Canucks Fire Gillis
The axe has finally fallen in British Columbia and Vancouver Canucks fans cannot argue with the head that has gone on the block! After last nights 3-0 defeat to Anaheim, our playoffs have officially ended- it also saw GM Mike Gillis relieved of his duties by owner Francesco Acquilani after an awful season at the helm! In state issued, the Canucks owner said,
"The Vancouver Canucks had success under Mike's leadership, and we nearly reached our ultimate goal; but I believe we have reached a point where a change in leadership and new voice is needed."
Firstly, I have to say this one has been coming for sometime because Gillis has not been popular with Vancouver fans for the last couple of seasons and has quite honestly, made some horrendous choices as GM player wise. As Mike's previous post in September denoted, his handling of player trades has brought some questionable decisions (Yes I do mean trading Cory Schneider for Bo Horvat) and his sacking of Alain Vigneault was on reflection, not the wisest decision as John Tortorella has not lived up to expectations and the Canucks are now further from cup glory than ever before! Though none were as crazy as his offer of a $20 million dollar to the then 38 year old veteran Mats Sundin in 2008!
Since 2008, Gillis has brought us some success such as reaching the 2011 Stanley Cup final, but his failure to build on what was a magnificent side is what has forced the Acquilani's to make a change at the top. This is one decision that all Canucks fans would have to agree is the right one, but his replacement will have to be chosen carefully, because the new voice chosen, has to be one hitting the correct notes or Canada will again see its Stanley Cup drought extended.
"The Vancouver Canucks had success under Mike's leadership, and we nearly reached our ultimate goal; but I believe we have reached a point where a change in leadership and new voice is needed."
Firstly, I have to say this one has been coming for sometime because Gillis has not been popular with Vancouver fans for the last couple of seasons and has quite honestly, made some horrendous choices as GM player wise. As Mike's previous post in September denoted, his handling of player trades has brought some questionable decisions (Yes I do mean trading Cory Schneider for Bo Horvat) and his sacking of Alain Vigneault was on reflection, not the wisest decision as John Tortorella has not lived up to expectations and the Canucks are now further from cup glory than ever before! Though none were as crazy as his offer of a $20 million dollar to the then 38 year old veteran Mats Sundin in 2008!
Since 2008, Gillis has brought us some success such as reaching the 2011 Stanley Cup final, but his failure to build on what was a magnificent side is what has forced the Acquilani's to make a change at the top. This is one decision that all Canucks fans would have to agree is the right one, but his replacement will have to be chosen carefully, because the new voice chosen, has to be one hitting the correct notes or Canada will again see its Stanley Cup drought extended.
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