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Why?
Don't know much of anything about the guy but Buffalo hasn't been very successful so I'm actually curious as to why.
Why?
Don't know much of anything about the guy but Buffalo hasn't been very successful so I'm actually curious as to why.
I haven't seen only that as part of the discussion as there have been all sorts of shades of grey in this thread (and others). From "just wants to put a process in place" to "wants a figurehead GM" and a bunch in between. All of that has people talking because it's a change, it's different and we don't have enough history with him to really know what's going to happen. At the end of the day, he's going to be much more involved, even in hockey decisions, and there's no question that as he wants things done his way. He bought the team and they haven't been successful, so that's his right. Like I said, not necessarily a bad thing, just different and thus prompts discussion.
To me, the "figure head GM" came more from other stuff he's said than the Shannon tweet. He's come out and said pretty clearly that he wants to put a process in place where the "red/green" type decisions are automatic and that the process will survive even when people are changed. Call it what you want, but to me, that means that he's putting a process in place that takes some of the power away from what was traditionally a GM role. Doesn't mean a GM will be powerless and the GM still needs to make the "yellow" calls, but I think that's where a lot of the talk on "Figure head GM" is coming from.
Now there's a headscratcher.
I don't see anything in his resume that would qualify him to be a GM. Who knows though, could be a good candidate but not exactly one that would inspire much confidence and enthusiasm among your restless, dwindling fanbase.
Maybe he filled in the online form. Dundon's just checkin' boxes.
I am pretty sure that I somewhere read that Dundon will interview as many guys as possible, because he is searching for that right connection between him and new GM. So he will talk to many guys, don't take every name very seriously, as that's just a part of process IMO.
Some info about some AGMs here (paysite): Custance: The Top 10 assistant GMs ready for a promotion
I have no problem with the Canes letting go of Francis as soon as they realized it wasn't going to work, but I wouldn't be surprised to see hiring his replacement drag on a bit into the off-season, while the GM merry-go-round sorts itself out a bit.
I, for one, would be very surprised to see the search go on well into the off season. My suspicion is Dundon has an idea as to what the ideal candidate is like. I also think that he's getting significant advice from various hockey minds....he's said as much in other ways he's commented on running the business.
In the end, the job is pretty attractive given the base of players (we'll have to disagree on overall talent level of the team and especially the prospect pool). At some point, the necessity of getting somebody in the position well in advance of the draft and the opening of free agency will take over. While the draft might not be as significant for the upcoming GM, it will still be his responsibility to make sure it is executed according to plan. My guess, especially after tonights shit show, a coaching search will also be under way. The time required for all of this isn't insignificant. With all those factors, 2nd best or 3rd best options end up being taken.And again, my point is that it's not all about Dundon. If Paul Fenton thinks he's going to be the Nashville GM within two years, he's not taking our job. If BriseBois thinks he's got a shot at the Canadiens job, he's not taking ours. If McCrimmon thinks he's the odds-on favorite for the Seattle job, he's not taking our job.
It has nothing to do with Dundon being aggressive and impatient or having an idea what he wants. It has to do with the guy we want also wanting us, despite other jobs coming open and our job no longer being the "typical" GM job. If it's really more like a CEO, allowing managers to handle their areas, these AGMs may not be tripping over themselves to take our job.
oh yeah, let's hire Eichel as our GM, or he will slap our pee pee'sI don't really want someone who has spent the last ? amount of years employed with the Sabres except for Jack Eichel.
One name gone.
I read that as: "I'm not really interested in that job so I'll give an excuse to withdraw".
There are two AGM's currently in place so simply move Olczyk up to interim GM status. He's earned it.If I were Dundon, I'd just name somebody interim GM and say we'll do this in the offseason. To avoid further embarrassment like this, as much as anything.
This has a Kay Yow coaching search written all over it. Which washed up GM that is friends with TD will come in after a lengthy search wearing lipstick?
There are two AGM's currently in place so simply move Olczyk up to interim GM status. He's earned it.
On paper yes, but Velucci, has a role as Checkers coach and Olczyk is already in the Carolina front office. He'd be fine as an interim GM because you need continuity.I see it as the opposite. Dundon just ousted the guy who got the job presumably/largely through nepotism. Dundon seems more than capable of weeding through the potential candidates and selecting the best one. His approach to the Canes has been almost purely industrial rather than emotional, what indication has he given for us to assume the search will be anything other than "Let's find the right guy for the job"?
I'd say Velucci is even more qualified. He'd be a decent GM candidate if he weren't already internal (they should go outside).