Confirmed with Link: Lawrence Gilman, Lorne Henning, Eric Crawford AND Mike Burnstein fired
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Pretty clear this was a Gillis house cleaning....
Benning clearly doesn't like to feel uncomfortable by being challenged.
Benning clearly doesn't like to feel uncomfortable by being challenged.
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LOL if that interview wasn't an indication that Linden isn't qualified for this role than I don't know what is.
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You have got to be kidding me,hopefully they just mean they don't have anyone in mi d yet and Weisbrod won't be the Assistant GM or Delorme will take Hennings place in Utica
Everyone got their tissues and/or Garbage cans ready for the sure to come press conference?
I do need some more cringe in my life.
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Dammit Jim!
Telling that Gillman did not want to discuss the Sbisa and Dorsett contracts. He was not on board with them.
No surprise...they are abhorrent.
No surprise...they are abhorrent.
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Did you guys just hear what they (TSN 1040 guy don't know his name ) said about Gilman and the Sbisa, Dorsett contracts?
Amazing.. He basically said he bumped into Gilman shortly after those contracts were signed and Gilman
did not want to talk about it at all! He basically said he would be shocked if Gilman had something to do
with those contracts... It just gets better and better...
Amazing.. He basically said he bumped into Gilman shortly after those contracts were signed and Gilman
did not want to talk about it at all! He basically said he would be shocked if Gilman had something to do
with those contracts... It just gets better and better...
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Weisbrod as assistant GM.
Delorme as Head Scout.
Fun times ahead.
What's the opposite of the Midas Touch?
It's cos they're a lot smarter than the guys who fired them. Fitting that they're now off this sinking ship.
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So what, is it budget cut backs or just too many chefs in the kitchen?
I don't generally like change for the sake of change but I do understand a new regime wanting their guys in.
I don't generally like change for the sake of change but I do understand a new regime wanting their guys in.
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His vision is obviously to do the right thing, and to do the right thing, the right way.
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Yeah but according to his profile at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Weisbrod
Doesn't those entries just inspire confidence?
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Not exact quotes, but it's definitely not ******** I made up. i took important things he said from each question. Some exact quotes, some paraphrased.
On if it was his decision
Linden: I think it’s my job to look at the organization, and I don’t make decisions independently, but I feel it’s the right direction
On if there was a different philosophy between those fired and current mgmt – why
Linden: I certainly don’t want to get into specifics and performance, it’s dependant on where I think we need to be. On the size of the group we have, it was hard to conduct business. That’s as far as I’m going
On the size of the office comment - are you replacing?
Linden: Many of the responsibilities will be absorbed will be within organization. No decisions, no imminent hirings but I have ideas.
On if they got calls for them
Linden: I hadn’t. Tough conversations, thinks they’ll both get jobs quickly.
On why the releases of these people didn't happen early
Linden: I wanted to let things settle, owed it to myself. As far as timing goes, there’s never a good or right time. Did it for the right reasons and to serve organization the best.
Did these moves have something to do with them having a stronger voice in prior regime?
Linden: I think there’s always a challenge with bringing two groups together – but they’re quality people. I don’t think there was a big deal in that. This structure is better suited (without them)
Is there a magnified glass on this management group?
Linden: We came in last year, made big changes with the goal of getting younger and creating more depth. Was not going to be a snap of the fingers. Going to be difficult decisions, made some of them already. Fans will support, fans will disagree. People needed to realize there would be difficult decisions
.
Lorne oversaw the Utica program – good year for Utica, so he should get top marks and why should he be let go?
Linden: I’ve known lorne for twenty years and consider him a good friend and it wasn’t about performance. He was architect of that (being Utica). I called Robert Esche (GM of Utica) and Travis Green to discuss the future. Again, not about performance but vision for future.
On if Giman did contracts under previous tenure – was he with this?
Linden: he’s not just a numbers guy, he was much more than that. He applied himself. Currently, we’re managing cap internally. We’ll assess and evaluate going forward.
On a couple of logistics things going forward, who’s managing scouting (pro/amateur)?
Linden: currently, I’ve thought of where we’re going but until we firm those up, obviously a tough day, but I’ve got some ideas and Jim and I have discussed
On if there would there be any compensation if Gilman and Henning are hired by a different org?
Linden: haven’t looked into it yet. They’re good people. Can’t tell you that right now.
On analytics:
Linden: analytics plays a big role in our game today, big piece. It’s not the magic bullet, but definitely a significant piece. We have people internally who are working on that side of the game, and they’ll continue with it. I’m comfortable with that right now.
After call ended, Patterson insinuated that Gilman had nothing to do with the Dorsett and Sbisa contracts. Said he saw him, and he didn't want to even talk about it.
On if it was his decision
Linden: I think it’s my job to look at the organization, and I don’t make decisions independently, but I feel it’s the right direction
On if there was a different philosophy between those fired and current mgmt – why
Linden: I certainly don’t want to get into specifics and performance, it’s dependant on where I think we need to be. On the size of the group we have, it was hard to conduct business. That’s as far as I’m going
On the size of the office comment - are you replacing?
Linden: Many of the responsibilities will be absorbed will be within organization. No decisions, no imminent hirings but I have ideas.
On if they got calls for them
Linden: I hadn’t. Tough conversations, thinks they’ll both get jobs quickly.
On why the releases of these people didn't happen early
Linden: I wanted to let things settle, owed it to myself. As far as timing goes, there’s never a good or right time. Did it for the right reasons and to serve organization the best.
Did these moves have something to do with them having a stronger voice in prior regime?
Linden: I think there’s always a challenge with bringing two groups together – but they’re quality people. I don’t think there was a big deal in that. This structure is better suited (without them)
Is there a magnified glass on this management group?
Linden: We came in last year, made big changes with the goal of getting younger and creating more depth. Was not going to be a snap of the fingers. Going to be difficult decisions, made some of them already. Fans will support, fans will disagree. People needed to realize there would be difficult decisions
.
Lorne oversaw the Utica program – good year for Utica, so he should get top marks and why should he be let go?
Linden: I’ve known lorne for twenty years and consider him a good friend and it wasn’t about performance. He was architect of that (being Utica). I called Robert Esche (GM of Utica) and Travis Green to discuss the future. Again, not about performance but vision for future.
On if Giman did contracts under previous tenure – was he with this?
Linden: he’s not just a numbers guy, he was much more than that. He applied himself. Currently, we’re managing cap internally. We’ll assess and evaluate going forward.
On a couple of logistics things going forward, who’s managing scouting (pro/amateur)?
Linden: currently, I’ve thought of where we’re going but until we firm those up, obviously a tough day, but I’ve got some ideas and Jim and I have discussed
On if there would there be any compensation if Gilman and Henning are hired by a different org?
Linden: haven’t looked into it yet. They’re good people. Can’t tell you that right now.
On analytics:
Linden: analytics plays a big role in our game today, big piece. It’s not the magic bullet, but definitely a significant piece. We have people internally who are working on that side of the game, and they’ll continue with it. I’m comfortable with that right now.
After call ended, Patterson insinuated that Gilman had nothing to do with the Dorsett and Sbisa contracts. Said he saw him, and he didn't want to even talk about it.
Amazing.
Good luck to Gilman in his future endeavors. He'll have another NHL job instantly if he wants it. Same with Crawford. Henning is 63 and may retire.
The only problem with the analogy is Gillis left Benning with less of a Titanic and more of a BC fast ferry.
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I just heard this as well. Always knew Gilman was too smart for those.
We have a complete clown show for our management team now. So Delorme is obviously head of scouting again, Weisbrod is full AGM and our "capologist"
and who is now running our farm teams? Bet it's gonna be Brandon Benning.- Status
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