Speculation: Search for a President of Hockey..... Oops
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Clayonator
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This could be similar to when Brian Burke took on the role of president in Calgary, expressed full faith in Jay Feaster GM and then a relatively short time later canned him and took on the intern role himself. I could see him hired here and do it again. He’s on my list as are Lombardi, Ferguson and Nonis, Holland (if not renewed), Weird 3 of the 4 are ex Leafs. My pipe dream though is Yzerman. Come home Stevie Y.
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Gil Gunderson
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How about Tim Murray. Now I know this is going to sound crazy to some but he and dorion were relatively close and that could at least give dorion someone on his side of the ring instead of him just taking it from melnyk constantly.
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We're going to get another bargain bin Yes Man.
Mark Stones Spleen
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In a not so shocking turn of events... Melnyk appoints self as president of hockey ops after potential candidates answered "money" when asked how they wished to be compensated.
Tuna99
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Sad that hiring a position every other team in the NHL has is considered good news.
It’s considered good to great news in Ottawa when they act like a real NHL club. There can be no lower standard
It’s considered good to great news in Ottawa when they act like a real NHL club. There can be no lower standard
AchtzehnBaby
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FACT CHECK - Winnipeg does not have a president of hockey operations... it is shared role with GMs
Looks like most teams do not even have the unique role of President of Hockey Operations.
"In most other organizations, the President of Hockey Operations serves as a buffer between the owner and the GM and Coach. They hire the GM, have a say in the coach, and are the person the Owner puts in charge to make sure the team is run properly. It's an important division of power that takes pressure off of the GM, but allows the Owner to have say when they want to. A President of Hockey Operations will end up being more of a manager of personalities and employees, allowing a GM to focus on the hockey aspect, and the owner to not feel like they need their hands in everything."
Sounds like what Dorion needed. Someone to do the negotiating.
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A few things
First off, this is good news
Second, i don't think Melnyk is nearly as involved in hockey decisions as is sometimes portrayed here but he is involved in finances and hockey decisions do have financial implications. Having this buffer role will lessen his involvement
Third, we've extended scouts and we've brought in some credible people underneath PD. Having someone on top is moving us closer to what other hockey ops look like
Fourth, i think for someone with credibility to end up here, they will want the assurance that salary money is going to be spent. It's going to be lean next season but you look at the players and where they are in their contracts and salary needs to ramp up sharply the following year. Melnyk has said he'll do that. Let's see who occupies this seat. A credible name in that role implies to me that there's at least one person that believes in the FYOUS spending commitment.
First off, this is good news
Second, i don't think Melnyk is nearly as involved in hockey decisions as is sometimes portrayed here but he is involved in finances and hockey decisions do have financial implications. Having this buffer role will lessen his involvement
Third, we've extended scouts and we've brought in some credible people underneath PD. Having someone on top is moving us closer to what other hockey ops look like
Fourth, i think for someone with credibility to end up here, they will want the assurance that salary money is going to be spent. It's going to be lean next season but you look at the players and where they are in their contracts and salary needs to ramp up sharply the following year. Melnyk has said he'll do that. Let's see who occupies this seat. A credible name in that role implies to me that there's at least one person that believes in the FYOUS spending commitment.
BonkTastic
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Never in a million years.
They had a falling out when Tim left. That relationship, last I heard, is still very sore.
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Peter mctavich is credible for his role from what i understand. Not a fan of the ruszkowski hiring, and am ambivalent about aimee diezel
Brian Burke and Doug MacLean hinted at the NHL intervening and demanding that Ottawa insulate Dorion and Melnyk from further brand damage. That discussion took place immediately following Melnyk's radio availabilities.
AchtzehnBaby
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AchtzehnBaby
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You said they hinted at "the NHL intervening and demanding"
Just listened to the interview.
That is a far cry from what they said. You might want to listen to it again.
"maybe look for someone to come in and that could help this" is the quote you are spinning at rough;ly the 8 minute mark.
Am I wrong?
...best part of the interview is the 14 minute part.
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