Confirmed with Link: Bergevin, Timmins & Paul Wilson Fired & Jeff Gorton Hired As EVP of Hockey Ops

[Fainting Couch]

I went to RDS.ca for shits and giggles (some of the clowns over there are pretty amusing)

Why go all the way over there when you have just as many clowns at home here?

 

[sandviper]

Funny that this Paul Wilson guy is looped in to this.

I'm sure it wasn't the only reason, let alone the main one, but look at the 3 names... they sacked the three main public facing individuals who were part of the draft debacle.

 

[Habsfan18]

Hoping to get more clarity on Gorton’s role today during Molson’s presser.

Not sure if he was concerned about a pushback with the anglo American VP angle, but Gorton was treated as a bit of an afterthought in that official team announcement. Odd wording in “retained” and in “during this process.” Almost implies it’s nothing more than a temporary consultant role.

Again, perhaps he’s being intentionally cautious due to the anglo angle..

I’m hoping this is truly Jeff Gorton’s team.

 

[Andy]

Hoping to get more clarity on Gorton’s role today during Molson’s presser.

Not sure if he was concerned about a pushback with the anglo American VP angle, but Gorton was treated as a bit of an afterthought in that official team announcement. Odd wording in “retained” and in “during this process.” Almost implies it’s nothing more than a temporary consultant role.

Again, perhaps he’s being intentionally cautious due to the anglo angle..

I’m hoping this is truly Jeff Gorton’s team.

I'm sure that the media will focus heavily on the language thing today, with the premier having a word.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Hoping to get more clarity on Gorton’s role today during Molson’s presser.

Not sure if he was concerned about a pushback with the anglo American VP angle, but Gorton was treated as a bit of an afterthought in that official team announcement. Odd wording in “retained” and in “during this process.” Almost implies it’s nothing more than a temporary consultant role.

Again, perhaps he’s being intentionally cautious due to the anglo angle..

I’m hoping this is truly Jeff Gorton’s team.

It seems like connected media (Seravalli just wrote one) seem to believe Gorton will be de facto GM.

 

[ROEN]

First move should be to name a captain

 

[SOLR]

lol ok. I guess you don’t know Patrick Roy. If people here tought that Bergevin was a egomaniac, wait for Roy.

Roy is completely different from Bergevin, stop creating links that don't exist.

Roy won 4 cups as a player, 1 memorial cup as GM-Coach. Bergevin won one cup in a low-level role.

Does Roy have an ego? For sure, but it's more than a fashion ego.

 

[dinodebino]

Wasn’t the guy Wilson replaced, Daniel Beauchamp, employing similar strong arm tactics that he justified as a means of protecting the brand? Habs have always strived to turn the media into a propaganda arm. How was Wilson any different?

Same tune from Donald. The Org has always played it tough. And now, because of media concentration (not a lot of media groups going around, and most have a vested interest in the Habs success), it’s easier to control.

 

[RabbleMasterBlaster]

I know this doesn't mean much but seriously guys...

It's Trevor TIMMINS. Not Timmons, Timens, Timmans...TIMMINS. The guy's been here for 20 years and somehow folks still seem to spell his name wrong.

Then it's GORTON...not GORTEN.

/vent done

So i've had some time to push this around in my head and knowing how Molson operated with MB, I'm not 100% sold on Gorton being the savior. I know we're all wrapped up in the fact that MB and his cronies are finally out but...we've been here before. Can it be worse?

 

[Andy]

I really hope the media gives Gorton a chance and doesn't crap on him for the next year because he doesn't speak French.

 

[Andy]

I know this doesn't mean much but seriously guys...

It's Trevor TIMMINS. Not Timmons, Timens, Timmans...TIMMINS. The guy's been here for 20 years and somehow folks still seem to spell his name wrong.

Then it's GORTON...not GORTEN.

/vent done

So i've had some time to push this around in my head and knowing how Molson operated with MB, I'm not 100% sold on Gorton being the savior. I know we're all wrapped up in the fact that MB and his cronies are finally out but...we've been here before. Can it be worse?

I haven't read any post about Gorton being the savior. I think what we're all hoping is that new blood gives the team some direction moving forward. Gorton has showed in the past that he pick a direction and stick to it. Hopefully he brings that here.

 

[Vachon23]

 

[Habs Halifax]

First move should be to name a captain

Doubt that happens. Rangers have not even named a captain since Ryan MacDonagh was traded about 5 years ago now! Naming a captain is not priority #1 IMO.