIS PR MOVE!!!!!!!!!!! You honestly believe the Twins have the type of character to sign on as a PR stunt? Not a chance. These are two guys who love the sport, and want to help our team be the best. 16 7 2 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pears Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Just now, Squamfan said: I love the twins but if i were them i would have respectfully declined If I were you I would respectfully find a new team to cheer for. 6 2 13 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Squamfan said: That is what is happening, it happened with another legend and its happening now two hall of famers. the owner is is saving face because he brought jim back The Twins are coming on board to help Benning make the best decisions to make us better. These guys are ultimate professionals. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bertuzzipunch Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, Squamfan said: I love the twins but if i were them i would have respectfully declined Good thing they aint dumb like you lol yeah getting paid to work for a professional NHL team like what were they thinking 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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