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Confirmed with Link: Lawrence Gilman, Lorne Henning, Eric Crawford AND Mike Burnstein fired
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I think those of you calling for Linden and Benning's head had better wrap your head around the fact that this is Trevor's ship, and, he OBVIOUSLY has full support of ownership to do whatever he wants.
Also....question for people thinking these firings means 'good/smart' guys left; do you think those years at end of Mike Gillis's time were indicative of team on right track?
Also....question for people thinking these firings means 'good/smart' guys left; do you think those years at end of Mike Gillis's time were indicative of team on right track?
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GPNuck
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Did they say that? I didn't hear that.. Thats great!
I didn't think Linden sounded pissed he just danced around every question.. It reminded me of the
premier of Alberta before he was ousted when he was interviewed just dancing around every question
answering only a portion of the question and changing the direction of the answers
KeninsFan
Fire Benning already
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This team is too far gone.
By the time Aquaman fires Benning (next off-season) we're gonna have to find an excellent GM who will then take 2-3 seasons to re-structure our scouts (again), find good assistants and another capologist.
We've set the rebuild a solid 5 seasons back by firing Gillis and trusting in Linden. Some folk hero, he's ruined the team worse than Keenan/Messier.
By the time Aquaman fires Benning (next off-season) we're gonna have to find an excellent GM who will then take 2-3 seasons to re-structure our scouts (again), find good assistants and another capologist.
We've set the rebuild a solid 5 seasons back by firing Gillis and trusting in Linden. Some folk hero, he's ruined the team worse than Keenan/Messier.
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Dammit Jim!
Losing Gilman our capologist, in the midst of free agency and at a crucial point in our future, is very telling.
I believe that all three of them probably simply tendered their resignations.
They obviously were Gillis men, and I believe it was a faction split. Especially with how Benning has been throwing away the previous regime's assets away, like candy at a parade.
I was never completely sold on Henning or Crawfords pro scouting.
But I had a ton of respect for Gilman.
On the positive side, we will have a management group with no contention. On the negative side, I believe we lost a boat load of competence.
Delorme and the old boys are fully in control now. It is very scary, but even blind squirrels can find an acorn once in awhile.
Maybe something good will come of it.
Given we have the most incompetent front office in hockey, expecting to get lucky is going to result in you wasting a lot of time following a team that is going to disappoint you greatly.
Embrace the hate. They deserve it.
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Those years at the end of Gillis' time was clearly indicative of terrible meddlesome owners whose only goals were size and playoffs.
The trend continues
HSD19
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Oh were well aware that he has full power and advocacy of the ownership. As fro Gillis's time, I don't think he made as many questionable moves in his 6 year tenure as Benning has in one year.
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Now with 100% less Benning!
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Thanks for transcribing the interview, peen. Illuminating... but not in a good way.
Bro Horvat, those avy's are a thing of beauty.
He steered it into the proverbial iceberg nonetheless.
Bro Horvat, those avy's are a thing of beauty.
He steered it into the proverbial iceberg nonetheless.
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KeninsFan
Fire Benning already
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honestly, anyone they promote is probably a garbage man by virtue that they were promoted by these guys. sorry jonathan
GPNuck
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Ya because when Keenan/Messier traded away the team they got VALUE in return.. Linden for Bertuzzi Mccabe and Ruutu! Brilliant trade... We trade away our number 1 goalie for a ****ing 3rd round pick!!!
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hilarious that for every move they make it requires instant damage control
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Ask and you shall receive. Full size and avatar version included.
Amazing... anyone that goes to games this season should bring a massive sign during the warmups which show this and/or our disconnect with management. They only take fans seriously that actually pay to go to the games. Even then I'm sure it is miniscule interest at best.
Funny how easy it is to find trading partners when you bleed value on every trade.
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They said that they (Sekeres and Price) noticed that for the first time since Benning and Linden came on board that Linden and Benning seem exasperated with the views/opinions fans have of this weeks moves.
That Linden and Benning are showing some of the exasperation that Gillis showed with the media and fans at times.
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He can say it all he wants, pretty much every move they make spits in the face of the analyticals so obviously they don't know how to use advance stats or have no respect for them.
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