It's about the future not the past.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Yeah, of course you guys always say that.

Elliott Pap ‏@ElliottPap 2m
More Aquilini: 'Trevor is the perfect person to run this hockey club. We're confident in his ability. He had our full trust and confidence.'

It sounds like FA is really trying to distance himself from the rumors that he is the one making hockey decisions.
- fiveandagame

Fresh start, run it right. What other teams in this league have President and GM in the same office?

Fire Torts, and the Season Ticket renewals will balance it out.
- Chest Rockwell

Pretty much. But decisions shouldn't be based on that.

If they win, I love em!
- Nucker101

Someone should have asked Linden about the Torts-Calgary situation.

He's hiring Jim Benning - book it.

Someone should have asked Linden about the Torts-Calgary situation.
- Nucker101

That's a question for the GM.

He's hiring Jim Benning - book it.
- LeftCoaster

Edit: Boston is winning the cup, perfect hire.

after firing gillis though, I can't see Aquilini wanting to eat torts pay check as well
- numbear

Less then one years playoff revenue to fire both because of the half off out clauses in both their contracts. Nevermind giving Seasons ticket holders more reason to buy. Many people are boycotting Torts horrible playing style... this is the first year I didn't go to a few games.....

- A_SteamingLombardi

The reason he called Neely is because he wanted two things, how's the transition to management, and, can I have permission to speak to Jim Benning?

Glad Gilman is being kept around since Linden just said he knows nothing about advanced stats.

Pretty much. But decisions shouldn't be based on that.
- Nucker101

When FA was asked about the financial implications about missing the playoffs, I thought he was going to respond with lost playoff revenue but he went right to season ticket renewals.

For awhile, a few years ago, we heard talk about huge waiting lists for season tickets and evidently times have changed.

This market doesn't want to stomach Torts' brand of hockey. I'll drive him to the airport, doggies stowed in carriers though.

Glad Gilman is being kept around since Linden just said he knows nothing about advanced stats.
- Nucker101

Surround yourself with the right people.

The reason he called Neely is because he wanted two things, how's the transition to management, and, can I have permission to speak to Jim Benning?
- LeftCoaster

Linden just said he wants someone who's had experience as a GM/assistant GM. Basically shot down the Shanny rumours.

"experience in a GM or Assistant GM role" just said it on 1040

Linden just said he wants someone who's had experience as a GM/assistant GM. Basically shut down the Shanny rumours.
- Nucker101

See above

Glad Gilman is being kept around since Linden just said he knows nothing about advanced stats.
- Nucker101

I wonder how many times Gillman saved Gillis's ass with his cap magic?

"experience in a GM or Assistant GM role" just said it on 1040
- LeftCoaster

He was quick to mention assistant before he said former GM. I think it's gonna be someone who's been an assistant for awhile. Benning, McNab, Hextall, etc.

He was quick to mention assistant before he said former GM. I think it's gonna be someone who's been an assistant for awhile. Benning, McNab, Hextall, etc.
- Nucker101

"experience in a GM or Assistant GM role" just said it on 1040
- LeftCoaster

Thank god!

He was quick to mention assistant before he said former GM. I think it's gonna be someone who's been an assistant for awhile. Benning, McNab, Hextall, etc.
- Nucker101

I really hope so. This team needs to start heading in the right direction.

Benning

Shanny

McNab

Hextall
- LeftCoaster

Dudley?

I really hope so. This team needs to start heading in the right direction.
- fiveandagame

Today is definitly a turn.

He was quick to mention assistant before he said former GM. I think it's gonna be someone who's been an assistant for awhile. Benning, McNab, Hextall, etc.
- Nucker101

On board with this, will be happy with the change if that comes to fruition.

Regardless, Torts has to go. We wouldnt be in this situation if the team had won.

With a new Pres and a new GM coming there is no way they can keep Torts. I for one dont want to hear in 2 years when they fire torts that the GM didnt hire him and now it is time to hire his own guy. Just go hire that guy now. Even if it means an interim Gulutzan.

You will be building off some momentum with all of this and need to keep it going with a fresh clean look all around.

I think Linden is able to land a good Assistant GM based on the changes that are taking place. I think they need to keep the cap master Gilman on the team though, he has been able to work magic with numbers. We will need that experience going forward.