Popular Post -Vintage Canuck- Posted January 24, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2022 Jim Rutherford is sure doing a great job overhauling the front office. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 22 minutes ago, Provost said: I like the addition of someone who has experience as an agent and can bring that sensibility to things. This seems like the Chris Gear replacement, though I am sure the exact roles are going to be different with a lot more bodies in the room. This also makes me thing the GM is already hired and just doing some finalizing of details, at this point of the GM hiring process you would think they would be involved in any AGM hires... just like Rutherford was basically hired before Boudreau and OKed him coming onboard. or the new GM is just going to be the face of a management team and not in the mold of the traditional GM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josepho Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 This is an excellent hire. We really needed this type of person in our front office. I'm very excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post b3. Posted January 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2022 But did she draft Dwight Howard? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanucks25 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 10 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Jim Rutherford is sure doing a great job overhauling the front office. Seemed as though Botterill was a lock a few weeks ago but nothing has been announced thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Another winning move by JR. This organization is very quickly being transformed in the office with high-quality hires. Will be interesting to see the changes on the ice when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolexSub Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Great onboard!! I give it 2 thumbs up for this move!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sell.the.team Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 player agents have worked out really great for us in the past! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hockeyville88 Posted January 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) Hi all, It's been years since I logged on to CDC (do we still call it that!?) during the day. As some of you veterans probably remember, I used to live on here during my university days. Not so much anymore as life has taken over just a bit. Anyways, I had to hop on at the first opportunity since hearing this news, just to say that I have never been prouder to be a Canucks fan. I have given the team a lot of flack the past few years, for their on-ice performance and also for their, at times, lack of progressiveness when it comes to embracing change in hockey. I was concerned with the hiring of Jim Rutherford, that this trend would continue. After all, he is an older, Caucasian male, and so I could understand why he might not be the most progressive. Well, I am thrilled to have been wrong about that. The hiring of Émilie is a tremendous move for the Canucks. Everything I have heard about her is that she is knowledgeable and tenacious in her work. She knows the game and the business, and will bring that wealth of knowledge to our team. In addition, she gives hope and inspiration to many girls and even women like myself who always dreamt of playing pro hockey but never had the chance. I now work in pro sports. I love it, but I dream of the day I can work in pro women's sports. Yesterday, I went to buy new hockey gear. All the stuff I tried on didn't fit right. It was too tight in some places and enormous in others. I was complaining about this to the sales clerk and he went "why don't you just try some of the women's equipment?" I honestly had no idea that they made hockey equipment specific to women's bodies. The minute I tried on the pants, they fit perfectly. I sat there with tears in my eyes, watching an entire team of girls get fitted for gear, knowing that this is what progress looks like. This is a monumental day for women in sports, and the Canucks were behind it. I am so very proud. This won't prevent me from bashing Tyler Minors...Myers ...the next time he takes a useless penalty, but my respect and loyalty for this club just went way up. Well done Canucks. Have a great day, all. Edited January 24, 2022 by hockeyville88 13 1 10 1 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken. Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Hockey player, finance major, player agent, and a lawyer. Quite the talented woman I must say... looking forward to what she brings to the table. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Optimist Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Superb hire. I wonder who the gm short list is now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Primal Optimist Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 8 minutes ago, hockeyville88 said: Hi all, It's been years since I logged on to CDC (do we still call it that!?) during the day. As some of you veterans probably remember, I used to live on here during my university days. Not so much anymore as life has taken over just a bit. Anyways, I had to hop on at the first opportunity since hearing this news, just to say that I have never been prouder to be a Canucks fan. I have given the team a lot of flack the past few years, for their on-ice performance and also for their, at times, lack of progressiveness when it comes to embracing change in hockey. I was concerned with the hiring of Jim Rutherford, that this trend would continue. After all, he is an older, Caucasian male, and so I could understand why he might not be the most progressive. Well, I am thrilled to have been wrong about that. The hiring of Émilie is a tremendous move for the Canucks. Everything I have heard about her is that she is knowledgeable and tenacious in her work. She knows the game and the business, and will bring that wealth of knowledge to our team. In addition, she gives hope and inspiration to many girls and even women like myself who always dreamt of playing pro hockey but never had the chance. I now work in pro sports. I love it, but I dream of the day I can work in pro women's sports. Yesterday, I went to buy new hockey gear. All the stuff I tried on didn't fit right. It was too tight in some places and enormous in others. I was complaining about this to the sales clerk and he went "why don't you just try some of the women's equipment?" I honestly had no idea that they made hockey equipment specific to women's bodies. The minute I tried on the pants, they fit perfectly. I sat there with tears in my eyes, watching an entire team of girls get fitted for gear, knowing that this is what progress looks like. This is a monumental day for women in sports, and the Canucks were behind it. I am so very proud. This won't prevent me from bashing Tyler Minors...Myers ...the next time he takes a useless penalty, but my respect and loyalty for this club just went way up. Well done Canucks. Have a great day, all. Come bash Myers with me more often, I need the support, l9l. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Sounds like a great move. Going to reserve judgment on the new management team once the GM is hired of course on the moves they make over the next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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appleboy Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 46 minutes ago, Captain Canuck #12 said: The first step in Rutherford's plan to pry Lafreniere out of New York......? She should certainly know if he is worth going after. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 1 hour ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Émilie Castonguay becomes the first female Assistant General Manager in team history: Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President, Hockey Operations and Interim General Manager Jim Rutherford announced today that Émilie Castonguay has been named Assistant General Manager. Castonguay becomes the first female Assistant General Manager in team history. Castonguay joins the Canucks from Momentum Hockey where she became the first female NHLPA Certified Agent in Canada in 2016, representing numerous players at all levels including the NHL, AHL, Junior and internationally. "Émilie has extensive experience, is driven to succeed, and has a strong reputation in hockey for her intelligence and work ethic," said Rutherford. "She will play a lead role in player contracts and negotiation, managing the collective bargaining agreement, and her voice will be heard in all aspects of hockey operations. She will be a key member of our leadership team and we are pleased to welcome her to Vancouver." "It is an honour to join the Vancouver Canucks and I am grateful to Jim and the Aquilini family for the opportunity," said Castonguay. "The Canucks have a passionate fanbase and an exciting young team with a bright future. I can't wait to help build a winning organization that continues to grow and challenges for championship." Castonguay, who was named one of the 25 most powerful women in hockey by Sportsnet in 2020, played four years of NCAA Division 1 hockey at Niagara University, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance in 2009 and won a National Scholar Athlete award for her success both on the ice and in the classroom. Following her studies at Niagara, she earned a law degree from l'Université de Montréal in 2012 and is a member of the Quebec Bar Association. https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/emilie-castonguay-named-assistant-general-manager/c-330129258 Holy qualified batman. Impressive resume. Obviously a very driven personality. I had seen some people on social media implying this was an equal opportunity or “woke” hire. Look at this woman’s qualifications. This is a good hire in my opinion. Well done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 22 minutes ago, hockeyville88 said: Hi all, It's been years since I logged on to CDC (do we still call it that!?) during the day. As some of you veterans probably remember, I used to live on here during my university days. Not so much anymore as life has taken over just a bit. Anyways, I had to hop on at the first opportunity since hearing this news, just to say that I have never been prouder to be a Canucks fan. I have given the team a lot of flack the past few years, for their on-ice performance and also for their, at times, lack of progressiveness when it comes to embracing change in hockey. I was concerned with the hiring of Jim Rutherford, that this trend would continue. After all, he is an older, Caucasian male, and so I could understand why he might not be the most progressive. Well, I am thrilled to have been wrong about that. The hiring of Émilie is a tremendous move for the Canucks. Everything I have heard about her is that she is knowledgeable and tenacious in her work. She knows the game and the business, and will bring that wealth of knowledge to our team. In addition, she gives hope and inspiration to many girls and even women like myself who always dreamt of playing pro hockey but never had the chance. I now work in pro sports. I love it, but I dream of the day I can work in pro women's sports. Yesterday, I went to buy new hockey gear. All the stuff I tried on didn't fit right. It was too tight in some places and enormous in others. I was complaining about this to the sales clerk and he went "why don't you just try some of the women's equipment?" I honestly had no idea that they made hockey equipment specific to women's bodies. The minute I tried on the pants, they fit perfectly. I sat there with tears in my eyes, watching an entire team of girls get fitted for gear, knowing that this is what progress looks like. This is a monumental day for women in sports, and the Canucks were behind it. I am so very proud. This won't prevent me from bashing Tyler Minors...Myers ...the next time he takes a useless penalty, but my respect and loyalty for this club just went way up. Well done Canucks. Have a great day, all. welcome back! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 great hire, LFG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 1 hour ago, kanucks25 said: ya but what will weis- Never mind congrats to her. Barrier broken. I'm proud of you 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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