For sure, but that basically means he's just working the phones and FA/Linden are running the team. I think they'd be a terrible GM duo .
- Nucker101

But isn’t this always the way the team has been run

Then this ties into Benning again with EG, something's gotta give there. If the organization is unclear/undecided about both of their futures then this franchise isn't exactly stable heading into the TDL lol.
- Nucker101

Its a show me contract & the injury has made it difficult. Both contracts r different entities. Its an awkward time.

Bill Zito would be a very good GM.

This is purely speculation and hasn’t been confirmed. Is your source Tony Gallagher ?
- CanuckDon

So is everyone here constantly speculating that FA forced JB to sign expensive UFA's.

Bob Murray was frustrated when interviewed after that TDL. Guy openly admitted that he all of his picks in play and thought he offered enough to land "an impact player".

But isn’t this always the way the team has been run
- CanuckDon

It would explain why we always finish in the bottom

Because they're clearly still evaluating the job he's done and like Vantel said, its possible that they want to see who from other teams will be available this summer.

And he can still be the lame duck GM the TDL, FA did it with Gillis.
- Nucker101

Blowing off the TDL waiting for the summer is a bad decision. Evaluation or not JB would be gone if thats the case.

Gillis had no power cuz nobody to trade after he handed out NMC’s NTC’s like candy.

If aqulini and Linden have to sign off on anything anyways I don’t see how he would be restricted if they like the deal. He can still propose whatever he wants
- CanuckDon

Exactly. 👍👍

Blowing off the TDL waiting for the summer is a bad decision. Evaluation or not JB would be gone if thats the case.
- Nighthawk

They wouldn't be completely blowing off the TDL. He'd probably be allowed to sell Vanek/EG, but that's about it.

But isn’t this always the way the team has been run
- CanuckDon

Speculation?

What happens if the person they are targeting falls through?
- VANTEL

As in who?

As in who?
- Nighthawk

I'm not privy to that info

Blowing off the TDL waiting for the summer is a bad decision. Evaluation or not JB would be gone if thats the case.

Gillis had no power cuz nobody to trade after he handed out NMC’s NTC’s like candy.
- Nighthawk

Kesler wanted out and gave a list lol. Murray was willing to part with the higher of his first rounders at that TDL, but then he knew the Canucks were more desperate at the draft and refused to include that pick.


That move by FA probably ended up hurting the Canucks.

They wouldn't be completely blowing off the TDL. He'd probably be allowed to sell Vanek/EG, but that's about it.
- Nucker101

Thats all that matters at this juncture.

Thats all that matters at this juncture.
- Nighthawk

Probably. But the original point was that JB would be somewhat limited at the TDL as a lame duck.

I'm not privy to that info
- VANTEL

Nobody i am aware of i’d want to replace JB. I’m fine with him staying. Idc if TL goes though even though a Pres means not much to me.

Probably. But the original point was that JB would be somewhat limited at the TDL as a lame duck.
- Nucker101

Thats only if ppl believe in the lame duck theory which i do not.

Thats only if ppl believe in the lame duck theory which i do not.
- Nighthawk

Fair enough.

Again, this is who I would target;

https://www.nhl.com/bluej...-general-manager/c-680011

Nobody i am aware of i’d want to replace JB. I’m fine with him staying. Idc if TL goes though even though a Pres means not much to me.
- Nighthawk

Why would you be aware of what goes on behind closed doors of the Canucks ?

You have to look at the four year record. It has been very unimpressive. Three bottom 6 finishes of 4 . Fines for tampering. Trades that are ripped by the public and media. The drafting up to last year was very controversial . The list goes on and on. Boeser Gaudette and Pettersson are Jims only saving graces.

I like the Guddy and Sutter trade but the general public hates them.

Just my random opinions...


MB should be fired yesterday.
Chiapet is a moron & should be fired faster
Dorion should be a stick boy
NYI need D
VGK resign Neal
Habs suck for a reason...hopeless
Pens r burnt out
Hawks no longer riding Tallons drafttails
Yotes move to QC
FLA later on to KC
Seattle expansion in 2020
-adjusted expansion draft to lessen impact

Again, this is who I would target;

https://www.nhl.com/bluej...-general-manager/c-680011
- Reubenkincade

I don't think Canucks target an inexperienced GM again

Why would you be aware of what goes on behind closed doors of the Canucks ?

You have to look at the four year record. It has been very unimpressive. Three bottom 6 finishes of 4 . Fines for tampering. Trades that are ripped by the public and media. The drafting up to last year was very controversial . The list goes on and on. Boeser Gaudette and Pettersson are Jims only saving graces.

I like the Guddy and Sutter trade but the general public hates them.
- VANTEL

Not aware of anything behind close doors nor do i care.

4yrs was one division champ & 3 abysmal injury plagued seasons on ice. Drafting i am more than fine with. As for trades i don’t buy into the hysteria the media concocts. The fans rarely know much here. Too many idiots & too few knowledgable fans we have. Media educated ppl r nothing. As for JB paying a tampering fine so what it cost him money thats all & nothing more. Hs mistake but yet it showed MB was lying in the end & the entire hockey fraternity knew PK was up for sale but the hush hush bs was exposed. When it comes to trades it matters not if it comes down to a popularity contest. If it does then CHIAPET & DORION MB r dunces.

I’ve been to game in Vegas and the atmosphere was awesome. It made Rogers Arena feel like a court room. The fan base there is one of reasons why they have started off so strong.
- Kaynine

the $10 for beer in a small cup here doesnt allow fans to get rip-roaring drunk like the fans in vegas. Aside from vegas winning that might have a lot to do with it

Reconsidering the TL/JB regime...


A new mgmt structure is needed.
The simple Pres/GM model is antiquated.
TL is a figurehead like many claim.
JB is fine at talent hunting.
Lacking is more hockey intelligence.
Judd Brackett is a fine employee but something is still lacking IMO. Idk what exactly but 1 more hockey man is needed.
I wanted Tallon but that was kiboshed. Who else could we head hunt?

I don't think Canucks target an inexperienced GM again
- VANTEL

I sure hope they aren't going to hire anyone who is about to be fired like Chiarelli, Dorion, Bergeron, Snow or ones that have been fairly recently fired like Lombardi or Murray.
Nor am I interested in Holland or Armstrong.
Zito(CBJ) or Fenton/Poile Jr (Nashville) have been apprenticing for a few years under some pretty decent management groups.