tarheelhockey
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Confirmed with Link: Francis out as GM - Don Waddell named GM 5/8/18
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HisIceness
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I'm not really sure what to make anymore of this GM search. Its just about as embarrassing as U of Tennessee searching for a football coach. At least we didn't have a guy on board and then he get sideswiped by fans, at least not yet.
Navin R Slavin
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What's to understand here? The GM search is over. Don Waddell is the GM.
We had two GMs all along. Dundon chose the one he liked better. Case closed. As far as I'm concerned, we might as well close the thread.
bleedgreen
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I’m curious to Don’s comments when asked, “didn’t you say you weren’t in the running or interested in this job?”.
Navin R Slavin
Fifth line center
Simple: he was lying. Oh well.
Or maybe it just became more complicated when it became clear that candidates for this new-look front office wouldn't be available.
Or maybe he wasn't interested in the role long-term, but is happy to do it short-term during a transitional period.
But it doesn't matter now, practically speaking. The die is cast. There is no GM search at present, according to Donny himself.
TheBigKahuna
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Maybe Waddell was only making $80k and the $300k was too tempting.
Select a seat is next week. I’m sure Waddell will be around. I couldn’t care less about the GM though, it’s not as if lacking a GM is preventing moves. I’m asking about the pick if I get the chance.
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We need to have a clear cut GM and coach by free agency comes around. If it's Waddell, officially announce it as such.
But it's going to be difficult to convince free agents to join the team if they don't have a clue who they're playing for.
But it's going to be difficult to convince free agents to join the team if they don't have a clue who they're playing for.
Hulkacaniac
You MUST
They've said the gm would likely be filled by the end of the month.
Makes sense to wait for another round or two of the Playoffs to end. See if any coaches shake out. Same with Vellucci in Charlotte.
Brock Anton
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Ditto for the head coach, we all know it's gonna be Brindy, why even wait?
Negan4Coach
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I thought it was pretty clear Dundon was the GM and Wadell and that other guy they just hired were just to make sure he doesn't go off the reservation too much.
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In Carolina, Waddell doesn’t have to build from scratch as he ultimately failed to sustainably do in Atlanta. Also, unlike Atlanta, he has access to a scouting staff that he’s seen from the other chair he’s been sitting in pump out a bunch of quality prospects outside of the 1st round. To top it off, the Canes won the lottery and now are in a position to draft what he called a “potential superstar.”
This is a great opportunity to remake what is an awful legacy. He’d be crazy not to want this particular job.
This is a great opportunity to remake what is an awful legacy. He’d be crazy not to want this particular job.
Novacane
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Well, at least another team is churning through candidates
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What? OMG no! AHHHHH!
My Special Purpose
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If Toronto goes with Hunter, will TD "spend what it takes" to hire away Dubas? All these guys who think they can get a "better" gig are going to be looking for a job when Toronto and Minny fill their positions. I'll laugh out loud if Fenton doesn't get the Minnesota job. I get the feeling he was counting on it, but despite interviewing and knowing the owner well, they're still bringing people in.
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I would be shocked and think there is very little chance he spends what it takes for Dubas. I'm not saying that's a bad thing though.
I think Dundon just has basically zero imbedded influence which will push him to hire a name. If Dubas has built a name because he can actually say “I was responsible for and/or have connections with <enter impressive arguments>“ then I don’t see why he couldn’t make a case for the salary he wants. If anyone is going to be worth the cash it would seem to me that it would be someone with the connections and reputation of a guy like Dubas.
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I would be surprised if Toronto doesn’t go with Dubas...
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The latest is that Hunter has the edge.
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Interesting. I thought Dubas was the golden boy being groomed for the slot. Him and Hunter are fairly different so if Leafs want to stay with a more “old school” GM then Hunter is the obvious choice.
I don’t think it’s likely but would love to have Dubas here and I think he would bring a lot of what Dundon is looking for so just maybe...
cptjeff
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Makes me wonder if a couple early exits have the Leafs questioning whether the golden boy's approach is what they want to go with long term.
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