Mike Augello: Change continues; Hunter leaving Leafs

Legit just finished reading this on sportsnet.

We all knew it was coming.

Not trying to start anything, but where do the Leafs stand. Did they take a step back?

Not thrilled with this development... it looked somewhat inevitable tho.
A little bit of a bit*h move on Hunter no??

I love this new thing of writing a new blog every 20 min.

There he was gone ..heed of all..da arse gone right out of er b'y..

Some day on clothes...Not so much for da mar got snow coming..(seriously.. )

Not trying to start anything, but where do the Leafs stand. Did they take a step back?
- 51_Killer

Yes..a big fk'n step back..Actually this more like the real leafs we been watching last 50 odd yrs

I love this new thing of writing a new blog every 20 min.
- Scabeh

What does he get, $100 per blog?

I love this new thing of writing a new blog every 20 min.
- Scabeh

New Blog

There he was gone ..heed of all..da arse gone right out of er b'y..

Some day on clothes...Not so much for da mar got snow coming..(seriously.. )
- Fruitcakenipple

What in the (frank) does this actually mean?

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
18s
TOR could have had Hunter run the 2018 draft but didn’t want someone who had expressed a desire to leave the organization doing it. So they agreed to part ways now, albeit with a condition on when he could begin working for another NHL team.

What in the (frank) does this actually mean?
- RickJames77

I dont know b'y...

There are so many Leaf fans overreacting in other message boards. I'm struggling with how I'm _supposed_ to feel!

Frankly, Hunter is the guy at the top of a scouting organization that he structured. The scouting organization may have been his, but the organization will continue to exist. The organization they have setup should tend itself as long as good people are appointed to continue the good work they've started.

Hunter has yet to prove his mettle as a GM, either. So whether it was Dubas or Hunter, you were getting someone with no NHL experience. I've had no complaints with Shanahan, so I'd be inclined to trust his judgement.

One thing to note: JFJ was a very good scout. He was a terrible GM. I do think Hunter has more pedigree and acumen than JFJ ever had, so I think he'll have a better chance of success.

For him to leave now with no GM jobs notably available means he's either angry and moving lateral, or that there is some form of poaching going on.

Not trying to start anything, but where do the Leafs stand. Did they take a step back?
- 51_Killer

They did imo.
Hunter was the head scout, his skills and talents will be missed.
Knew this would happen but it will be a set back for the leafs...as we inch closer to the cap, scouting will become even more important.

A key off season and the leafa lose their hwad scout and let lou walk to the team the leafs were hoping to poach their superstar from. (Not that believed he was coming here anyway)
Lets see what the geek dubas can do.

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
18s
TOR could have had Hunter run the 2018 draft but didn’t want someone who had expressed a desire to leave the organization doing it. So they agreed to part ways now, albeit with a condition on when he could begin working for another NHL team.
- Fruitcakenipple

Trade all the picks

There he was gone ..heed of all..da arse gone right out of er b'y..

Some day on clothes...Not so much for da mar got snow coming..(seriously.. )
- Fruitcakenipple

You guys can have him. I'll even put an adorable little bowtie on him and drop him off on Yonge Street for pickup.

Makes sense;

Bob McKenzie‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie · 3m3 minutes ago

TOR could have had Hunter run the 2018 draft but didn’t want someone who had expressed a desire to leave the organization doing it. So they agreed to part ways now, albeit with a condition on when he could begin working for another NHL team.

Edit: Thanks FCN

You guys can have him. I'll even put an adorable little bowtie on him and drop him off on Yonge Street for pickup.
- eichiefs9

701 Yonge St. will do

701 Yonge St. will do
- RickJames77

You guys can have him. I'll even put an adorable little bowtie on him and drop him off on Yonge Street for pickup.
- eichiefs9

Enjoy hunter come july.

There are so many Leaf fans overreacting in other message boards. I'm struggling with how I'm _supposed_ to feel!

Frankly, Hunter is the guy at the top of a scouting organization that he structured. The scouting organization may have been his, but the organization will continue to exist. The organization they have setup should tend itself as long as good people are appointed to continue the good work they've started.

Hunter has yet to prove his mettle as a GM, either. So whether it was Dubas or Hunter, you were getting someone with no NHL experience. I've had no complaints with Shanahan, so I'd be inclined to trust his judgement.

One thing to note: JFJ was a very good scout. He was a terrible GM. I do think Hunter has more pedigree and acumen than JFJ ever had, so I think he'll have a better chance of success.

For him to leave now with no GM jobs notably available means he's either angry and moving lateral, or that there is some form of poaching going on.
- Monkeypunk

From everything I read, he was upset; My guess, he goes back to the London Knights for a year

From everything I read, he was upset; My guess, he goes back to the London Knights for a year
- PatC80

He could sure, but I'm betting a few NHL teams will be calling.

You guys can have him. I'll even put an adorable little bowtie on him and drop him off on Yonge Street for pickup.
- eichiefs9

Not that snow b'y... ..Jesus lets not get carried away..

I love this new thing of writing a new blog every 20 min.
- Scabeh

Flagged.

We can all see through your thinly veiled sarcasm.

Makes sense;

Bob McKenzie‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie · 3m3 minutes ago

TOR could have had Hunter run the 2018 draft but didn’t want someone who had expressed a desire to leave the organization doing it. So they agreed to part ways now, albeit with a condition on when he could begin working for another NHL team.

Edit: Thanks FCN
- PatC80