The Vancouver Canucks fired their GM of three seasons Dave Nonis after the team had failed to make it to the playoffs two the past three seasons.“The decision to relieve Dave of his duties was difficult,” explained Francesco Aquilini, Chairman, Vancouver Canucks. “We want to thank Dave for the many contributions he has made helping to build our organization during his tenure. However, I think this important change in leadership is critical to the future of the team and the direction we need to take. It’s not acceptable to our fans or to us as owners that our team isn’t in the playoffs.”
As owners we made a commitment to deliver the kind of hockey our fans deserve. At the same time, with leadership comes responsibility. So, our search begins today for a new general manager, and our focus going forward is on a winning season in 2008-09.”
I don't really know what to say right now. I don't think that anybody saw this coming, but seeing as the team failed to score much, and their defence was good, but not what it needed to be. Yes, injuries did kind of mess any potential chemistry, again. But I'm tired of injuries always being the blame. Anyways, the Canucks are on the lookout for a new GM. Pat Quinn would be an option. Trying him again might make some sense. Then there's Steve Tambellini who could make a decent GM. He worked under Nonis, as Nonis did under Brian Burke. Then, there's the more further off, New York Islander approach, and hire Trvor Linden as the GM. Yes, I may be jumping ahead, but his career is likely over, and he knows that Canucks better then probably anyone. Garth Snow hasn't done great with the Islanders, but who knows. Only time will tell now. Expect something done before the draft in June. FYI, the Canucks have the tenth overall pick.
No comments:
Post a Comment