Eleven Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 @Sportsnet Commissioner Gary Bettman says the #NHL has teams worth more than the #Clippers, a team that sold for $2 billion: http://bit.ly/1rMCqqX Toronto, Montreal, and MAYBE NYR. Quote
Hoss Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 What would make Pierre McGuire more "connected" than Brisebois, Botterill, Fenton, and/or Rutherford? He was a scout 20 years ago and has been a TV announcer...while they have consistently been involved in the league, building hockey teams. (And I'm not trying to be a jerk and call you out, I am legitimately asking because I have absolutely zero clue.) Like somebody else said, it seems like this is going to be Matt Millen, but in the NHL...why not Jeremy Roenick? lol. He's the Jay Glazer of hockey. He gained connections while in the league and has worked his ass off as a journalist to keep those connections up and gain many more. Quote
bunomatic Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Wasn't Pierre an asst. G.M. is Pittsburgh at one time ? Quote
Hoss Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Wasn't Pierre an asst. G.M. is Pittsburgh at one time ? Scout and eventual assistant coach. He was assistant GM in Hartford. Quote
Jeanbe Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Toronto, Montreal, and MAYBE NYR. Agreed and that is about it. Quote
Andrew Amerk Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 He's the Jay Glazer of hockey. He gained connections while in the league and has worked his ass off as a journalist to keep those connections up and gain many more. Means nothing. His current "connections" might only be cordial to him because of his current job, and could secretly dislike him, which wouldn't help him as GM. Quote
Hoss Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Means nothing. His current "connections" might only be cordial to him because of his current job, and could secretly dislike him, which wouldn't help him as GM. I'm sure some connections dislike him, but the same could be said for all. His connections will help him. Period. Quote
Andrew Amerk Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 I'm sure some connections dislike him, but the same could be said for all. His connections will help him. Period. If thats the case, then what makes him different than any other candidate? Quote
Hoss Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) If thats the case, then what makes him different than any other candidate? The more the merrier. He has been out of hockey forever. Why do you think he has been/is being strongly considered for jobs? Because teams want to do sneaky things in the background while he blinds the media with his waxed cap? Edited June 5, 2014 by Tankalicious Quote
Andrew Amerk Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 The more the merrier. He has been out of hockey forever. Why do you think he has been/is being strongly considered for jobs? Because teams want to do sneaky things in the background while he blinds the media with his waxed cap? Why do you think that he had been out of hockey forever? Why is he "strongly considered" for the jobs, and never gets them? Quote
Hoss Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Why do you think that he had been out of hockey forever? Why is he "strongly considered" for the jobs, and never gets them? I'd suspect it's because a mixture of him being picky and losing out to guys who have more than just connections. I'm not saying he's a great candidate for anything. I'm saying the connections are what make him a solid candidate in some eyes. Might never make him more than a candidate. Might never make him more than a couple-year GM failure. Who knows. Now that I feel like I almost defended McGuire I need to clean myself. Edited June 5, 2014 by Tankalicious Quote
Andrew Amerk Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 I'd suspect it's because a mixture of him being picky and losing out to guys who have more than just connections. Maybe the other guys have more than 5 adjectives to describe any hockey play that happens. Quote
X. Benedict Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Not only that....he's been able to scout every team the past 5 years from 3 feet away. You don't think he sees and hears stuff every night that gives him insight on stuff even players' own GM's don't know? A decent point. But I really think knowing players at the NHL level isn't as important as knowing all the players and coaches at the AHL level, and perhaps the CHL level if you are building a winner. Quote
Guest Sloth Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Possibly another Barry Melrose? Yes, there is a difference between coaching and management, but McGuire has been "away" from the game for a very long time. Look how things turned out for Melrose when he attempted a return to the NHL. Quote
shrader Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Hopefully someone else will save us all by handing a GM job to Mike Milburry. The league needs him! Quote
MattPie Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Watch me: http://instagram.com/p/o3istLHo-k/ We all knew you were a dude; "were" being more accurate than usual based on the video. Edited June 5, 2014 by MattPie Quote
spndnchz Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 We all knew you were a dude; "were" being more accurate than usual based on the video. Yes. I am David Booth. Quote
LGR4GM Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Posted June 5, 2014 Yes. I am David Booth. Well better than John Wilkes, I hear that Booth is an ass. Quote
Hoss Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 @StapeNewsday: #Isles have acquired rights to D Dan Boyle from the Sharks for a conditional 2015 5th-round pick. Becomes a 4th if Boyle signs. Quote
dudacek Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 And the Garth-Snow-desperately-struggles-to-cover-up-the-Vanek-mistake tour continues. Quote
Hoss Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 I'm not sure Boyle resigns there. He'll probably want to compete for a championship. That's not happening anytime soon in NY. Quote
Hoss Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Boyle's agent, George Bazos, says defenseman plans to test market, but open to reunion with #TBLightning. "I know he loves it down there." That was before the Isles trade. The Isles must be prepared to give him a very good deal. Quote
Trettioåtta Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Boyle's agent, George Bazos, says defenseman plans to test market, but open to reunion with #TBLightning. "I know he loves it down there." That was before the Isles trade. The Isles must be prepared to give him a very good deal. I wouldn't be shocked if they threw a lot of large 1 year deals out - delay that pick and get to the playoffs Quote
tom webster Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 I wouldn't be shocked if they threw a lot of large 1 year deals out - delay that pick and get to the playoffs I wouldn't be surprised if they desperately do that and flame out as the over the hill over priced gang falters. They have actually built up a pretty good stable of young talent but Garth will likely blow it all to hell in order to try and save face. Quote
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