Mike Gillis ready to return to NHL, but not as general manager - Sportsnet.ca
I Really think this is EXACTLY the type of guy the Sabres need as a 'President of Hockey Operations' going forward (if not already promised to Ralph) - maybe Gillis is not a perfect fit, but he has done every job in hockey, & certainly knows his stuff - Could act as a capable General & liason between the Pegulas & the actual day-to-day operations of the team they seem so disinterested in.
An Ops guy at the top of the tree would also be able to hold the GM and everybody else in the chain accountable.
Would ideally love Lou Lamoriello, but as he's already taken we could also look to a straight laced guy like Doug Risebrough, Paul Holmgren or even Brian Burke to potentially turn around out this crap pile of an organization if Gillis doesn't float your boat... Ultimately we need an experienced leader at the top of the pyramid & Kim isn't it....
Thoughts?
I Really think this is EXACTLY the type of guy the Sabres need as a 'President of Hockey Operations' going forward (if not already promised to Ralph) - maybe Gillis is not a perfect fit, but he has done every job in hockey, & certainly knows his stuff - Could act as a capable General & liason between the Pegulas & the actual day-to-day operations of the team they seem so disinterested in.
An Ops guy at the top of the tree would also be able to hold the GM and everybody else in the chain accountable.
Would ideally love Lou Lamoriello, but as he's already taken we could also look to a straight laced guy like Doug Risebrough, Paul Holmgren or even Brian Burke to potentially turn around out this crap pile of an organization if Gillis doesn't float your boat... Ultimately we need an experienced leader at the top of the pyramid & Kim isn't it....
Thoughts?