The Lock Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Just now, nuckin_futz said: I hear ya I am cautiously pessimistic. But they do deserve full marks for landing Kuzmenko for free. That was a grand slam home run. The rest is pretty meh so far. Yeah, the problem is Kuzmenko feels like he's the only good to come out of what management's done. Maybe the fact that they got a pick back for Hamonic? However, if we have to stretch that much to find something else good... that's not good. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Just now, BarnBurner said: What I really find ridiculous is that, JR is 73 years old? And should be in a position to retire comfortably. So, why subject yourself to such idiocy? JR loves being a key guy on an NHL team. Look how often he speaks to the media! It’s like a drug to him. It’s intoxicating. He’s addicted. He will sell his soul to be “the guy”. And he’s selling right now. He’s being the hand puppet of a foolish, meddling (in hockey ops) owner. It’s sad to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnBurner Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Alflives said: Yup. Aquilini hires people he knows will follow his direction. And if someone does step out of line and question his philosophy then he fires them. JR is still here, so clearly he’s still a hand puppet. Yeah, but it's insane. Why does Rutherford need to be here at his age? He must be one sadistic bastard, to say the least. A sucker for punishment? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, The Lock said: Yeah, the problem is Kuzmenko feels like he's the only good to come out of what management's done. Maybe the fact that they got a pick back for Hamonic? However, if we have to stretch that much to find something else good... that's not good. lol Getting a 3rd back for Hamonic was straight up witchcraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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UnkNuk Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 23 minutes ago, BarnBurner said: What I really find ridiculous is that, JR is 73 years old? And should be in a position to retire comfortably. So, why subject yourself to such idiocy? Because he loves being part of the game? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkNuk Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 26 minutes ago, nuckin_futz said: I hear ya I am cautiously pessimistic. But they do deserve full marks for landing Kuzmenko for free. That was a grand slam home run. The rest is pretty meh so far. I'm wondering whether they have an inside line to the KHL? Maybe a couple of other older players are ready to come to North America to play in the NHL next season and want to play in Vancouver? Especially since Kuzmenko was treated pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepThoughts Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 I don't seem to remember a team president being so prominent with the press as Rutherford is - almost presenting himself as the GM. Didn't seem this way with Linden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 4 hours ago, chon derry said: They’ve all got a drinking problem…. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 54 minutes ago, BarnBurner said: Yeah, but it's insane. Why does Rutherford need to be here at his age? Quick question: At what age does someone cease to be useful? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 He has done nothing good for us. If anything we are worse off now than where we were before. And we weren't very well off before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeQuinnAndEggs Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Yes I do. We finally have Stanley cup pedigree in our front office. Rome wasn't built in a day, be patient. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 minute ago, BlakeQuinnAndEggs said: Yes I do. We finally have Stanley cup pedigree in our front office. Rome wasn't built in a day, be patient. No, but he was suspended for four games. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 22 minutes ago, BlakeQuinnAndEggs said: Yes I do. We finally have Stanley cup pedigree in our front office. Rome wasn't built in a day, be patient. Rome wasn't built over 5 millennia either. I think we're closer to being Pompeii.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BarnBurner Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Curmudgeon said: Quick question: At what age does someone cease to be useful? That's not the point. I can think of many other things I'd rather be doing at any age, let alone at 73, then subject myself to a pressure cooker, such as running the Canucks. And clearly, money shouldn't be a concern for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wai_lai416 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 no.. coz frankly JR is not the right guy for this organization.. he's not good at rebuildling.. he's good if you are retooling with a roster that's close.. he can retool a contender.. i don't trust him to retool a pretender.. he usually trade to add.. not trade for future.. i can't think of him making any good trades for futures in his history.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnBurner Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, UnkNuk said: Because he loves being part of the game? Sure, I guess. But at 73, I can think of a lot of other things I'd rather be doing than subjecting myself to the insanity of running a gong show. Especially, dealing with the owner we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxNaslundxX Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Yeah, Its highly likely that some of my trust issues have developed because of canucks management. I dont trust anybody these days. I trust results and actions. Ive seen none. But heard lots of words. Seems like gaslighting. Back and forth. Doesnt know what to do. No concrete plan. Ect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) nvm Edited January 30, 2023 by Curmudgeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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