Speculation: Who wants to be President of Hockey OPs; survey says...

[Micklebot]

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[Deku]

Survey says

 

[BonkTastic]

For the record, I don't believe a word of that Spitting Chickens rumour about Ron Francis, but offseason rules are in effect, so even the crazy rumours get posted simply for the sake of conversation.

 

[Boud]

For the record, I don't believe a word of that Spitting Chickens rumour about Ron Francis, but offseason rules are in effect, so even the crazy rumours get posted simply for the sake of conversation.

I don't see what's so crazy about it. They basically just said that the job was offered to Francis, which makes sense given his experience and his position now in Carolina. Now if they said Francis will likely take the job in Ottawa that would be different, but I mean this process definitely will include offering the position to different people in the hockey community.

I don't see what they'd have to gain by bringing this up, it won't make their podcast any more popular than it currently is and it's not something they really discuss anyway. I also don't think many people would believe that Francis would take the job in the first place.

 

[BondraTime]

I don't see what's so crazy about it. They basically just said that the job was offered to Francis, which makes sense given his experience and his position now in Carolina. Now if they said Francis will likely take the job in Ottawa that would be different, but I mean this process definitely will include offering the position to different people in the hockey community.

I don't see what they'd have to gain by bringing this up, it won't make their podcast any more popular than it currently is and it's not something they really discuss anyway. I also don't think many people would believe that Francis would take the job in the first place.

Friedman has already stated Francis was offered and said no weeks ago, which the author of that tweet said he was unaware of. He literally says he'd defer to what Friedman says over him, seems like a complete fabrication without doing homework to me

 

[Boud]

Friedman has already stated Francis was offered and said no weeks ago, which the author of that tweet said he was unaware of. He literally says he'd defer to what Friedman says over him, seems like a complete fabrication without doing homework to me

I listened to the podcast and literally the only thing he said is he heard that Francis was offered the job (which you now confirm is true). RA is from Boston and obviously has NHL contacts, he was probably just told about it during a game against the Canes in Boston and reported what he was told... I would recommend you listen to the podcast, it's pretty clear he's not "fabricating" this. He's pretty clear about the fact that this might very well not be true as well.

And I mean the guy doesn't report rumours in general he just doesn't do that. I also don't see what's fabricated in what he said if the Sens offered him the job already, it would clearly be his if he wanted it.. But obviously he doesn't want it.

 

[BUCKLE UP]

I’d be willing to give it a shot.

 

[Daffy]

I listened to the podcast and literally the only thing he said is he heard that Francis was offered the job (which you now confirm is true). RA is from Boston and obviously has NHL contacts, he was probably just told about it during a game against the Canes in Boston and reported what he was told... I would recommend you listen to the podcast, it's pretty clear he's not "fabricating" this. He's pretty clear about the fact that this might very well not be true as well.

And I mean the guy doesn't report rumours in general he just doesn't do that. I also don't see what's fabricated in what he said if the Sens offered him the job already, it would clearly be his if he wanted it.. But obviously he doesn't want it.

Bingo

 

[Yak]

Crawford gets Special Advisor Role / POHO and J. Martin the Coach and Spezza back just for the fun of it.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Crawford gets Special Advisor Role / POHO and J. Martin the Coach and Spezza back just for the fun of it.

I don't want Crawford but I'd take Martin and Spezza. Crawford needs to be flushed.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Crawford gets Special Advisor Role / POHO and J. Martin the Coach and Spezza back just for the fun of it.

Why would we give Crawford a higher position? Martin should get the POHO role if anything considering he's had experience at that level.

 

[bert]

I don't see what's so crazy about it. They basically just said that the job was offered to Francis, which makes sense given his experience and his position now in Carolina. Now if they said Francis will likely take the job in Ottawa that would be different, but I mean this process definitely will include offering the position to different people in the hockey community.

I don't see what they'd have to gain by bringing this up, it won't make their podcast any more popular than it currently is and it's not something they really discuss anyway. I also don't think many people would believe that Francis would take the job in the first place.

Ofcourse the job is on the table for Francis. It likely is for many qualified people, not like anyone is going to take it that is sought after or has any other viable options.

 

[bert]

Friedman has already stated Francis was offered and said no weeks ago, which the author of that tweet said he was unaware of. He literally says he'd defer to what Friedman says over him, seems like a complete fabrication without doing homework to me

Hunh? They have probably offered the job to many people no one wants it.

 

[2CHAINZ]

Show me nobody

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

Show me nobody

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

I’d be willing to give it a shot.

I second the motion.

Let the MVP run the show.

 

[The Lewler]

Jack Martin POHO, Rick Bowness HC, Jason Spezza #1C

I'm feeling pretty good about this year. 1998 was rough, but 1999 is gonna be better!

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

 

[MiscBrah]

Wouldn't shock me if a former player like Neiler or Phillips got the job

 

[The Lewler]

I'm sure Alfredsson, Sexton, and Leeder would all be willing to join up.. under new ownership.

 

[Tuna99]

Wouldn't shock me if a former player like Neiler or Phillips got the job

Besides the part where Melnyck said he someone who had done hundreds of contracts, was a winner as a manager, has seen it all and has experience

 

[BonkTastic]

Wouldn't shock me if a former player like Neiler or Phillips got the job

"We need a top-notch President of Hockey Operations to fill the void left by the late Bryan Murray, and who has experience in guiding a rebuild"

... *(every viable candidate rejects them)*

"Wait, what we actually need are a couple of experienced senior advisors to help Dorion and support him in his role of GM"

... *(proceeds to hire someone with literally zero experience in a management or executive role)*


Yep, that definitely sounds like something this organization would do.

 

[Caeldan]

I still think my initial suggestion when the search first started of crowdsourcing all hockey ops moves is the best value!

One way to do it, anyone attending a game can literally put in their $0.02 worth! Melnyk gets about as good of a candidate as we can find this way AND the position pays for itself! Win - win

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

And another

 

[Cosmix]

Crawford gets Special Advisor Role / POHO and J. Martin the Coach and Spezza back just for the fun of it.

And Heatley and Alfie to sell some season tickets.