Confirmed with Link: Canucks hire Rutherford as POHO/Interim GM | PT2

[Mr. Canucklehead]

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[December5th]

gilman hype gillis hype

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

gilman hype gillis hype

 

[likash]

Lol at Burke helping the Canucks. He was the spearhead for the recapture penalty. He was jealous that Gillis won 2 president trophies while his best result in Vancouver was the 2nd round and he shit in bed when he was GM of Toronto. He pumped Jimbo's tires for years.

 

[Melvin]

I like that Chris Higgins is now the entire Player Development department. Not like PD has been a problem for the Canucks or anything. Stan Smyl and Ryan Johnson sure did quality work there.

 

[Peen]

@HiggsBroson ^

 

[likash]

Just wait untill JR trades Petey+Pearson for the ghost of Malkin.

 

[AppleHoneySauce]

I like that Chris Higgins is now the entire Player Development department. Not like PD has been a problem for the Canucks or anything. Stan Smyl and Ryan Johnson sure did quality work there.

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Has he been made the new PD head recently? I thought smyl still head that role?

 

[bossram]

I like that Chris Higgins is now the entire Player Development department. Not like PD has been a problem for the Canucks or anything. Stan Smyl and Ryan Johnson sure did quality work there.

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Surely not an indication of Vancouver's player development process at all that basically every successful young player they've integrated in the Benning era was NHL-ready coming out of their junior/college/European program...

 

[Petey O]

I like that Chris Higgins is now the entire Player Development department. Not like PD has been a problem for the Canucks or anything. Stan Smyl and Ryan Johnson sure did quality work there.

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Well, even developing a bunch of "meh" players will actually be a significant improvement on our previous player development, so I say go Chris.

 

[Vector]

 

[Nucker101]

Well, even developing a bunch of "meh" players will actually be a significant improvement on our previous player development, so I say go Chris.

Chris seems to have the qualities that would translate well into that role. Was drafted as a skilled prospect but adapted his game to become an effective versatile role player that still produced at a decent rate offensively. Great work ethic as well, he was always great at puck battles and playing along the boards.

I remember being surprised by his game when Gillis traded for him, didn’t expect him to be so well rounded.

 

[WTG]

I am a bit perplexed. Rutherford was hired 2 days ago, but the press conference won't be till Monday?
A bit strange for things to happen so slowly. I was surprised they didn't interview him between periods yesterday.

I don't really know what the procedure is for other teams but this is taking a bit longer than usual, right?

 

[ziploc]

I am a bit perplexed. Rutherford was hired 2 days ago, but the press conference won't be till Monday?
A bit strange for things to happen so slowly. I was surprised they didn't interview him between periods yesterday.

I don't really know what the procedure is for other teams but this is taking a bit longer than usual, right?

To be fair, Rutherford is quite old, and there are a lot of stairs.

 

[Melvin]

I am a bit perplexed. Rutherford was hired 2 days ago, but the press conference won't be till Monday?
A bit strange for things to happen so slowly. I was surprised they didn't interview him between periods yesterday.

I don't really know what the procedure is for other teams but this is taking a bit longer than usual, right?

not really. Jeff Gorton in MTL was 3 or 4 days later as I recall.

 

[TruGr1t]

I am a bit perplexed. Rutherford was hired 2 days ago, but the press conference won't be till Monday?
A bit strange for things to happen so slowly. I was surprised they didn't interview him between periods yesterday.

I don't really know what the procedure is for other teams but this is taking a bit longer than usual, right?

I believe it was mentioned at some point on the People's Show that Rutherford was sick, and he's waiting until he feels better to travel. Or something along those lines.

I agree, though, ownership could easily have had this all in place before even firing Benning. There is probably some credence to the fact this was an Aquilini family decision, and not a Francesco decision. That would also somewhat explain the weird press conference and series of events.

 

[Nucker101]

To be fair, Rutherford is quite old, and there are a lot of stairs.

 

[WTG]

I believe it was mentioned at some point on the People's Show that Rutherford was sick, and he's waiting until he feels better to travel. Or something along those lines.

I agree, though, ownership could easily have had this all in place before even firing Benning. There is probably some credence to the fact this was an Aquilini family decision, and not a Francesco decision. That would also somewhat explain the weird press conference and series of events.

Completely fair. Maybe I'm just being a little bit antsy wanting to know what the plan is.

 

[Paulinbc]

To be fair, Rutherford is quite old, and there are a lot of stairs.

Is he even in town yet?

 

[Bettman Returnz]

Is he even in town yet?

Thought I heard he will be this weekend (at some point)

 

[arttk]

I am a bit perplexed. Rutherford was hired 2 days ago, but the press conference won't be till Monday?
A bit strange for things to happen so slowly. I was surprised they didn't interview him between periods yesterday.

I don't really know what the procedure is for other teams but this is taking a bit longer than usual, right?

You don’t need a Poho to be on the ground asap. Most of the work he is going to do is talk to people, hire people and figure out the direction of the club and all of that stuff takes time.

 

[thenextone]

No mention of Smyl of FA.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

No mention of Smyl of FA.

Letters like this are always interesting to see who doesn’t merit a mention.

Oh well. Thanks for his service, hopefully on better replacements.

 

[rypper]

His format for the letter reminds me of when Francesco tweeted a picture from the draft that was like FAQ.gif.pdf makes you wonder if anyone in the outgoing office (or remaining) has a basic understanding of Microsoft Word or similar programs.

 

[TruGr1t]

No mention of Smyl of FA.

Considering he mentions de Bonis and Stipec this is all Aquilini family stuff. None of these are really hockey people per say. They were the family representatives. Speaks again to some potential shifting power structure on that side of the business with Rutherford coming in. Maybe they have told Francesco he's moving back.

This probably also speaks to increased autonomy for Rutherford if he's the one responsible for these positions. Even going back to Gillis the GMs basically inherited these people from the Aquilinis.