Wings have interest in Mark Hunter

[redwings8831]

But word around now is that Detroit GM Ken Holland would be able to offer Hunter the same job he had in Toronto with a promise of being the next GM of the Red Wings. Holland, apparently, has serious interest in being involved with the Seattle expansion team, which would open the door for Hunter.

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[BStinson]

Very interesting indeed!

 

[NickH8]

Wouldn't mind this at all. Let Holland leave on a positive note setting up the foundations for the rebuild and let Hunter see it through.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Would love to see Mark Hunter in Motown, Make it happen Kenny.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

I thought we could be players here.

Kenny is absolutely going to run the Seattle franchise too, it is becoming one of the worst kept secrets in hockey circles.

This would be humongous to our rebuild.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I thought we could be players here.

Kenny is absolutely going to run the Seattle franchise too, it is becoming one of the worst kept secrets in hockey circles.

This would be humongous to our rebuild.

It sure would, It be a win win for both Kenny and the Wings franchise.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Please come to Detroit Mark Hunter would love to see you as our new GM in 2 years. Don't go to the Islanders we can offer you more.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

I'll be that guy: what has Mark Hunter done that makes us think he's an upgrade over everybody else available? I'm legitimately unfamiliar with his work. His drafting with Toronto is not so inspiring, though.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

I'll be that guy: what has Mark Hunter done that makes us think he's an upgrade over everybody else available? I'm legitimately unfamiliar with his work. His drafting with Toronto is not so inspiring, though.

He is the man most responsible for the best junior hockey team in the CHL in my opinion. What the Hunter's have built in London is extremely impressive, I believe they are the most valuable CHL franchise.

He is a fabulous talent evaluator that has projected beautifully a bunch of talented players over the years. It would be a very big deal. I have a ton of faith in Mark Hunter. This scenario is almost too good to be true.

 

[Frk It]

Sounds good to me, let’s do it.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

He is the man most responsible for the best junior hockey team in the CHL in my opinion. What the Hunter's have built in London is extremely impressive, I believe they are the most valuable CHL franchise.

He is a fabulous talent evaluator that has projected beautifully a bunch of talented players over the years. It would be a very big deal. I have a ton of faith in Mark Hunter. This scenario is almost too good to be true.

I guess I knew about London, but didn't Mark Hunter go off to Toronto and yet London didn't miss a beat in terms of development and recruitment? Are we sure Mark Hunter drove that bus himself? My understanding is that London is more of a family effort.

I mean, if Mark Hunter is so good, why is Toronto ditching him like this? For a guy who is only medium-proven, to boot.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

I guess I knew about London, but didn't Mark Hunter go off to Toronto and yet London didn't miss a beat in terms of development and recruitment? Are we sure Mark Hunter drove that bus himself? My understanding is that London is more of a family effort.

I mean, if Mark Hunter is so good, why is Toronto ditching him like this? For a guy who is only medium-proven, to boot.

Dubas is seen as a Theo Epstein kind of choice in Toronto.

It doesn't mean that both can't be good. It also doesn't mean that Toronto didn't choose the wrong guy. Man would those tears be delicious.

 

[BStinson]

I guess I knew about London, but didn't Mark Hunter go off to Toronto and yet London didn't miss a beat in terms of development and recruitment? Are we sure Mark Hunter drove that bus himself? My understanding is that London is more of a family effort.

I mean, if Mark Hunter is so good, why is Toronto ditching him like this? For a guy who is only medium-proven, to boot.

Toronto had two great candidates and only one position so this is the result.

 

[Marky9er]

Can't we just get the GM of the Halifax Mooseheads? I don't even like Labatt's.

 

[SantosHalper]

Bring him in! I've been saying it for years, Mark Hunter is best replacement for Holland. Hunter has done tremendous job in London for many years, and results in Toronto doesn't look bad either.

Let Hunter run scouting and drafting for next couple years and then promote him as a GM, and let the cup hunt begin again.

 

[The Zermanator]

Hunter in, Holland out.

Count me in for that. Holland's exit would be a few years too late but in the end that's peanuts compared to the contributions he's made over his long tenure. Nevertheless, I think it's more than time for fresh blood and new ideas.

Wouldn't be opposed to having Holland in an advisory role for Hunter but if he still wants to be running a franchise power to him in Seattle.

 

[Marky9er]

I'll take it, but does CHL success mean anything? On one hand it's no secret that CHL is influenced by economics, and the Wings can't really spend their way out of this. On the other hand, I have a pretty good appreciation for CHL team building. There is rapid turnover, they move tons of draft picks, they really have to rebuild every 3-4 years. That certainly looks good on the resume.

I say give him a shot, I don't know if it's the best move. Kelly McCrimmon? He'd be another good choice, and I think Bill Zito, too.... I would give any of them a shot. (I don't expect anything like that happening for a good 18-24 months minimum)

 

[Winger98]

Have to wonder if the opportunity to build Detroit into a power house and maybe show Toronto what they missed will play into Hunter's decision.

 

[Inspiration]

Keep in mind that Simmons is Hunter's mouthpiece. This could easily be a case of Hunter using Detroit to leverage another suitor.

 

[Ezekial]

If we hire Mark Hunter we will finally have some real clarity about the future direction of this franchise. That would be amazing, also I think he has it in him to be a great success - so even better.

 

[ricky0034]

don't know much about this guy but anything that both establishes a plan for getting rid of Holland in the near future and ensures that his replacement won't be an internal guy like Martin or Draper sounds good to me

i'd have rather dumped him and gone after Fenton but i'll take what I can get

 

[Bench]

I'll take it, but does CHL success mean anything? On one hand it's no secret that CHL is influenced by economics, and the Wings can't really spend their way out of this. On the other hand, I have a pretty good appreciation for CHL team building. There is rapid turnover, they move tons of draft picks, they really have to rebuild every 3-4 years. That certainly looks good on the resume.

It's impossible to know. Ten years ago, Ken Holland was THE GM in the NHL with no equal. His resume and pedigree were unmatched. And yet, here we are.

 

[newfy]

I'll be that guy: what has Mark Hunter done that makes us think he's an upgrade over everybody else available? I'm legitimately unfamiliar with his work. His drafting with Toronto is not so inspiring, though.

Its been mentioned but he built by far the best CHL team in the country of the last 20 years. They make playoffs when they rebuild. As far as his drafting goes, he hasnt had time to really have guys pan out except Marner and Dermott is looking good as well.

Hunter is a great hockey mind, and while he may not be completely proven, I would say his track record in junior is likely more impressive than any AGM that would be brought in. At least hes been the guy on those teams.

I guess I knew about London, but didn't Mark Hunter go off to Toronto and yet London didn't miss a beat in terms of development and recruitment? Are we sure Mark Hunter drove that bus himself? My understanding is that London is more of a family effort.

I mean, if Mark Hunter is so good, why is Toronto ditching him like this? For a guy who is only medium-proven, to boot.

Hunter is still very involved with London make no mistake and he was always the main guy with building those london teams. I have a friend who works for the Knights and a couple friends who played for them in the past, Hunter is i charge.

And Dubas is being picked because they didnt want a power struggle. Hunter is good enough to be GM but they only have one position. Theyre choosing to go with the 27 year old analytics guy. Toronto doing something doesnt mean it was the right choice either

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Its been mentioned but he built by far the best CHL team in the country of the last 20 years. They make playoffs when they rebuild. As far as his drafting goes, he hasnt had time to really have guys pan out except Marner and Dermott is looking good as well.

Hunter is a great hockey mind, and while he may not be completely proven, I would say his track record in junior is likely more impressive than any AGM that would be brought in. At least hes been the guy on those teams.



Hunter is still very involved with London make no mistake and he was always the main guy with building those london teams. I have a friend who works for the Knights and a couple friends who played for them in the past, Hunter is i charge.

And Dubas is being picked because they didnt want a power struggle. Hunter is good enough to be GM but they only have one position. Theyre choosing to go with the 27 year old analytics guy. Toronto doing something doesnt mean it was the right choice either

If Hunter is even half as good as you guys say, it's a good idea. I'm sold.

 

[Northwing19]

No other CHL team has churned out as many quality NHLers like London since the hunters took over. Would be estatic if Mark Hunter became GM.