Pre-Game Talk: Francesco Aquilini on Sportsnet 650 at 10am - Thursday

[vadim sharifijanov]

Aquilini cont'd: You have to be patient - there's no other choice. You can't bring in a core, which is what you need to do to win, by trading players & free agency.

jim: hold my beer

 

[Hit the post]

It's so frustrating that we're still being fed this BS that we the fans are impatient but ownership and management are taking the time to do things the right way.

Like, the reason fans are upset with this regime are the constant short-cuts, failed attempts at competing, and total lack of a plan. Fans wanted young players and were ok with a proper rebuild. The owner and GM weren't, and to the be patronized by this idiot telling *us* to be patient is infuriating.

Fredo was the clown full owner that fired the previous two GMs the first time either missed the postseason.

 

[timw33]

It's so frustrating that we're still being fed this BS that we the fans are impatient but ownership and management are taking the time to do things the right way.

Like, the reason fans are upset with this regime are the constant short-cuts, failed attempts at competing, and total lack of a plan. Fans wanted young players and were ok with a proper rebuild. The owner and GM weren't, and to the be patronized by this idiot telling *us* to be patient is infuriating.

Trevor Linden's absolute hubristic quote in year 1 along the lines of "its amazing to see how quickly we've accomplished our plan", coupled with his arrogant attitude towards fans who—like you said—were totally happy to commit to a full rebuild like the Leafs/Rangers and accept the pain, only to take the pain for 4 straight years with almost nothing to show for it aside from the league mandated top 10 picks (2 of which we botched!!!!)

 

[VanJack]

Aquilini and the Canucks should appoint Jim Chiu as their 'honorary captain'. He's the perfect guy to keep apologizing to the media, because he's had so much practice.

 

[MS]

jim: hold my beer

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This is where sharp follow-ups come into play.

"You can't create a core through trades and free agency"

Well, then what were you trying to do from 2014-2017? Was this ownership's call, or Benning's? If it was Benning's why is he still here?

 

[mathonwy]

This thread has usurped

Is Jim Benning the worst GM in franchise history?

As my new favorite thread.

Tasty takes.

Lots to chew on.

Much wow.

 

[Balls Mahoney]

I have reached a point of such demoralization that I just don't care anymore.

The Utica comment triggered me because that would be a completely brain dead move but really, what else is to be expected at this point?

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

Was the reporter given a glimpse into inner workings of Mr Aquilini's top secret cap circumvention lab? The fitting of Antoine Roussel under the bar will be talked about for ages.

 

[Didalee Hed]

So he said they need 5 captains. They have named 4 alternates. Pettersson is the captain? Horvat really is an alternate?

 

[rypper]

So he said they need 5 captains. They have named 4 alternates. Pettersson is the captain? Horvat really is an alternate?

The captain will be one of the four alternates. Aka Bo.

 

[Didalee Hed]

That’s what I believed until @canuckfan75 quoted Aquilini as saying they need 5 captains. They have named 4 As.

 

[Nucker101]

So he said they need 5 captains. They have named 4 alternates. Pettersson is the captain? Horvat really is an alternate?

lol no

He even said "it's the worst kept secret" so it's obviously Bo. How would EP be the worst kept secret? People would be shocked if it's anyone but Bo.

 

[Addison Rae]

The fact that some people think anyone other than Bo Horvat will be named captain then they're out of their mind. Like it's the most f***ing obvious thing in the world.

 

[Didalee Hed]

lol no

He even said "it's the worst kept secret" so it's obviously Bo. How would EP be the worst kept secret? People would be shocked if it's anyone but Bo.

The fact that some people think anyone other than Bo Horvat will be named captain then they're out of their mind. Like it's the most ****ing obvious thing in the world.

I believed Bo was it until Aquilini specifically mentioned 5 captains. Why the specific number 5 when 4 are already named as alternates unless the C is someone else? Besides “because Bo!”

Did Aquilini misspeak?

 

[rypper]

I believed Bo was it until Aquilini specifically mentioned 5 captains. Why the specific number 5 when 4 are already named as alternates unless the C is someone else? Besides “because Bo!”

Did Aquilini misspeak?

Perhaps they'll add another alternate once a captain is named.

 

[Addison Rae]

dude i was literally in the studio for the interview what the f*** are you on about

 

[Krnuckfan]

It's so frustrating that we're still being fed this BS that we the fans are impatient but ownership and management are taking the time to do things the right way.

Like, the reason fans are upset with this regime are the constant short-cuts, failed attempts at competing, and total lack of a plan. Fans wanted young players and were ok with a proper rebuild. The owner and GM weren't, and to the be patronized by this idiot telling *us* to be patient is infuriating.

Exactly. This coming from the owner of a team that traded away their 1st rounder this offseason is hilarious.

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

jim: hold my beer

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Loll

 

[VanJack]

Have no interest in what this owner has to say about the Canucks, so didn't tune in. But what I'm having trouble understanding is why the owner is meddling in the team captaincy to begin with?

Do the bigwigs at Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) weigh in on who should be captain of the Leafs, Matthews or Tavares? Or is the owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins commenting on Crosby's captaincy of the Pens? Who even owns the Pens?

If wish this guy would just go back to his overpriced condo business and dealings with migrant farm workers, and leave the hockey club to the people he hires to run it. Too much to expect, I guess.

 

[timw33]

Exactly. This coming from the owner of a team that traded away their 1st rounder this offseason is hilarious.

And they KNEW how bad it looked.

"3rd + Mazanec + CONDITIONAL PICK"

Absolute cowards.

 

[MS]

Have no interest in what this owner has to say about the Canucks, so didn't tune in. But what I'm having trouble understanding is why the owner is meddling in the team captaincy to begin with?

Do the bigwigs at Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) weigh in on who should be captain of the Leafs, Matthews or Tavares? Or is the owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins commenting on Crosby's captaincy of the Pens? Who even owns the Pens?

If wish this guy would just go back to his overpriced condo business and dealings with migrant farm workers, and leave the hockey club to the people he hires to run it. Too much to expect, I guess.

Pittsburgh might not be the best example given their high-profile ex-superstar owner, but otherwise yeah.

 

[I am toxic]

4 years.

That's about right.

 

[y2kcanucks]

Have no interest in what this owner has to say about the Canucks, so didn't tune in. But what I'm having trouble understanding is why the owner is meddling in the team captaincy to begin with?

Do the bigwigs at Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) weigh in on who should be captain of the Leafs, Matthews or Tavares? Or is the owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins commenting on Crosby's captaincy of the Pens? Who even owns the Pens?

If wish this guy would just go back to his overpriced condo business and dealings with migrant farm workers, and leave the hockey club to the people he hires to run it. Too much to expect, I guess.

To be fair, the owner of the Pens meddled so much that he put himself on the top line 15 years ago.

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

I believed Bo was it until Aquilini specifically mentioned 5 captains. Why the specific number 5 when 4 are already named as alternates unless the C is someone else? Besides “because Bo!”

Did Aquilini misspeak?

I'm afraid Mr Aquilini has never been good with figures.

A genius in every other respect though.

 

[TraderJim]

I'm afraid Mr Aquilini has never been good with figures.

A genius in every other respect though.