The Vancouver Canucks announced today that Dave Nonis has been relieved of his duties as the team’s General Manager & Sr. Vice-President. The Canucks finished the 2007-08 season with a record of 39-33-10 and missed the playoffs for the second time in three seasons.
“The decision to relieve Dave of his duties was difficult,” explained Francesco Aquilini, Chairman, Vancouver Canucks. “We want to thank Dave for the many contributions he has made helping to build our organization during his tenure. However, I think this important change in leadership is critical to the future of the team and the direction we need to take. It’s not acceptable to our fans or to us as owners that our team isn’t in the playoffs.”
“As owners we made a commitment to deliver the kind of hockey our fans deserve. At the same time, with leadership comes responsibility. So, our search begins today for a new general manager, and our focus going forward is on a winning season in 2008-09.”
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I think this was a bit too quick. I'm not a fan of Nonis at all, but he should have been given one more chance.
It seems like these new owners will maybe be a little too hands-on. Chances are that Vigneault will be gone soon enough too now.
My biggest fear is that they'll make a terrible hire for both coach and GM. I hope to hell that they don't bring in Pat Quinn again.
I think likely candidates are: Tambellini, Ken Holland, Quinn and maybe Scotty Bowman.
Bowman would be amazing, but I don't see it happening. I think Ken Holland would be ideal as he's from the area, and he's been part of a winner for quite a while now with the Red Wings.
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