Confirmed with Link: Maple Leafs & AGM Mark Hunter Part Ways, Effective Immediately

[Go4soda]

id bet nylander and marner could put up Barzal level points if they had 0 defensive responsibilities. That islander team had no defensive system what so ever

This. I like Barzal a lot, but what went on on the island this season was a free for all. Let’s take a step back and evaluate in 2-3 years before making comparisons between marner and barzal. As of now, I’ll take marner.

 

[LeafFever]

Marner had 69 points with 16;28 TOI. Litterally only Laine can be compared with similar TOI and stats. You really need to look into everything, not just points. Barzal never scores 85 with Babcock.
You really think the Isles will play the same with a new coach and no JT? Those GA were just horrific. The new coach cracks down big time.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Most guys in hockey do move on if they are passed over by the organization. Kyle Dubas would have eventually left as well.(Teams actually want him as their GM unlike Hunter).

To that fact I will say this again. Why was Mark Hunter's name brought up for the GM jobs in Carolina and Minnesota before they got filled.

 

[LeafFever]

To that fact I will say this again. Why was Mark Hunter's name brought up for the GM jobs in Carolina and Minnesota before they got filled.

He was with the Leafs. No one asked for permission to speak with him. Arizona and Colorado both asked to speak with Dubas.

 

[LeafsNation75]

He was with the Leafs. No one asked for permission to speak with him. Arizona and Colorado both asked to speak with Dubas.

That's exactly what others don't seem to realize. We always hear of teams asking permission to speak with others about interviewing for GM jobs, however for Carolina and Minnesota they didn't want to ask to speak with Hunter.

 

[LeafFever]

That's exactly what others don't seem to realize. We always hear of teams asking permission to speak with others about interviewing for GM jobs, however for Carolina and Minnesota they didn't want to ask to speak with Hunter.

Yup. All this b.s about Hunter being so much more experienced. Where is his offers? Dubas had 2 by age 31. hunter is 55.

 

[hotpaws]

Yup. All this b.s about Hunter being so much more experienced. Where is his offers? Dubas had 2 by age 31. hunter is 55.

and your point is what exactly ?

Dubas has our GM job so there's no need to continually pimp him and knock Hunter . How Dubas performs will determine whether Shanny made the right decision and it won't be based on some over the top homers ramblings on a hockey forum .

 

[LeafsNation75]

Yup. All this b.s about Hunter being so much more experienced. Where is his offers? Dubas had 2 by age 31. hunter is 55.

If you want to get technical Dubas has more experience working in management at the NHL level. Shanahan originally hired him on July 22, 2014. Shanahan hired Hunter on October 21, 2014.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Happy Mark Hunter can sign with the Islanders day everyone.

Why hasn't Mark Hunter signed with the Islanders yet?

 

[A1LeafNation]

Happy Mark Hunter can sign with the Islanders day everyone.

Why hasn't Mark Hunter signed with the Islanders yet?

No one wanted him after all?

 

[rent free]

Happy Mark Hunter can sign with the Islanders day everyone.

Why hasn't Mark Hunter signed with the Islanders yet?

I think people have forgotten he is available so maybe he hasn't received any offers.

 

[AppsSyl]

Happy Mark Hunter can sign with the Islanders day everyone.

Why hasn't Mark Hunter signed with the Islanders yet?

No one wanted him after all?

Actually, I think it is tomorrow he can join another organization, since they said after July 15th.

Is it really necessary to make these posts?

It is OK to love Dubas and still respect what Hunter did for the franchise. I can appreciate what both guys bring to the table, but we are undoubtedly worse off losing one instead of having both. I have been really happy with Dubas so far, but if I do have a small criticism thus far it is the first 2 rounds of the draft (which was Hunter's forte). I do really like and am very optimistic about the future of Sandin and Durzi, but I hope we don't live to regret trading the pick that was Bokk and not taking Veleno at 30, as well as passing up on Wise and Addison at 52.

There is no doubt he will eventually be picked up by another franchise if not right away. You are just opening yourselves up to look really foolish if he is hired somewhere and does great things. It is OK to be happy with the way things worked out without having to take shots at the other guy.

 

[trellaine201]

Hmmmm thought for sure he would goto the NYI. Maybe he’s second guessing a job there.

 

[JuanSnow]

It's clear that Hunter was basically a glorified scout. He doesn't need the money so I doubt he goes anywhere for anything less than a GM job.

 

[crump]

I think people have forgotten he is available so maybe he hasn't received any offers.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Actually, I think it is tomorrow he can join another organization, since they said after July 15th.

Is it really necessary to make these posts?

It is OK to love Dubas and still respect what Hunter did for the franchise. I can appreciate what both guys bring to the table, but we are undoubtedly worse off losing one instead of having both. I have been really happy with Dubas so far, but if I do have a small criticism thus far it is the first 2 rounds of the draft (which was Hunter's forte). I do really like and am very optimistic about the future of Sandin and Durzi, but I hope we don't live to regret trading the pick that was Bokk and not taking Veleno at 30, as well as passing up on Wise and Addison at 52.

There is no doubt he will eventually be picked up by another franchise if not right away. You are just opening yourselves up to look really foolish if he is hired somewhere and does great things. It is OK to be happy with the way things worked out without having to take shots at the other guy.

Calm down, I've never been involved in this Hunter/Dubas argument, though I do prefer analytics and new school thinking so that would have me personally liking Dubas more. maybe I shouldn't have poked the bear but it was only intended as a creative way to bring the discussion back now that he can officially sign somewhere else.

And it's July 15th or after per Bob McKenzie(and everywhere else I've looked) so he can sign now.

 

[Pi]

Best of luck to the guy. I am glad we picked Dubas but as long as it isn't against us, I hope Hunter has success.

He was the reason we picked Marner and I can't thank him enough for that.

 

[Sypher04]

Marner had 69 points with 16;28 TOI. Litterally only Laine can be compared with similar TOI and stats.

Ok, so for the sake of accuracy, so this kinda of thing doesn't get repeated...

In order, points/60 leaders in 2017/18 (playing a minimum of 10 games):
1. Malkin
2. MacKinnon
3. Hall
4. Marchand
5. Kucherov
6. McDavid
7. Giroux
8. Kessel
9. Stamkos
10. Barzal
11. Matthews
12. Kuznetsov
13. Marchessault
14. Wheeler
15. Rantanen
16. Forsberg
17. Pastrnak
18. Gaudreau
19. Voracek
20. Perron
21. Ovechkin
22. Crosby
23. Bailey
24. Staal
25. Laine
26. Stone
27. Tavares
28. Marner