Well, except we know JFj could not do what he wanted to do ... tear it up and rebuild.
There have been several GM's with the Leafs who had to go to the owner to get approval ... like when they wouldn't let them sign Gretzky.
I would guess Hunter has complete authority on scouting to do what is best for the Leafs based on the team's agenda/strategy. I would think the GM has a huge influence on that agenda / strategy.
Yeah I thought they would wait longer but I don't mind them spoiling the surprise sooner.most assumed theyd wait til Marlies playoffs were done since dubas is their gm. but hey, rival sports knew
most assumed theyd wait til Marlies playoffs were done since dubas is their gm. but hey, rival sports knew
The smoke is coming from them reading hf boards
Sports media should be reading hf to get a pulse on what fans are talking about and thinking as that's a good way to sell. They can design articles targeted and what we are debating
To be a GM somewhere else, quite obvious lol. But is there really proof that Hunter> Dubas in drafting? I don't think so.Good but...god damn it I dont want to lose Hunter. Why would he leave?
They will be talking about Hunter today at the press conferenceI'm guessing they won't say anything about Hunter until after the draft. Let's hope he doesn't really want to be GM and would rather have less responsibility and figure out the Leafs drafting.
Guys the account has 200 followers relax lol I could've made a new account every day predicting Dubas would be hired today and I'd eventually be right, just like there's gonna be 1 non-source eventually right
Meh the account has 0 reputation and said he'd be hired today yesterday, when I feel if there was a press conference planned for 12:30 today probably already planned a couple days ago the source would've known that info.
Vegas does the exact same thing with Kelly McCrimmon.Literally. This was so clearly the right move, and has been the plan for 4(?) years now. Why anyone in the media think differently is due to age and inexperience.
If Hunter wants to take his ball and go home (even though we all knew this was gonna happen, so he must have too), so be it. He's not that guy though; he's a scout through and through.
Serious questions: What other NHL team would let him still own a franchise and work tirelessly for them as well, while being paid (assuming) handsomely? How could he scout for both the Leafs, the Knights (which is his best quality) and also run the daily GM duties?
Food for thought regarding Hunter. Personally would be sad to see him go but another draft out of him would be a positive at least?
not so confident in your previous statement anymore , lolI literally couldn't care less about whether you're right or not. Maybe he is here, maybe he isn't, but honestly someone else should take the deal since limiting yourself to Hunter being gone just before season starts is actually good odds for me. If anything I'd see it more as replacing a mid season firing.
Just please stop wasting everyone's time with your constant sarcastic irrelevant posts and add to the discussion instead.
When you've got the worse odds you want a higher payout![]()
Great point about still owning the knights.Literally. This was so clearly the right move, and has been the plan for 4(?) years now. Why anyone in the media would think differently is due to age and inexperience.. or they've been reading the contrarion posts on HFboards..
If Hunter wants to take his ball and go home (even though we all knew this was gonna happen, so he must have too), so be it. He's not that guy though; he's a scout through and through.
Serious questions: What other NHL team would let him still own a franchise and work tirelessly for them as well, while being paid (assuming) handsomely? How could he scout for both the Leafs, the Knights (which is his best quality) and also run the daily GM duties?
Agreed ownership that holds the purse strings and on the hook finacially does have the ultimate say over the GM they hired to run their business and the direction they want to take it.
That is the same for all GMs that report to a BOD and need financial approval on major transactions that impact the bottom line.
In Leafs chain of command everything flows through Shanahan as the defacto GM answering to ownership and then directing those below him as desired and needed as that is what they mean when they say "everyone is following the Shannaplan".![]()
Any dispute with Babcock would go to the MLSE board. At least at this point.I would even think Shanahan would need approval to make a costly fire (Babcock etc.) or trade a Mathews like player. He would probably get it but even he doesn't have a complete free reign.
I’d like a head scout who shares Dubas’ vision for players. I’d like that to be Hunter, and ideally he stays, but if the two can’t see eye to eye it would be for the best that Hunter to move on.
Lol even if I thought it was 80% chance he stays I still wouldn't, don't care to make a bet risking the 20% scenarionot so confident in your previous statement anymore , lol
and why is me speculating as to whether Hunter stays or leaves and who may replace him sarcastic/irrelevant especially since you're the one who brought the topic up ?
well first off pretty much all GM's when making firings buyouts etc. have to go to the president or board for approval usually, so yes I think Dubas will be allowed to do any of what you just mentioned just like the other 30 GM's in the league.
its funny you use JFJ as an example of a GM with full autonomy considering he went to the board with a rebuild plan and they said no.
That was my position too. Hunter had the better resume, but I knew more about Dubas and really liked his vision, and always thought he came across as noticeably intelligent. I do hope Hunter stays around a bit though, I'd like to give him more of a chance to show that scouting magic. Especially since I wouldn't be surprised if Lou had more of a hand in that these last few years than normally assumed. Hunters first draft was very different from the ones since.To me the Leafs couldn't go wrong with either Dubas or Hunter.