canuckfan75
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So now I understand all the hate from the Eastern Media. The Canucks charging hard towards the Toronto Maple Leafs. ( owned by Rodgers and Bell) They always take cheap shots towards Gillis and the Canucks. and Dreger has a personal issue thanks to Nonis. Even though I dissagree with a lot of people. I think Gillis is a very good gm who like anyone makes mistakes and has had a ton of bad luck or as lifetime fans know " Canucks Luck" he knows how to make $$$ and Aqua man is not going to show him the door.
Also keep in mind more revenue on the way with
1) 3 towers ( all rental office space ) that has been rumored to bring in $100 million dollars per year for the club
2) A huge sports bar and Night club in one of the towers.
3) New Food and Beverage Bussiness that will start at Rodgers Arena but will look for contracts in other Arenas or Venues
4) Rumours have them looking at buying the BC Lions in a few years
Here is what Tony Gallagher wrote in yesterday Province Hat Trick
Anyone assessing Gillis, Vancouver’s president and general manager, needs to remember the business side of things under the Gillis reign, which can be described as so much better than any other person in the history of the position.
While numbers can be manipulated in many ways, you could argue that in fact the Canucks have gone from seventh to second in the NHL in revenues during his time here. Yes, second.
You can argue he didn’t have much to do with it, that much of the credit goes to the coaching of Alain Vigneault, the great work of the players or the marketing department, or even Victor de Bonis or ownership, and you would be able to mount an argument. And you could further argue that given the mood of the city, those revenues could take a sudden plunge.
But that’s been the case while he’s here, and any general manager or president making that kind of progress is not likely to be easily dismissed by any owner without a lot of careful thought.
here is the link http://blogs.theprovince.com/2014/0...e-to-roost-and-gilliss-unrecognized-strength/
Also keep in mind more revenue on the way with
1) 3 towers ( all rental office space ) that has been rumored to bring in $100 million dollars per year for the club
2) A huge sports bar and Night club in one of the towers.
3) New Food and Beverage Bussiness that will start at Rodgers Arena but will look for contracts in other Arenas or Venues
4) Rumours have them looking at buying the BC Lions in a few years
Here is what Tony Gallagher wrote in yesterday Province Hat Trick
Anyone assessing Gillis, Vancouver’s president and general manager, needs to remember the business side of things under the Gillis reign, which can be described as so much better than any other person in the history of the position.
While numbers can be manipulated in many ways, you could argue that in fact the Canucks have gone from seventh to second in the NHL in revenues during his time here. Yes, second.
You can argue he didn’t have much to do with it, that much of the credit goes to the coaching of Alain Vigneault, the great work of the players or the marketing department, or even Victor de Bonis or ownership, and you would be able to mount an argument. And you could further argue that given the mood of the city, those revenues could take a sudden plunge.
But that’s been the case while he’s here, and any general manager or president making that kind of progress is not likely to be easily dismissed by any owner without a lot of careful thought.
here is the link http://blogs.theprovince.com/2014/0...e-to-roost-and-gilliss-unrecognized-strength/
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