Confirmed with Link: Francesco Aquilini gives his thoughts on the season

[valkynax]

Actually, those who know him (or knew him) suggest Frankie is a lot like Sonny Corleone. Very much a hot head like that.

operation horse head is a go, i repeat, operation horse head is a go.

 

[Fatass]

Actually, those who know him (or knew him) suggest Frankie is a lot like Sonny Corleone. Very much a hot head like that.

Does Aquilini have the big character flaw of thinking he’s the smartest person in the room? I have no idea what he’s really like, but I get he thinks he’s smarter than others, so he gets too involved in things he really shouldn’t.

 

[Hit the post]

Actually, those who know him (or knew him) suggest Frankie is a lot like Sonny Corleone. Very much a hot head like that.

Sonny had very large hands though.

 

[y2kcanucks]

Does Aquilini have the big character flaw of thinking he’s the smartest person in the room? I have no idea what he’s really like, but I get he thinks he’s smarter than others, so he gets too involved in things he really shouldn’t.

Yes pretty much. He's a typical rich boy.

 

[4Twenty]

I think we win the Cup if Hamhuis doesn’t get hurt checking Lucic. However, I don’t see Hamhuis as a core piece on that team. He was a key piece, but not core.
I see core as:
Goalie...Lou
Number one center...Hank
Checking center PK guy...Kesler
Top scoring play driving winger...Danny
Elite scoring PP Dman...Errhoff
Shut down PP,PK, and minute munching D man...Edler

The rest of the players are all key to success, but are more easily changed than the core pieces. IMO, of course.

Sorry, that's ridiculous.

Ehrhoff and Edler were the 2nd pair offensive guys.

Matchup D IMO are much more valuable than offensive defensman. Edler was the most valuable asset, but Hamhuis was the top defender on the team.

 

[Fatass]

Sorry, that's ridiculous.

Ehrhoff and Edler were the 2nd pair offensive guys.

Matchup D IMO are much more valuable than offensive defensman. Edler was the most valuable asset, but Hamhuis was the top defender on the team.

So how do you rank Hamhuis as a core guy if Errhoff is our top offensive D man, and Edler is our top all round D man? Do we disagree on the definition of core pieces?

 

[WestCoast CyberG]

Actually, those who know him (or knew him) suggest Frankie is a lot like Sonny Corleone. Very much a hot head like that.

Given how easlily he was willing to turn on Linden...Jim Benning is closer to Frankie Pentangeli then Sonny.

 

[4Twenty]

So how do you rank Hamhuis as a core guy if Errhoff is our top offensive D man, and Edler is our top all round D man? Do we disagree on the definition of core pieces?

I guess so. When they let Ehrhoff walk after that season, the PP still ticked along, and Bieksa was able to put up 40+ points in the same usage. Ehrhoff was a luxury piece, Hamhuis was the guy out over the boards every time the other teams 1st line came out.

You think the guys who played all the offensive situations are more valuable than the matchup guys, I disagree.

 

[Fatass]

I guess so. When they let Ehrhoff walk after that season, the PP still ticked along, and Bieksa was able to put up 40+ points in the same usage. Ehrhoff was a luxury piece, Hamhuis was the guy out over the boards every time the other teams 1st line came out.

You think the guys who played all the offensive situations are more valuable than the matchup guys, I disagree.

I think Edler was a core piece, because he played in all situations: PP, PK, and match up 5 on 5. Hamhuis only played, as you say, a shutdown role. That’s a key piece to me, but not a core piece, because it’s easier to replace.

 

[polarbearcub]

 

[Fatass]

He kind of said nothing. Shouldn’t he give a clear statement about the team’s direction, and who will be leading?

 

[polarbearcub]

He kind of said nothing. Shouldn’t he give a clear statement about the team’s direction, and who will be leading?

Did you read the tweet? He said he is going to elaborate on Sunday in a letter

 

[Fatass]

Did you read the tweet? He said he is going to elaborate on Sunday in a letter

So why not just make his letter known on Sunday? What’s the point of this Tweet? He’s basically saying he’s not saying anything of importance until Sunday, right? This Tweet says nothing other than announce he’s saying something on Sunday.
It’s more of an advertisement for his coming letter than anything.

 

[me2]

He kind of said nothing. Shouldn’t he give a clear statement about the team’s direction, and who will be leading?

Oooh a letter, full Melnik time or say nothing?

 

[polarbearcub]

So why not just make his letter known on Sunday? What’s the point of this Tweet? He’s basically saying he’s not saying anything of importance until Sunday, right? This Tweet says nothing other than announce he’s saying something on Sunday.
It’s more of an advertisement for his coming letter than anything.

He’s a strange person

 

[NoShowWilly]

hope Aquilini pulls out the triple chop action.

 

[clunk]

So why not just make his letter known on Sunday? What’s the point of this Tweet? He’s basically saying he’s not saying anything of importance until Sunday, right? This Tweet says nothing other than announce he’s saying something on Sunday.
It’s more of an advertisement for his coming letter than anything.

Attention whore.

 

[y2kcanucks]

Ugh. It’ll be a stupid letter about how he’s not happy they missed the playoffs but he’s happy about the development of some of the kids and he’s confident in sticking with Jim and the plan. He’s going to hitch his wagon to stupidity.

 

[Fatass]

Ugh. It’ll be a stupid letter about how he’s not happy they missed the playoffs but he’s happy about the development of some of the kids and he’s confident in sticking with Jim and the plan. He’s going to hitch his wagon to stupidity.

I agree with you about what Aquilini will say on Sunday. He can control Benning, and play GM himself without Benning telling him to piss off and keep his nose out of business he doesn’t understand.

 

[bandwagonesque]

It’s more of an advertisement for his coming letter than anything.

Yes. That's so more people read the letter.

 

[Wilch]

I think Jimbo is either getting fired or getting supplanted by a new hire.

Good is probably something along the lines of "exciting young core". Bad is probably along the lines of yet another failed season likely without a top 3 pick to show for.

 

[clunk]

I think Jimbo is either getting fired or getting supplanted by a new hire.

Good is probably something along the lines of "exciting young core". Bad is probably along the lines of yet another failed season likely without a top 3 pick to show for.

Eh I don't read that from it, unfortunately. I don't think he would have sent this tweet if he was going to fire Benning/demote him. I've been wrong in the past when it comes to Frank, though, so we'll see.

 

[Peter10]

Eh I don't read that from it, unfortunately. I don't think he would have sent this tweet if he was going to fire Benning/demote him. I've been wrong in the past when it comes to Frank, though, so we'll see.

Yeah, best case I expect "we need to continue to make improvements" and maybe (hopefully) indicating the hiring of (search for) a new president.

 

[Pavel96]

Does Aquilini have the big character flaw of thinking he’s the smartest person in the room? I have no idea what he’s really like, but I get he thinks he’s smarter than others, so he gets too involved in things he really shouldn’t.

Have you read his emails to Tom Brady? Gives you a little insight into his insecurities and desires. Makes for a hilarious read.

 

[ProstheticConscience]

lol @ this still being a thread.

Aquaman's not going to say a damn thing. Blah blah blah, like the kids, blah blah blah, hope for the future, blah blah bling bling blah, have full confidence in our people moving forward. There ya go, saved you all the time.