-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Details: Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that Alex Trinca has been named Director, Sport Performance to lead the club's Human Performance department. Trinca replaces Bryan Marshall, who has decided to move on after spending 14 seasons with the Canucks in a variety of roles, including Director, Applied Sport Science since 2019. "We are very excited to welcome Alex Trinca to the Vancouver Canucks as we continue to focus on providing the best training and resources for our players," said Allvin. "Alex has an impressive resume, including nearly eight years of experience in the National Hockey League and several more with other private sports performance practices. He has worked with some of the game's greatest athletes and served as a member of two championship teams in Pittsburgh. "We would also like to thank Bryan Marshall for his hard work and contributions during his entire tenure with the organization," continued Allvin. "His commitment to providing exceptional care to Canucks players and prospects is greatly appreciated, and we wish him the best in his next chapter." Trinca joins the Canucks after spending each of the last seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins as Strength and Conditioning Coach, including their back-to-back Stanley Cup Championship seasons in 2015.16 and 2016.17. In his role, he was involved in the design and implementation of the team and individual players' training programs as well as sports science programs to assist with player load management, injury risk mitigation, and performance nutrition. Prior to working professionally as a performance coach, Trinca obtained a Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology and Exercise Science from York University as well as a Masters of Kinesiology, Applied Exercise Physiology from the University of Calgary. He is also a certified Sports Scientist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Exercise Physiologist. https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/alex-trinca-named-director-sport-performance/c-344426400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck You Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 (edited) I think they got the last name wrong..Think they meant Burrows. Edited May 16, 2023 by Canuck You 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 But have they said anything controversial on twitter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 2 hours ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said: Hey, cool - more former Penguins staff! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24K PureCool Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Not surprised with Jim Nepoford. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -AJ- Posted May 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2023 More Pens. I sometimes wonder if we're actually hiring the best candidates or just Jim's old buddies. 2 2 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, -AJ- said: More Pens. I sometimes wonder if we're actually hiring the best candidates or just Jim's old buddies. Nothing wrong with hiring people you know can do the job well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -AJ- Posted May 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, VancouverHabitant said: Nothing wrong with hiring people you know can do the job well. Absolutely true, but I'd also appreciate due diligence in seeking out the best candidate. It's possible that Trinca is the best candidate, but given the slew of ex-Pens hires, it's hard not to suspect that the team isn't doing due diligence and just saving time and money to hire a "good enough" candidate instead of the best. 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, -AJ- said: Absolutely true, but I'd also appreciate due diligence in seeking out the best candidate. It's possible that Trinca is the best candidate, but given the slew of ex-Pens hires, it's hard not to suspect that the team isn't doing due diligence and just saving time and money to hire a "good enough" candidate instead of the best. Certainly, anyone working for an NHL organization is likely to have credentials to do x job, doesn't mean Jim isn't also creating a boys club of sorts. Intentionally or not. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophomore Jinx Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) If they're Swedish or from the Pens, we'll take 'em! Edited May 17, 2023 by Sophomore Jinx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baggins Posted May 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Coconuts said: 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) Is he a small winger? Edited May 17, 2023 by DrJockitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 18 hours ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said: Hey, cool - more former Penguins staff! Any chance they can bring Crosby too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Starting to reek of an old boy's club but to be honest if they can build a winner I don't care, if they can't then it's just sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunjabiCanucks Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 17 hours ago, -AJ- said: More Pens. I sometimes wonder if we're actually hiring the best candidates or just Jim's old buddies. now we just need crosby to come for a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Shocker! Pittsburgh guys hire more Pittsburgh guys..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 He’s bald so he must be qualified. P 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 So are we expecting Sid, Geno, and Letang to join the Canucks soon??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, -AJ- said: Absolutely true, but I'd also appreciate due diligence in seeking out the best candidate. It's possible that Trinca is the best candidate, but given the slew of ex-Pens hires, it's hard not to suspect that the team isn't doing due diligence and just saving time and money to hire a "good enough" candidate instead of the best. kind of a silly take. if you know some excels in their job, why you interview unknowns? PA/JR obviously knew Tocchett and by all accounts he looks like an excellent hire. And Tocchett being the fitness guy that he is, may have pushed for Trinca as well. I think this is less about “saving time and money” versus going w people you know and are confident in. Edited May 17, 2023 by Angry Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 8 minutes ago, Angry Goose said: kind of a silly take. if you know some excels in their job, why you interview unknowns? PA/JR obviously knew Tocchett and by all accounts he looks like an excellent hire. And Tocchett being the fitness guy that he is, may have pushed for Trinca as well. I think this is less about “saving time and money” versus going w people you know and are confident in. I see it as they might know that Trinca is an 85/100, which is quite good and acceptable for the industry. That said, there might be a 90/100 or a 95/100 that is available for hire, but if we didn't explore options, we have forgone that opportunity to hire those better options. Trinca might be good enough at 85/100, but we might end up not being as good as we could have been had we explored more options. Again, this is all speculative as I obviously have no insight into the actual hiring process they used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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