The Jarmo Thread

[CBJWerenski8]

The VP of hockey operations in Montreal? I got my doubts.

Yeah, also JD’s hand pick GM for the Rangers and who he refused to fire, leading to his own dismissal.

 

[stevo61]

Yeah, also JD’s hand pick GM for the Rangers and who he refused to fire, leading to his own dismissal.

I think he has too much power in Montreal to want to leave. Would be a good hire but I think hes in a better professional role there

 

[Napoli]

I think he has too much power in Montreal to want to leave. Would be a good hire but I think hes in a better professional role there

Can you imagine turning down a GM position because the franchise is that bad?

I don't seriously think anyone would do that but then again, who knows?

 

[stevo61]

Mathieu Darche is another name that I guess got some attention last offseason. Been an assistant GM in Tampa for 2 years now and director of hockey operations for 5

Can you imagine turning down a GM position because the franchise is that bad?

I don't seriously think anyone would do that but then again, who knows?

But Gorton is above a GM in Montreal, he has more power which is why I dont think he'd leave

 

[Cyclones Rock]

I didn't know Marilyn Munster worked for the Jackets.

The Munster's Pat Priest is much more pleasing to the eye and probably has a better feel for hockey than the CBJ version.

 

[Monstershockey]

The Munster's Pat Priest is much more pleasing to the eye and probably has a better feel for hockey than the CBJ version.

I was thinking the Jackets could use a spell cooked up by Grandpa to make them better, but something always goes wrong, so they would still be the mess they are. But at least it would be funny.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Unfortunately this is probably the case. JD handles all the league business the McConnells don't want to have to be bothered with. It's enough just to own the team, I guess.


The issues involve a variety of aspects of hockey operations, not just roster construction and player management. I wonder whose title includes the words "hockey operations"?

If that is the McConnell "attitude" (which I have no idea whether it is or isn't), then he's not doing his father's memory any justice and it's time to sell/let someone else be the managing partner or whatever his title is.

Does it really matter? Effectively, it falls under JDs umbrella and it's probably a fair guess to say that Jarmo handles all of the day-to-day 'hockey ops" details.

I was thinking the Jackets could use a spell cooked up by Grandpa to make them better, but something always goes wrong, so they would still be the mess they are. But at least it would be funny.

It is worthy to note that NWA is on/right next to the former Ohio State Pen. The Munsters would be a fitting theme song for this operation as is.

 

[bleachdrinker]

The VP of hockey operations in Montreal? I got my doubts.

Tulsky would be great, hes been as assistant GM on a team thats improved when he and a couple other guys took important roles.

Chiarelli is sadly a possible option as the experienced guy.

Better not be Fletcher. That dude is the actual worst at his job and only got in because of his name

As a Flyers fan, I’d suggest making a deal with whatever deity you prefer to prevent Fletcher from being your GM.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

If that is the McConnell "attitude" (which I have no idea whether it is or isn't), then he's not doing his father's memory any justice and it's time to sell/let someone else be the managing partner or whatever his title is.

Does it really matter? Effectively, it falls under JDs umbrella and it's probably a fair guess to say that Jarmo handles all of the day-to-day 'hockey ops" details.

The McConnell “attitude” thing is just a theory I’ve assembled from a variety of seemingly unrelated pieces of evidence. No it’s not formal, official or known, just me thinking thoughts.

The “hockey ops” thing was me agreeing with you by snarkily placing all of the issues under that umbrella which is of course JD’s work, supposedly.

 

[MoeBartoli]

I have honestly landed on the fact JD is just mailing it on these days. Many here are calling for ownership to bag Jarmo but it’s JD that should be doing this. I understand him not firing Gorton in NY as he was competent. But Jarmo more than earns a pink slip. If JD isn’t going to fire him, then ownership has to step in with at least two pink slips. (Even coring Jarmo may not save JD, but he’d at least show some value by sending off Jarmo.)

 

[Cyclones Rock]

The McConnell “attitude” thing is just a theory I’ve assembled from a variety of seemingly unrelated pieces of evidence. No it’s not formal, official or known, just me thinking thoughts.

The “hockey ops” thing was me agreeing with you by snarkily placing all of the issues under that umbrella which is of course JD’s work, supposedly.

I can't believe that you were snarky. Color me surprised. LOL

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I can't believe that you were snarky. Color me surprised. LOL

Play against type every so often to keep em guessing.

 

[DarkandStormy]

Today is a good day to fire Jarmo Kekalainen.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Today is a good day to fire Jarmo Kekalainen.

So was yesterday. As was 1/22/22. And 1/22/21

 

[EDM]

New GM will be Rick Nash

 

[CBJWerenski8]

New GM will be Rick Nash

I wouldn’t be surprised if ownership made the new GM keep him on staff, but I don’t think there’s a shot in hell he gets the full time gig.

 

[Mogo]

All I can say is that I know a guy whos good buddies with an ex jacket. He told me this ex player obsolutely hated Jarmo and expeciallly how he handled contract negotions.

 

[majormajor]

All I can say is that I know a guy whos good buddies with an ex jacket. He told me this ex player obsolutely hated Jarmo and expeciallly how he handled contract negotions.

Wasn't Bill Zito handling the negotiations for the Jackets?

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

All I can say is that I know a guy whos good buddies with an ex jacket. He told me this ex player obsolutely hated Jarmo and expeciallly how he handled contract negotions.

I'm not even an ex-jacket and I hate how jarmo handled contract negotiations.

Wasn't Bill Zito handling the negotiations for the Jackets?

I would say yes but Jarmo was ultimately in control. How many contentious contract negotiations have we heard about from Zito in Florida?

 

[majormajor]

I would say yes but Jarmo was ultimately in control. How many contentious contract negotiations have we heard about from Zito in Florida?

Hard to say, players are falling over themselves trying to get on that team.

 

[Monk]

Wasn't Bill Zito handling the negotiations for the Jackets?

That's what a guy I know who's friend's mom's cousin knows an ex-player said.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Hard to say, players are falling over themselves trying to get on that team.

Zito has also shown he's willing to make big moves.

I'm not sure jarmo could or would have been willing to pull off the Huberdeau for Tkachuk trade with Huberdeau coming off a 115 point season.

 

[DarkandStormy]

Although it's still a good day to fire Jarmo Kekalainen, Portzline said he was told to expect a quiet break.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Wasn't Bill Zito handling the negotiations for the Jackets?

He was, and Josh Flynn is handling it now (as evidenced by him in the Gaudreau signing Behind the battle negotiating to both his agent and gudbransons)

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Via portzlines podcast