Management Is it time for Delaware North to give the Golden Parachute to Cam Neely?
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DominicT
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I was never a fan of Neely being President. My worry was he would react too hastily based on emotion.
Was never a fan of Sweeney becoming GM. I thought his strength was in the player development department and probably still is.
Everyone has a different definition for a rebuild, but in a rebuild you sell every asset you have. I don't think we see that day, at least not in the foreseeable future.
But if one were to happen, I don't want either leading the charge.
And I will take it a step further:
I don't want Charlie Jacobs being the guy who hires the next person to lead the charge. Maybe Harry Sinden as the special advisor helps pick the next candidate. I don't want that either.
MattFromFranklin
Fire Sweeney and Neely
I have my doubts that Sweeney and Neely will be gone even if they miss the playoffs, but this is a good point why they should be gone. A new GM and President would want to pick their own coach. If Sweeney and Neely are allowed to make yet another hire and then they get canned in a year or two, it would be very awkward for whoever the coach is, as well as the new GM and President.
BruinDust
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Same, I wouldn't put money on it even if they do not qualify. I think they'd have to miss this year and next year at minimum to put their jobs in jeopardy.
Dennis Bonvie
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That's a lot of don't wants.
How about who you do want? Are there any rebuild experts out there?
Personally, what I don't want is a rebuild by your definition.
BigGoalBrad
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BruinDust
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Will never happen, but I'd love for them to take on this sort of thought process. Why limit yourself to "hockey guys" as Team President. Why not broaden your horizons and hire strong leader and executive from another pro sport. Or even outside of sports altogether? Leadership is leadership, people can learn, you Team Pres doesn't need to know all the nuances of professional hockey.
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The NHL would probably be a lot further ahead if it choose more strong business leaders as Team Presidents instead of asking a guy to run a multi-million/billion dollar operation because he scored a lot of goals and assists in the NHL.
DaStinger
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Nope as a GM or President you never announce that stuff to the media. Was a seriously bad look for this organization.
I can think of 64 million reasons why this team looks disjointed and off page.
So, I guess setting up and running (for years) The Neely House counts for nothing?
Cameron M. Neely
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The Cam Neely Foundation
Donnie Shulzhoffer
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Actually it does since he was doing that before Bruins front office. I was replying to the Bergeron factor.
mjhfb
Easier from up here
Thanks for sharing.
Just like the players on the ice the best management situation is when people are in roles they are best suited.
DominicT
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I don't want a rebuild either.
Who I want? Let's revisit it in the offseason when we see who is available.
Obviously I'd like Bill Zito but that's not happening.
Babajingo
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I'm spoiled because I've seen 1 cup in almost 50 years.
I know, BUFF has seen 0. But Pitt has seen 5, Chi has seen 3, Det 4, hell MTL 6.
I'll take that risk, rather than seeing more first round exits with a bunch of 3rd liners.
But hey, thats my opinion.
bigbadbruins1
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and now we currently have a 8.x million cap hit 1a/1b goalie. would've rather them kept it quiet and made Swayman hold out until dec. 1.
Bruins held all the cards in the negotiation, all they had to do was wait. The only one who was really losing anything was Swayman. Loses a year of salary, and a year of development/play, further decreasing his value.
It's past time for both of them to go.
I expect the Bruins to make the playoffs under Sacco and his defense first, simplified system.
If they somehow don't, those two will be called on the carpet & perhaps dismissed at last.
Even if Boston make the playoffs, a staleness has set in.
Sweeney and Neely have given all they are able to give.
I am heartily sick of both, for different reasons.
The question then becomes what next, and who.
Speculation welcome,
I expect the Bruins to make the playoffs under Sacco and his defense first, simplified system.
If they somehow don't, those two will be called on the carpet & perhaps dismissed at last.
Even if Boston make the playoffs, a staleness has set in.
Sweeney and Neely have given all they are able to give.
I am heartily sick of both, for different reasons.
The question then becomes what next, and who.
Speculation welcome,
The Andrew Peeke Fan
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Donnie Shulzhoffer
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25 % increase in goaltending against the cap over the previous year, enough said.
DKH
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This thread is f***ing hilarious - holy ignoranous, Batman, on this guy
Anyways Neely had his Comics come home - he’s had some of best comedians over the years
Comics Come Home holds 28th event at TD Garden - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
BOSTON (WHDH) - Comics Come Home, America’s longest running comedy fundraiser benefiting The Cam Neely Foundation, returned to TD Garden Saturday for its 28th year.Hosted<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://whdh.com/news/comics-come-home-holds-28th-event-at-td-garden/">Read More</a>
whdh.com
Raised over 13 M dollars to help families lodging etc for children
As for hockey
Dude was best power forward I’ve seen since 67
His philosophy is - win on scoreboard and physically
To say he doesn’t know shit is ridiculous
Bruins fan ‘OMG, Cccccam said about Swayman 64 M reasons …..’
Oh the travesty, you would think they were on the ground below as the Hindenburg exploded
#TeamNeely
He looks dreamy with aviator glasses and top two buttons undone
Donnie Shulzhoffer
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Close association fan goggles to get some seats and hang out.This thread is f***ing hilarious - holy ignoranous, Batman, on this guy
Anyways Neely had his Comics come home - he’s had some of best comedians over the years
Comics Come Home holds 28th event at TD Garden - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
BOSTON (WHDH) - Comics Come Home, America’s longest running comedy fundraiser benefiting The Cam Neely Foundation, returned to TD Garden Saturday for its 28th year.Hosted<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://whdh.com/news/comics-come-home-holds-28th-event-at-td-garden/">Read More</a>
Raised over 13 M dollars to help families lodging etc for children
As for hockey
Dude was best power forward I’ve seen since 67
His philosophy is - win on scoreboard and physically
To say he doesn’t know shit is ridiculous
Bruins fan ‘OMG, Cccccam said about Swayman 64 M reasons …..’
Oh the travesty, you would think they were on the ground below as the Hindenburg exploded
#TeamNeely
He looks dreamy with aviator glasses and top two buttons undone
This brown nosing is something
DKH
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