Oh ok, interesting. I don't know the history with this poster.
But I do remember many people saying we need to not cheap out and actually get an experienced POHO, an experienced GM and an experienced coach.
We didn't do any of that. We got a rookie president...made him GM (sounds like a Melnyk move to save on money) and then we'll see with the coach.
If the goal was to have staios as GM, why not hire a more experienced POHO instead of having a super thin management team.
So I get his frustration.. now that cheap owner was gone NOW we were supposed to invest in a full cupboard of top of the line POHO and GM but instead we got a rookie and gave him both roles.
So not only is he inexperienced but he's doing 2 jobs.
Isn't that the opposite of expanding our management group and bringing in experience?
I dont think that they cheaped out on management. Seems lot of the fanbase doesn't seem to acknowledge that ownership took over in the middle of pre season. They haven't had an offseason to fill those positions in hockey ops. Thats when all the options become available. Andlauder has done the exact opposite of cheaping out. He immediately bolstered analytics and hired Matt Nichol the best in the business for fitness and nutrition. Every other part of the organization has been added to or improved. Everything from marketing, hospitality, hell there are even more ushers. Its noticable how much better spirits all the staff are that are working the game. Andlauer renovated the players and family lounge and improved the meal plans and food. Look what he did for the familys when the team went to europe or the extra attention the mothers got on the mothers trip.
Andlauers hand was forced with both DJ and Dorion I highly doubt he came into the season wanting to fire them. He has added Alfie, Martin and Poulin to hockey ops... I do not think he is done either. Maybe give him an offseason to see is Staios hires a GM or more consultants.
Secondly Staios and Dorion couldnt be any different people and hires. Dorion was hired by someone that wanted a yes man at the helm that he could manipulate and pay as little as possible. Dorion had a good scouting back round I dont know how anyone thought he was qualified to be a General Manager at this level. How would he have any idea what it takes to win at the pro level. he never played, he never coached and never had success at the management level. The moment he took over Binghampton as the GM the team took a nose dive. I know from players on that team that he was unprofessional in how he addressed them and dealt with the players day to day.
I respect Dorion as an amateur scout but thats all he is and all his experience and skillset is cut out for.
Staios on the other hand was a guy that did it the hard way. No hand outs, 2nd round pick that worked his way on to a top pair on a team that went to the SCF he had 1000 games and played for his country. Once he was finished he went directly into management and worked his way up. He won an OHL championship ( something Dubas never did) and was a sought after commodity. While yes he is a rookie GM at the NHL level he has surrounded himself with other experienced people and I dont think he is done. He knows what it takes to win and so far he has taken a methodical approach. Yes he hasnt done anything major but I am glad there has been no panic and when you listen to his press conferences his hockey IQ and management abilities are undeniable. I dont think we can possible say that about Dorion.
I am going to wait and see before I judge but I have been very happy so far. I also dont think Dorion and Staios are anything alike from a professional and character level. Staios is willing to work with others and listen to their opinions. Dorion has a detailed history of the opposite.
