I didn't read it that way at all. If anything I took it as supporting Tortarella, meaning that preaching sound defensive hockey doesn't mean scoring has to be down.
- 1970vintage

That's how I heard it too. Sekeres noted that it was a relatively Torts-friendly answer.

I think it was pretty much an open-ended answer; can't see how anyone can lean one way or the other from a generic comment like that? "playing hockey the right way" WTF does that mean to Trevor.

It just keeps getting better!!
What a joke this franchise has become!
- Marwood

My goodness, this FA character is a real piece of work. They guy acts like a rich baby. Take some responsibility, cause we all know you were involved in it all, in some way.

Oh and send my defamation lawsuit papers to Moondawg, 1 Hockeybuzz Dr., Hockeybuzz, PA.

Booner's going to love this, he's lying before he's officially hired.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I'm laughing because Gillis pushed Linden into retirement, didnt neven give him time to think about it before announcing his retirement for him now Linden has replaced him as Pres.

People conveniently lost track of how many players Gillis stabbed in the back from day one.

I didn't read it that way at all. If anything I took it as supporting Tortarella, meaning that preaching sound defensive hockey doesn't mean scoring has to be down.
- 1970vintage

When Trevor was talking about this, it sounded like he was either saying just because Torts' approach was defensive, it shouldn't necessarily mean it would hinder the offense or you can play smart defensive hockey without hindering the offense... as in Torts' system sucks and he should use another system that provides offense.

I as well. Perhaps change is really around the corner...
- 1970vintage

Fingers crossed.

That's how I heard it too. Sekeres noted that it was a relatively Torts-friendly answer.
- Michael_Stuart

Torts is currently the coach. Linden can't start his Presidency by throwing the the current coach under the bus. Linden will hire a GM and that GM will be responsible for deciding who coaches the team. The only GM I see keeping Torts is Feaster and I feel he is a long shot. Look at the entire rosters stats under Torts. He has to go.

I'm laughing because Gillis pushed Linden into retirement, didnt neven give him time to think about it before announcing his retirement for him now Linden has replaced him as Pres.

People conveniently lost track of how many players Gillis stabbed in the back from day one.
- boonerbuck

I have a feeling Manny Malhotra is smiling today. He's employed by an NHL hockey team... Gillis isn't.

Torts is currently the coach. Linden can't start his Presidency by throwing the the current coach under the bus. Linden will hire a GM and that GM will be responsible for deciding who coaches the team. The only GM I see keeping Torts is Feaster and I feel he is a long shot. Look at the entire rosters stats under Torts. He has to go.
- fiveandagame

IMO, he has to be canned. This team won't respond to him next year.

And I'm not sure he can coach a different type of system, successfully.

I think it was pretty much an open-ended answer; can't see how anyone can lean one way or the other from a generic comment like that? "playing hockey the right way" WTF does that mean to Trevor.
- LeftCoaster

This:

When Trevor was talking about this, it sounded like he was either saying just because Torts' approach was defensive, it shouldn't necessarily mean it would hinder the offense or you can play smart defensive hockey without hindering the offense... as in Torts' system sucks and he should use another system that provides offense.
- hillbillydeluxe

Linden will let the GM decide who he has as coach. Torts is probably gonzo.

Torts is currently the coach. Linden can't start his Presidency by throwing the the current coach under the bus. Linden will hire a GM and that GM will be responsible for deciding who coaches the team. The only GM I see keeping Torts is Feaster and I feel he is a long shot. Look at the entire rosters stats under Torts. He has to go.
- fiveandagame

Seems like Linden wants to assess the situation first hand before jumping to conclusions. He has to have some ideas... What a difference from when Gillis took over.

I think Torts has to go too... They were saying on sportsnet that Torts got murdered in his exit interviews when he left the Rangers. I would love to hear what happens this time around.

Elliott Pap ‏@ElliottPap 2m
More Aquilini: 'Trevor is the perfect person to run this hockey club. We're confident in his ability. He had our full trust and confidence.'

It sounds like FA is really trying to distance himself from the rumors that he is the one making hockey decisions.

This:


- fiveandagame

Hopefully - I love those early 90's teams, full of skill, character, passion, size, depth etc...

I'm laughing because Gillis pushed Linden into retirement, didnt neven give him time to think about it before announcing his retirement for him now Linden has replaced him as Pres.

People conveniently lost track of how many players Gillis stabbed in the back from day one.
- boonerbuck

It's about the future not the past.

TEAM Radio ‏@TEAM1040 4m
Aqulini: (Gillis) hired Tortorella and I supported that. I have to take responsibility, and that's why we have a change in direction today

Bye Torts.
- fiveandagame

It's not a surprise to me. The words came out of Gillis' mouth that we were moving to a more defensive style when he was trading away offense for defense. Tortoiserella was hired by the same person.

Here's how it flipped and flopped. We have to play a more offensive game. We are going to play a more defensive style. We are going to move to a more offensive style. Which is it Gillis? FIRED.

I've updated the blog with a few notes from the press conference, including my thoughts on where Trev might go with his GM and coaching decisions.

President Trev!

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=59245

Hopefully - I love those early 90's teams, full of skill, character, passion, size, depth etc...
- LeftCoaster

Exactly. '94 is still my favorite year as a Canucks fan. It's impossible not to love that team.

Yeah, sounds like Linden wasn't a big fan of Gillis as a person.

It's not a surprise to me. The words came out of Gillis' mouth that we were moving to a more defensive style when he was trading away offense for defense. Tortoiserella was hired by the same person.

Here's how it flipped and flopped. We have to play a more offensive game. We are going to play a more defensive style. We are going to move to a more offensive style. Which is it Gillis? FIRED.
- boonerbuck

I've updated the blog with a few notes from the press conference, including my thoughts on where Trev might go with his GM and coaching decisions.

President Trev!

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=59245
- Carol Schram

Steal McNab from the Ducks.

I have a feeling Manny Malhotra is smiling today. He's employed by an NHL hockey team... Gillis isn't.
- nucks_94

Hahahaha.... good. Another player Gillis attempted to force into retirement.

Yeah, sounds like Linden wasn't a big fan of Gillis as a person.
- Nucker101

Unless you like smug arrogant d!cks - I can see why!!

He's got a buy-out clause for half the price, peanuts...
- LeftCoaster

Fire Torts, and the Season Ticket renewals will balance it out.

Unless you like smug arrogant d!cks - I can see why!!
- LeftCoaster

If they win, I love em!