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Official Francesco Aquilini Thread
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And here I thought I couldn’t get more disappointed.
Fracesco Aqualini is a gutless coward.
Absolutely disgraceful, i feel second hand embarrassment from watching this shit.
Guy is a clown.
But hey tank your nhl clubs value and reputation even further. You deserve this shit you rat.
Fracesco Aqualini is a gutless coward.
Absolutely disgraceful, i feel second hand embarrassment from watching this shit.
Guy is a clown.
But hey tank your nhl clubs value and reputation even further. You deserve this shit you rat.
lawrence
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- May 19, 2012
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He’s a piece of shit for allowing this to happen.
I never hated anyone like this. He’s at a new level of hate. Disgusting how he can treat a person like this.
I never hated anyone like this. He’s at a new level of hate. Disgusting how he can treat a person like this.
lawrence
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Found this on Reddit.
Francesco is truly a piece of shit. I have no respects for this guy anymore.
That's not the half of it. Credit u/reyskywalker7698.
"1983 - Slumlords who raised rents by up to 100% on tenants causing homeless seniors. FLASHBACK 15 YEARS AGO 25 YEARS AGO
2006 - Screwed over Gaglardi to buy the team. Francesco Aquilini purchases remaining 50 per cent of Canucks from John McCaw
2011 - Charged with diverting river water to their farms unlawfully, killing thousands of fish. PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions
2011, 2012, and 2018 - Fined for having unsafe transport vehicle for temp. farm workers. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...vehicle-at-family-s-berry-operation-1.5136249
2017 - #2 biggest political lobbyists in the province. How big money corrupts politics - Common Ground
2017 - Stiffed their Google partner on a contract and lost the subsequent lawsuit. Aquilini Investment Group ordered to pay US$600,000 for contract breach
2017 - Two kids of workers at their vineyard died after a fire, where the mobile homes allegedly had no smoke detectors and improper electrical. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...of-2-children-at-their-u-s-vineyard-1.5331369
2019 - Cheated on their taxes, declaring just 51k in income per brother, before being reassessed at $11.5m/each. https://vancouversun.com/news/local...-offset-capital-gains-in-deal-to-buy-nhl-team
2019 - Stole wages from temp. workers on their farms. Denied them water breaks. https://www.thestar.com/vancouver/2...-accommodations-intimidation-and-threats.html
2019 - Fell behind on child support. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/owner-of-vancouver-canucks-taken-to-court-over-child-support-1.4382959
2022 - Still falling behind on child support, accused of child abuse by ex-wife and three kids, none of whom want contact. https://theprovince.com/news/local-...against-francesco-aquilini-by-ex-wifes-lawyer
And anecdotally, you talk to tradespeople in the Lower Mainland, and you won't have to go far to hear from someone who's been stiffed for work they did for the Aquilinis.
Well jeez, I wonder why they've not lead the team through a proper rebuild? These guys didn't get their wealth going about it the right way, they take shortcuts. And they run the hockey team the same way.
They hired the former chief of police for the VPD to be the family's spokesperson. Why would a family need a spokesperson who's adept at speaking about crimes? Hmmm... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...er-police-chief-named-new-vp-at-aig-1.3175422"
Francesco is truly a piece of shit. I have no respects for this guy anymore.
That's not the half of it. Credit u/reyskywalker7698.
"1983 - Slumlords who raised rents by up to 100% on tenants causing homeless seniors. FLASHBACK 15 YEARS AGO 25 YEARS AGO
2006 - Screwed over Gaglardi to buy the team. Francesco Aquilini purchases remaining 50 per cent of Canucks from John McCaw
2011 - Charged with diverting river water to their farms unlawfully, killing thousands of fish. PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions
2011, 2012, and 2018 - Fined for having unsafe transport vehicle for temp. farm workers. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...vehicle-at-family-s-berry-operation-1.5136249
2017 - #2 biggest political lobbyists in the province. How big money corrupts politics - Common Ground
2017 - Stiffed their Google partner on a contract and lost the subsequent lawsuit. Aquilini Investment Group ordered to pay US$600,000 for contract breach
2017 - Two kids of workers at their vineyard died after a fire, where the mobile homes allegedly had no smoke detectors and improper electrical. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...of-2-children-at-their-u-s-vineyard-1.5331369
2019 - Cheated on their taxes, declaring just 51k in income per brother, before being reassessed at $11.5m/each. https://vancouversun.com/news/local...-offset-capital-gains-in-deal-to-buy-nhl-team
2019 - Stole wages from temp. workers on their farms. Denied them water breaks. https://www.thestar.com/vancouver/2...-accommodations-intimidation-and-threats.html
2019 - Fell behind on child support. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/owner-of-vancouver-canucks-taken-to-court-over-child-support-1.4382959
2022 - Still falling behind on child support, accused of child abuse by ex-wife and three kids, none of whom want contact. https://theprovince.com/news/local-...against-francesco-aquilini-by-ex-wifes-lawyer
And anecdotally, you talk to tradespeople in the Lower Mainland, and you won't have to go far to hear from someone who's been stiffed for work they did for the Aquilinis.
Well jeez, I wonder why they've not lead the team through a proper rebuild? These guys didn't get their wealth going about it the right way, they take shortcuts. And they run the hockey team the same way.
They hired the former chief of police for the VPD to be the family's spokesperson. Why would a family need a spokesperson who's adept at speaking about crimes? Hmmm... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...er-police-chief-named-new-vp-at-aig-1.3175422"
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I'm now glad Boston won in 2011. I want to see this team win a cup, but not while Aquilini's are owners.
Mr. Canucklehead
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We should get rid of the swear filtering in this thread.
Actually do away with all rules when it comes to slandering that ****ing piece of ****.
Mr. Canucklehead
Kitimat Canuck
StickShift
In a pickle 🥒
Ownership must recognize that they are in a precarious position. The last year alone has badly eroded whatever confidence was left in the organization.
Soon this will affect players and they will not want to play here. Then that will affect the fans, and they won’t sell nearly as many seats. The consequence is that the value of the organization will begin to decline.
They may be wise to sell sooner than later. The current trajectory is unsustainable and may ultimately force the Aquilini’s hands.
Soon this will affect players and they will not want to play here. Then that will affect the fans, and they won’t sell nearly as many seats. The consequence is that the value of the organization will begin to decline.
They may be wise to sell sooner than later. The current trajectory is unsustainable and may ultimately force the Aquilini’s hands.
I think we see the other 2 brothers take over control of the team before we see the Aquilini's sell the team. There were rumours of them stripping Francesco of control of the team last year around the time Green and Benning were fired
Rich megalomaniacs generally live in an echo chamber and their massive egos make them think everyone who has a different idea is against them.
Kevinsane
Kraken up.
I know three people who worked for Aquilini in some capacity. All three said he’s completely unlikeable and a total narcissist.
Canadian Canuck
Hughes4Calder
F*** Francisco. The day he sells the team (if that ever happens) is the day we have a chance again to win a cup. Until then...no chance. Worst ownership in Pro Sports.
He's a pathetic excuse of a human being.
Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
You look back over the Canucks 52-year history, and surely this has to be the lowest point. And it isn't even about the wins and losses anymore, or the make up of the team.
Certainly the Canucks have had really bad teams in the past, and after the Grizzlies left town in the late 90's, incoming GM Brian Burke warned that the franchise was only a phone call away from being moved.
But this polluted ownership group has sapped the will and passion of even the most ardent fan. And the only solution now if for the Aquilini's to cash out. Sell..Sell..Sell!
Sometimes the only solution is to cut off the head of the snake.
Certainly the Canucks have had really bad teams in the past, and after the Grizzlies left town in the late 90's, incoming GM Brian Burke warned that the franchise was only a phone call away from being moved.
But this polluted ownership group has sapped the will and passion of even the most ardent fan. And the only solution now if for the Aquilini's to cash out. Sell..Sell..Sell!
Sometimes the only solution is to cut off the head of the snake.
EpochLink
Canucks and Jets fan
The Canucks brand is probably at the lowest since the late 90’s, nothing is likeable on this team. Not even the black skate jersey’s with the recent release will ease the fans minds
Yeah Aqualini’s are in treacherous waters here, the fanbase is angry.
vadim sharifijanov
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EpochLink
Canucks and Jets fan
Luigi and his bastard son need to sell.
They are in danger of becoming a black eye to the league, when does Bettman step in here?
They are in danger of becoming a black eye to the league, when does Bettman step in here?
rypper
21-12-05 it's finally over.
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Poster Lawrence has done Canuck fans a huge favor by researching and providing links to the major court cases involving the Aquilini's and their companies.
After reading the whole ball of crud, Canuck fans can decide whether or not they want to continue coughing up money for this organization..... or maybe heading off in another direction. Support the Vancouver Giants or one of the Lower Mainland's BCJHL teams, and give the difference to charity.
After reading the whole ball of crud, Canuck fans can decide whether or not they want to continue coughing up money for this organization..... or maybe heading off in another direction. Support the Vancouver Giants or one of the Lower Mainland's BCJHL teams, and give the difference to charity.
Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
Jerry Jones just walked on the field to talk directly to his kicker (missed two in practise) who missed 4 in a row last game. 
I can't wait for our moment when Petey walks by Aqua and demands a trade like Roy did.
I can't wait for our moment when Petey walks by Aqua and demands a trade like Roy did.
Gringo raises an interesting point......do the Aquilini's even realize how much they're loathed right now in Vancouver?
