News & Notes XLV: Simply Having A Wonderful Canesmastime

[To Be Determined]

Honestly comes off like they don't like dealing with the guy who signs the checks in lieu of someone somewhat lesser in the pecking order. And especially someone who isn't afraid to remind them of it..

Although Dundon strikes me as the kind of guy who'll pick a fight out of the most anodyne negotiation (ie Brind'amour) just out of principle, and to remind everyone who the highest boss around these parts is.

i did get a laugh at the "their gm has to ask about everything!"

oh noes! i'll admit it seems a bit silly if he has to sign off on every single thing - does he need to approve 950k for eric robinson, or can he just say fill in the roster once the 'big' deals are signed off - but it's his money, so whatevs. if he is that hands on, then maybe folks are pissed that he is a better gm than most in the league, turning an abysmal franchise into a perennial top team.

what i'd really love to see, and know we never will, is a listing of things dundon has personally shot down that a gm wanted.

i didn't pay attention - did seattle's owner get dinged for overruling francis on the coaching hire?

 

[hblueridgegal]

I had to drive to TN yesterday and heard DW on SiriusNhL for the outdoor game. He was asked what things have been good surprises at CBJ. He first mentioned the state of the art locker rooms and facilities. Then said "completely hands off ownership" and "management that lets professionals do their jobs."

I found the timing to be interesting.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

I had to drive to TN yesterday and heard DW on SiriusNhL for the outdoor game. He was asked what things have been good surprises at CBJ. He first mentioned the state of the art locker rooms and facilities. Then said "completely hands off ownership" and "management that lets professionals do their jobs."

I found the timing to be interesting.

I mean, it's an open secret that DW left because of Dundon's meddling. It remains to be seen if that's going to hurt us in the end.

 

[chaz4hockey]

I had to drive to TN yesterday and heard DW on SiriusNhL for the outdoor game. He was asked what things have been good surprises at CBJ. He first mentioned the state of the art locker rooms and facilities. Then said "completely hands off ownership" and "management that lets professionals do their jobs."

I found the timing to be interesting.

Interesting..

If in a fantasy world where I was fortunate to own a billion $ franchise I think I would institute a hybrid management situation.

I would impose a standards philosophy and then hire professionals to execute on that.

If things went well, no interference from me. If not, say hello to lots of interaction and probable replacement if things don’t turn around.

FWIW: the NHL with few exceptions has been comprised of more GM misses than superstars. The “ol boy” network thinks they are the experts but more often that not they fail (DW Atlanta?).

As a new (and pretty smart private equity type guy) owner, I’m sure he saw that going in and his meddle factor was enhanced.

As I’ve noted before, Dundon’s Canes are a breath of fresh air compared to Karmonas and IMO, the Canes are one of the better run franchises.