Speculation: Next GM of the Vancouver Canucks Part II (MOD WARNING POST 382)

[y2kcanucks]

Howson isn't a horrible candidate but why in the world do you fire a good GM to hire an average (at best) one? *sigh*

Who fired a good GM to hire an average one?

 

[Love]

Theres no need to throw whoever is hired under the bus before they even do anything. Let it playout.

 

[Tiranis]

Theres no need to throw whoever is hired under the bus before they even do anything. Let it playout.

You can assess hires by their past history. If they hired Doug MacLean tomorrow, I wouldn't have to wait to declare the move a disaster for this franchise.

 

[Love]

You can assess hires by their past history. If they hired Doug MacLean tomorrow, I wouldn't have to wait to declare the move a disaster for this franchise.

Fair enough. After I posted I was actually thinking I should put an asterisk saying: "Unless George McPhee is hired. Then you can lose your ****."

But with regards to Howson I think this thread has proved much of his criticisms have been inaccurate. He's done some really good things for CBJ.

 

[carolinacanuck]

I refuse to go down the road of eternal pessimism with this team.

I believe in Trevor Linden...and I won't stop believing in him until he gives me reason not to. Sure, you can call me biased or think I'm giving him a free pass because he's Trevor..

But whatever. I know he wants to win a Cup just as much or more than the rest of us, so I'm gonna ride the wave and see where it takes us.

It's more fun that way. Optimism can take you anywhere.

 

[Love]

I refuse to go down the road of eternal pessimism with this team.

I believe in Trevor Linden...and I won't stop believing in him until he gives me reason not to. Sure, you can call me biased or think I'm giving him a free pass because he's Trevor..

But whatever. I know he wants to win a Cup just as much or more than the rest of us, so I'm gonna ride the wave and see where it takes us.

It's more fun that way. Optimism can take you anywhere.

Exactly man. Good post.

 

[Tiranis]

I refuse to go down the road of eternal pessimism with this team.

I believe in Trevor Linden...and I won't stop believing in him until he gives me reason not to. Sure, you can call me biased or think I'm giving him a free pass because he's Trevor..

But whatever. I know he wants to win a Cup just as much or more than the rest of us, so I'm gonna ride the wave and see where it takes us.

It's more fun that way. Optimism can take you anywhere.

Does Trevor want to win the Cup more than Gillis did? Is there some sort of a benefit to really wanting to win the Cup that makes you more likely to build a good team?

This has nothing to do with pessimism and everything to do with what appear to be very poorly planned out decisions by owners jumping the gun after they ****ed **** up in the first place with their Boston obsession.

 

[carolinacanuck]

Does Trevor want to win the Cup more than Gillis did? Is there some sort of a benefit to really wanting to win the Cup that makes you more likely to build a good team?

This has nothing to do with pessimism and everything to do with what appear to be very poorly planned out decisions by owners jumping the gun after they ****ed **** up in the first place with their Boston obsession.

I guess we'll find out.

Ride the wave, bro.

 

[Wilch]

I guess we'll find out.

Ride the wave, bro.

And become a beached whale.

 

[Nuckles]

And become a beached whale.

 

[Bardown warrior]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 1m
Expect the Vancouver Canucks to finally name Jim Benning as their new GM later this week. Hiring coach will be next. Trotz high on the list.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 1m
Expect the Vancouver Canucks to finally name Jim Benning as their new GM later this week. Hiring coach will be next. Trotz high on the list.

If he's right, it will be nice to end all the hand wringing that the Canucks aren't an attractive enough destination for Benning and his talents.

 

[dave babych returns]

You underestimate the resourcefulness of the hand wringers.

Unless we get Benning to come here on a short term contract working nearly for free, the storyline will change to "look at the bonkers contract we had to give this guy, it's Tortorella all over again!"

 

[Taelin]

I hope Benning gets the last say in who is the coach. Need them to be on the same page moving forward.

 

[Bleach Clean]

Howson isn't a horrible candidate but why in the world do you fire a good GM to hire an average (at best) one? *sigh*

Exactly. Rather go with an unknown like Benning. At least I'm not looking at Howson's record and wondering why a better GM was fired to make room.

I dislike Dreger, but I hope his latest report is true.

 

[Vankiller Whale]

I want to say that why the heck would Trotz be any better than Torts, but honestly I wouldn't be surprised if he is. Sometimes things are funny that way.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Just got a message from The Score: Benning to be named GM later this week.

 

[y2kcanucks]

Great news! Glad it's not Howson. Benning was number 2 on my list behind McNab who may not have even wanted the job.

 

[PhilMick]

I'm a little more excited about the Trotz rumour that about the Benning news, but that's cool too