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Same here, Tulsky over Dubas for me. I don't think Dubas would do well hereMuch rather go after the Canes guy.
Same here, Tulsky over Dubas for me. I don't think Dubas would do well hereMuch rather go after the Canes guy.
Why? They just want to f**k him over? Seems childish…Apparently the Flames refused permission for the Pens to talk to Treliving before July 1. Guess that means Dubas is our guy.![]()
That is Bad BusinessWhy? They just want to f**k him over? Seems childish…
It would make me think twice about taking a job there. That’s for sure.Why? They just want to f**k him over? Seems childish…
They have to hire a GM & HCIt would make me think twice about taking a job there. That’s for sure.
YES! Career Stopper with a Mega Billion $ owner to use itThis job would be a career stopper for Tulsky. He'd be way better off taking a GM job with a team with a emerging young core.
Set your expectations lower. The job will be taken by an experienced GM on the down slope of his career that's looking for a 3 year gig. In 3 or 4 years we'll be looking for another new GM to rebuild a new team out of the Sid/Geno ashes.
I think Treliving walked away and they’re being petty about itI thought they fired Treliving. So him taking another gig would void his contract. Maybe *he* left and they are deciding to stick it to him.
Either way he sucks.
With Chayka I’d be concerned that due to his age and history he’s become a bit of a persona non grata in the GM club house. Not being part of that in-group would be a kiss of death for any GM.
Because he was sick to death of Sutter & they fired him anywaysI think Treliving walked away and they’re being petty about it
Jay CaufieldThe only way to successfully counter the Flyers hiring Keith Jones is to make Craig Adams GM.
While we are at it, might as well make Tanner Glass the Assistant GM :\.The only way to successfully counter the Flyers hiring Keith Jones is to make Craig Adams GM.
Yeah, it'll be interesting to see. Sid's a competitive guy and I think a lot of that is enjoying playing hockey when there's a chance (even a slim one) of making noise in the playoffs. Another season or two of this last season's shit show and I wonder if Sid still has the drive to stick around.
I don't think Sid will ever play for another team or anything like that, I think the one team thing really matters to him. I'm just saying when it's time to decide whether to keep playing or hang them up at 38, I don't think it'd be a surprise for him to just stop playing and join the FO or something. This team's been on a steady downturn for years, and it ain't getting better imo. Cap situation's a mess, much of the roster is locked in with lengthy deals, prospect situation's a mess.Will depend on health and the state of the team at the time.
I'd have 0 problems with him playing in Colorado for a year or something. He's earned that.
Adams may have been a bad player but he's a much smarter man than Jones.The only way to successfully counter the Flyers hiring Keith Jones is to make Craig Adams GM.
Take Your MedsIt would be typical of this organization if they actually decided to FINALLY get rid of Sullivan, only to bring in tweedle dee and tweedle dum from Toronto. Geesus bleeping christ.
More likely, Sullivan gets promoted to GM, Dubas gets promoted to president of Hockey operations and Sheldon Keefe is our savior behind the bench. The Penguins are so arrogant right now, they probably believe they can get the "puck luck" with Dubas/Keefe that was missing in Toronto. smh
This situation is pretty much hopeless. This team has absolutely no clue anymore about how to construct a winner. None. And in terms of assets, we are possibly further away from the ultimate goal than all but 3-5 franchises right now. Maybe less.
For me, there is only one candidate (who is being bandied about in the rumor mill) that sounds interesting, who MIGHT be able to get something promising done. That is Mathieu Darche. At least he is with a winning program, something the Leafs are not and let's face it...we are no longer.
This job would be a career stopper for Tulsky. He'd be way better off taking a GM job with a team with a emerging young core.
Set your expectations lower. The job will be taken by an experienced GM on the down slope of his career that's looking for a 3 year gig. In 3 or 4 years we'll be looking for another new GM to rebuild a new team out of the Sid/Geno ashes.
We should cross Tulsky off this list, but FSG can target one of these people or someone who similarly fits the bill to be that AGM that we groom as our future GM.We've been discussing the GM, but what we really need is a strong front office. Nowadays, it's not just one hockey man running the show. Lets try and hire one or two of these names:
- Eric Tulsky: He's highly regarded and has a great reputation, but some hockey people may not respect him for being a bit of a "nerdier" guy. I'm not sure if Carolina would be willing to let him go.
- Sam Ventura: He's very intelligent and has connections to Pittsburgh. I'm not sure if he has what it takes to be a GM or if he's just an analytics guy.
- Alexandra Mandryck: She's very smart and well-liked, and she would be the first female GM. But would she do well in the role?
- Jeff Greenberg: He's a unique outsider who currently works for the Chicago Blackhawks but comes from the MLB. He has connections to Mario Lemieux, but I'm not sure if he has enough experience in hockey.
- Zac Urback: He's a younger guy with a good reputation. Friedman brought up his name on 31 Thoughts, but questioned if he was too young to be a GM.
- Arik Parnass: Won the cup last year. Another young analytics guy who was mentioned on Friedman's podcast, but like Urback, he may be too young.
- Tyler Dellow: He's extremely smart, but not well-liked. He's not a good ambassador.
- Matt Cane: He's a nice and smart guy, but he seems more like an analytics guy than a GM.
- Cam Lawrence: He's a smart guy, but he's not really a hockey guy. Some articles have been pushing his name, but I'm not sure if he's the right fit for the role because there was a lot of issues when he was involved with Florida.
- Meghan Chayka: She's controversial and has never worked in the NHL, but she runs an analytics company. It's hard to say if she has the necessary qualifications for the job.
No ownership group would give him more power than here. FSG doesn’t give a f*** about running the team, they don’t want to.At the same time maybe the ownership style would be suitable for him. They would probably give him more power than MLSE did.
Burns was the most Carolina player to add. They love defensemen who take tons of shots and have physical tools, and Burns fits that to a tee.Canes success largely comes from their D. Brent Burns was such a pick up for them.