It doesn't matter who the GM is, this team is going nowhere until the current owner makes a decision, is this an serious investment or a hobby?
- A_SteamingLombardi

The more pertinent question may be not whether he takes it seriously but whether he seems himself as a good at making hockey decisions. Reports are indicating that the owner had more to do with hiring torts than the GM. If he wants to run the team then we are in for some trouble.

I'm already getting sick of this
- Nucker101

Meh, I don't think it's going to be a long process.

If the Islanders and Canucks made a trade, I think both teams would somehow horribly lose the deal.
- bullethead7

This may be the quote of the year, just so you know!

The more pertinent question may be not whether he takes it seriously but whether he seems himself as a good at making hockey decisions. Reports are indicating that the owner had more to do with hiring torts than the GM. If he wants to run the team then we are in for some trouble.
- 89_hockey

If this is one of Aquilinis hobbies there is going to be a ton of face palm's for the next few years until he gets bored and finds a new hobby.

I see this position as utterly ridiculous. There is an argument to be made for Gillis inheriting good players but to say he's done nothing is too much. I'm not sure how much you credit you give Burke & Nonuts but there is some credit due.

As for a good GM candidate who knows. I liked the Lafontaine coming in and being president of hockey ops before that ended poorly. Like a Charelli and Neely kind of idea. Not sure of the names but that idea seems the best course of action if Gillis does get canned.
- 89_hockey

I give Burke a lot of credit. He took a broken franchise and built something both on the ice and in the stands. Much of the 2011 core came from players he drafted. Although Nonis wasted picks at deadlines, he also brought in valuable players. Gillis brought a few bits with Erhoff and Malhotra being the best.

If this is one of Aquilinis hobbies there is going to be a ton of face palm's for the next few years until he gets bored and finds a new hobby.
- thundachunk

If the teams value drops a couple hundred million he might give up control.

I think we have several more levels of rock bottom to hit before we find the real rock bottom.

I think we have several more levels of rock bottom to hit before we find the real rock bottom.
- VANTEL

The funny thing is that every new rock bottom still has the power to surprise. What will tomorrow bring?

If the teams value drops a couple hundred million he might give up control.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Lets hope it doesn't get to that.

I think we have several more levels of rock bottom to hit before we find the real rock bottom.
- VANTEL

Bring back Messier to be our coach! Keenan as the GM! We'll find the real rock bottom soon!

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Too soon?

And apparently our drafting has always been suspect.

1985 - 4th overall - Jim Sandlak (Dana Murzyn went 5th overall lol)
1988 - 2nd Overall - Linden
1990 - 2nd Overall - Nedved (2014 Olympic hero)
1998 - 4th Overall - Bryan Allen
1999 - 2nd Overall - Sedin -
- fiveandagame

What is even worse....the Canucks staff in their interview asked Nedved who the best player in the draft was. His answer was "Jaromir Jagr". Somehow Jagr went 5th....

Boone Jenner - another miss by GMMG

I think we have several more levels of rock bottom to hit before we find the real rock bottom.
- VANTEL

Rock bottom looks like the Edmonton Oilers of recent history. Or the Florida Panthers of the last decade. So yeah, we still have a ways to drop till we get there. We won't get to that level unless a full firesale for draft picks takes place.

What is even worse....the Canucks staff in their interview asked Nedved who the best player in the draft was. His answer was "Jaromir Jagr". Somehow Jagr went 5th....
- Iggysbff

Absolutely nothing wrong with the Nedved pick, managements fault they couldn't sign him after a 38 goal season. Another example of the piss poor leadership we've had over the years.

Broncos got Ward and now Talib. Also talking to Ware......wow.

Absolutely nothing wrong with the Nedved pick, managements fault they couldn't sign him after a 38 goal season. Another example of the piss poor leadership we've had over the years.
- LeftCoaster

Pip pip Lad things will get better.

Absolutely nothing wrong with the Nedved pick, managements fault they couldn't sign him after a 38 goal season. Another example of the piss poor leadership we've had over the years.
- LeftCoaster

Yeah hindsight you can criticize it but it wasn't a "bad" pick. Just wasn't the best.

Broncos got Ward and now Talib. Also talking to Ware......wow.
- Nucker101

That'll help their Defense but their offense was the issue in the Super Bowl

That'll help their Defense but their offense was the issue in the Super Bowl
- 89_hockey

Seahawks are going after Jared Allen and Jason Hatcher, if they get one or even both, you might as well hand them the trophy again, a big-time pass rush on TOP of the LOB? That's better than the Steel Curtain or the '85 Bears.

Seahawks are going after Jared Allen and Jason Hatcher, if they get one or even both, you might as well hand them the trophy again, a big-time pass rush on TOP of the LOB? That's better than the Steel Curtain or the '85 Bears.
- DariusKnight

Yeah, that would just be unfair for opposing offenses.

I give Burke a lot of credit. He took a broken franchise and built something both on the ice and in the stands. Much of the 2011 core came from players he drafted. Although Nonis wasted picks at deadlines, he also brought in valuable players. Gillis brought a few bits with Erhoff and Malhotra being the best.
- bazz

I liked our team with Torres on it. Love him or hate him, he brings an intimidating element with his game.

Seahawks are going after Jared Allen and Jason Hatcher, if they get one or even both, you might as well hand them the trophy again, a big-time pass rush on TOP of the LOB? That's better than the Steel Curtain or the '85 Bears.
- DariusKnight

Dammit I already said Jared Allen to San Fran

Dammit I already said Jared Allen to San Fran
- Yeti1181

Y'all got Johnathan Martin & Blaine Gabbert doeeeeee. Hahahahahahahahaha

Y'all got Johnathan Martin & Blaine Gabbert doeeeeee. Hahahahahahahahaha
- DrChristianTroy

I'm going to send you a kick in the nuts-a-gram if you keep this up