-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 If you missed the press conference earlier today, here is the full video: 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogy Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 What I gathered from the announcement, the Sedins will likely: - spy on J.B. and the coaching staff and report directly to the ownership - be a tie breaker during player negotiations. They may ask Pettersson and Hughes, "do you want $ or do you want your names on the rafters?" - be very good at answering tough questions by answering questions that they wish you have asked. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Drunken Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Me_ said: Cool. Maybe they can tell us how to not win a Cup… Weren't you on here a couple days ago calling me useless? How is this comment any better? It's ok to criticize two of the most iconic, classy players in Canucks history who have spent countless hours helping and volunteering in the community and donating millions of dollars to it- but don't question anything about the GM or current sub-par players or thems fightin' words? You make no sense chief. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Harold Drunken Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Me_ said: Right. That’s how you win a Cup. You're an idiot. 3 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogy Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Maddogy said: What I gathered from the announcement, the Sedins will likely: - spy on J.B. and the coaching staff and report directly to the ownership - be a tie breaker during player negotiations. They may ask Pettersson and Hughes, "do you want $ or do you want your names on the rafters?" - be very good at answering tough questions by answering questions that they wish you have asked. In a serious note, I do think having the Sedins spy on J.B. is more tactful than naming a new President of Hockey Operations. It's less threatening. It's interesting that they spoke with Trevor Linden already. They probably know what happened between J.B. and Trevor and they know how to co-exist with J.B. Edited June 23, 2021 by Maddogy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4petesake Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, kilgore said: Seconding that congratulations! The net gain of simply adding more voices with NHL experience is a bonus. That JB will at least have to hear, and pretend to listen to. For that reason alone I'm in favour. Of course its yet another add of the long line "rookie" execs, from Gillis on, so as not to intimidate the owners into feeling they are not free to wade in on decisions. Its thrilling for Hank and Danny, and I'm happy for them. But how much influence will they have? How much should they have? We'll see. If Bieksa had written that as an autonomous poster on here, he'd get a few paper bags from the bleeding hearts I'm sure. If you read between the lines its a bit of a jab that that part of player evaluation may be a blind spot for them. And JB made it clear, although he also praised Linden in much the same way, that they would be involved in the draft, pro scouting, and FA signings. Great, especially for their Swedish player connections. But their definition of toughness is how many cross checks and punches you can take....and skate away. We need the other kind of toughness too. And with their stressing about helping shape the "culture" of the team doesn't that make anyone a tiny bit nervous? I'm sure they had a big say in advocating to sign LE. Not a player in the mold of what had worked best as their winger in Burr, and the style of what works on other teams 1st line too like a Gallagher, but a soft, (supposedly skilled) forward. Its a further move towards the Swedification of the Canucks. Reminds me of some teams on the East Coast of the US that have attracted a strong Russian core. Its becoming an attractive place for Swedish, and other Nordic nation players. A lot because of who else was, and is, here, and helped create a welcome community. Which isn't a bad thing at all. Especially if that attracts the cream of the crop from that area of the world. Its a positive move for sure. . . . That should help ease your concerns. I think the twins more so than anyone realize what Burr brought to the team and how much he contributed to their own success. They are not blind to the failures in the LE signing, or perhaps to management’s failures as well. We should all remember that they are adding two voices in scouting, structure, etc, not getting veto power. The success of drafting for the Canucks is in the strength of all the scouts and is a collaboration with JB having the ultimate say. I don’t believe that see’s this as a magic fix but rather another step to improving, I’m sure that Benning has a pretty good idea of what the team is missing. Whether he’s able to fill those holes remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 3 hours ago, wallstreetamigo said: I work in the sports world, including with the nhl itself, the nhlpa, and the individual teams. Its not fake news bud. your job doesn't provide you with any unique insight, as has already been established. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Noticed an emphasis on developing a winning culture, or in other words; developing a standard for players to adhere too regarding commitment & individual expectations. With their stature they carry weight in communicating that to players. Looking forward to having them work with our players. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pears Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Me_ said: Cool. Maybe they can tell us how to not win a Cup… These are some pretty weak troll jobs over the last couple of days, even for yours and Squam’s standards. 2 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 4 hours ago, wallstreetamigo said: I work in the sports world, including with the nhl itself, the nhlpa, and the individual teams. Its not fake news bud. cool story, bud. I highly doubt you have any inside info on what Aqulini does. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24K PureCool Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: cool story, bud. I highly doubt you have any inside info on what Aqulini does. I think he just admitted that he is Drance or Jeff Paterson with that comment. I think Drance more likely. JPatt can't play the two face act as well as Drance. Edited June 23, 2021 by 24K PureCool 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bree2 Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Me_ said: Cool. Maybe they can tell us how to not win a Cup… i think you have done your quota of trolling today, maybe getting a few rays of sunshine will help that noggin of yours 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JM_ Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 minute ago, 24K PureCool said: I think he just admitted that he is Drance or Jeff Paterson. I think Drance more likely. JPatt can't play the two face act as well as Drance. well if thats the case, then I know for sure he doesn't have inside info. 1 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt kilgore Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 56 minutes ago, Maddogy said: What I gathered from the announcement, the Sedins will likely: - spy on J.B. and the coaching staff and report directly to the ownership - be a tie breaker during player negotiations. They may ask Pettersson and Hughes, "do you want $ or do you want your names on the rafters?" - be very good at answering tough questions by answering questions that they wish you have asked. I do hope they are influential in that "do you want $ or do you want your names on the rafters?" thing. They did it with their first contract. They even got Kesler to buy in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NewbieCanuckFan Posted June 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: cool story, bud. I highly doubt you have any inside info on what Aqulini does. I search thru his garbage bins at least once a week. Send me a 'PM' for all the inside info. I got! 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 minute ago, NewbieCanuckFan said: I search thru his garbage bins at least once a week. Send me a 'PM' for all the inside info. I got! it was the suggestion that Aqulini wanted Willie D that blew it. I'm very happy with what I'm hearing out of the Sedins today, they are doing this the right way. Even with "meddling". 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Here's my question. Q. who will learn the most Sedins from Benning or Benning from the Sedins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: it was the suggestion that Aqulini wanted Willie D that blew it. I'm very happy with what I'm hearing out of the Sedins today, they are doing this the right way. Even with "meddling". You take the good with the bad. Canucks owner spends at least money. Worst is when you have a 'meddling' owner that isn't willing to put up his own money to try & make the club better. See the Vancouver Whitecaps as an example. Edited June 23, 2021 by NewbieCanuckFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, NewbieCanuckFan said: You take the good with the bad. Canucks owner spends at least money. Worst is when you have a 'meddling' owner that isn't willing to put up his own money to try & make the club better. See the Vancouver Whitecaps as an example. every one of the major GM or president hires has been given a lot of rope, sometimes maybe too much. Thats why I'm glad the Sedins are taking this approach, and learning things from the ground up, it just sets them up for success down the road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCosmoDuffGordon Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 I believe this move is more to please old man Aquilini. Older brother stepping and making sure there are advisors in place to make sure everything is being run smoothly and on course. I take this as more of a lead for Francesco from the family. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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