Shanahan named President of Hockey Operations
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Volcanologist
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Re: Report: Shanahan to be named Leafs President of Hockey Operations
Maybe he can bring some of that Red Wing magic here, we could sure use a 23 year(and counting) streak of being in the playoffs.
Maybe he can bring some of that Red Wing magic here, we could sure use a 23 year(and counting) streak of being in the playoffs.
leafman101
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Re: Report: Shanahan to be named Leafs President of Hockey Operations
It means he can sit on the NHL board of governors. He's an alternate to Tanenbaum who is the governor for the Leafs. Lieweke and Nonis are too.
It means he can sit on the NHL board of governors. He's an alternate to Tanenbaum who is the governor for the Leafs. Lieweke and Nonis are too.
WingedWheel
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Shanahan seems like a bright guy and a good leader. It's a new position for him but as long as he is surrounded with good people, or eventually surrounds himself with (his own) good people, he should be fine.
It seems like a bit of a publicity stunt, a la Linden in Vancouver, but that doesn't mean neither will succeed and end up being good moves.
Shanahan seems like a bright guy and a good leader. It's a new position for him but as long as he is surrounded with good people, or eventually surrounds himself with (his own) good people, he should be fine.
It seems like a bit of a publicity stunt, a la Linden in Vancouver, but that doesn't mean neither will succeed and end up being good moves.
leafman101
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Its not comparable to Linden at all other than they both used to play. While Linden has been enjoying his retirement Shanahan has been a prominent executive in hockey for the last 5 years.
Its not comparable to Linden at all other than they both used to play. While Linden has been enjoying his retirement Shanahan has been a prominent executive in hockey for the last 5 years.
trujaysfan
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Is it a PR move? To a degree yes but it is much different than us bringing in a Linden type player as Shanahan never played for us and he has experience in the business of hockey. If we had brought in Mats or Wendel or Cujo that IMO would have been parallel to the move made by vancouver.
Is it a PR move? To a degree yes but it is much different than us bringing in a Linden type player as Shanahan never played for us and he has experience in the business of hockey. If we had brought in Mats or Wendel or Cujo that IMO would have been parallel to the move made by vancouver.
WingedWheel
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It's not exactly like Linden but both franchises just had extremely disappointing seasons. That's why it appears the Shanahan hiring, and the timing of it, also has some PR relavence to it. If the Leafs are heading into the playoffs next week does Shanahan still get hired right now? I kind of doubt it. Maybe it still happens but waits 'til the summer.
You're right though, this isn't a former Leaf so there appers to be more depth behind the move than only PR.
It's not exactly like Linden but both franchises just had extremely disappointing seasons. That's why it appears the Shanahan hiring, and the timing of it, also has some PR relavence to it. If the Leafs are heading into the playoffs next week does Shanahan still get hired right now? I kind of doubt it. Maybe it still happens but waits 'til the summer.
You're right though, this isn't a former Leaf so there appers to be more depth behind the move than only PR.
mbow30
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Re: Report: Shanahan to be named Leafs President of Hockey Operations
I don't see how this is a PR move. As mentioned, Shanahan has no connection to the team, and it isn't as if he is jumping into this role straight out of his career, or after having been away from the game. He has been in an executive position with the league since December 2009, starting in a position where he worked directly under Bettman and Daly. In that position he was involved in all facets, both on- and off-the ice. He moved from that position into the disciplinarian role where he worked with players and executives and had to deal with media scrutiny on basically every decision he made. Don't forget - he also built some serious credibility with respect to his managerial abilities based on the transparency he worked to create in the disciplinary process, and has generally been seen as doing a good job to clean up the game (particularly in light of increasing concern over concussions).
I think he also has some ownership/managerial experience with the Rock. His brother was at one point a part owner and I think Brendan was a silent partner as well.
I don't see how this is a PR move. As mentioned, Shanahan has no connection to the team, and it isn't as if he is jumping into this role straight out of his career, or after having been away from the game. He has been in an executive position with the league since December 2009, starting in a position where he worked directly under Bettman and Daly. In that position he was involved in all facets, both on- and off-the ice. He moved from that position into the disciplinarian role where he worked with players and executives and had to deal with media scrutiny on basically every decision he made. Don't forget - he also built some serious credibility with respect to his managerial abilities based on the transparency he worked to create in the disciplinary process, and has generally been seen as doing a good job to clean up the game (particularly in light of increasing concern over concussions).
I think he also has some ownership/managerial experience with the Rock. His brother was at one point a part owner and I think Brendan was a silent partner as well.
leafman101
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Its a PR move as much as any other firing/hiring a GM or coach ever is.
Last I checked making a management/coaching change after a poor year(s) is a hockey move.
Its a PR move as much as any other firing/hiring a GM or coach ever is.
Last I checked making a management/coaching change after a poor year(s) is a hockey move.
KingTucker
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Peter DeBoer rumoured to be next coach of Toronto Maple Leafs. Just heard on TSNRadio.
Peter DeBoer rumoured to be next coach of Toronto Maple Leafs. Just heard on TSNRadio.
Pronger84
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I think if the Leafs were to have made the playoffs, no major changes would be made.... this clearly is a result of the Leafs stinking up the joint this season, like I said best thing that could have happened to this team is miss the playoffs. Of course you'll get the whiners who are upset about the Leafs falling flat, but I'm glad... this is why Shanahan was brought in and IMO this is only the beginning of big time changes that are going to occur with the Leafs... remember folks short term pain for long term gain is the way to go here.
I think if the Leafs were to have made the playoffs, no major changes would be made.... this clearly is a result of the Leafs stinking up the joint this season, like I said best thing that could have happened to this team is miss the playoffs. Of course you'll get the whiners who are upset about the Leafs falling flat, but I'm glad... this is why Shanahan was brought in and IMO this is only the beginning of big time changes that are going to occur with the Leafs... remember folks short term pain for long term gain is the way to go here.
WingedWheel
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Sure, but the timing is odd. Shanahan still had a position with the league and it's not like he was going to make any changes to the Leafs with 1 game left in the season.
Leiweke knows how upset the fanbase is and this helps put the spotlight on Shanahan and the future instead of the current situation of sliding out of a playoff position. There is a PR factor involved even if it is a legitimate hockey move. If Linden works out for the Canucks then we can look back and see that wasn't all PR either.
Sure, but the timing is odd. Shanahan still had a position with the league and it's not like he was going to make any changes to the Leafs with 1 game left in the season.
Leiweke knows how upset the fanbase is and this helps put the spotlight on Shanahan and the future instead of the current situation of sliding out of a playoff position. There is a PR factor involved even if it is a legitimate hockey move. If Linden works out for the Canucks then we can look back and see that wasn't all PR either.
zeke
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Would be perfect.
What he's done with that craptastic devils roster is amazing, especially when you realize the only reason they haven't been a top team is thanks to brodeur.....and that certainly wasn't deboer's call.
Would be perfect.
What he's done with that craptastic devils roster is amazing, especially when you realize the only reason they haven't been a top team is thanks to brodeur.....and that certainly wasn't deboer's call.
zeke
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Yeah, dissapointing seasons are usually when the FO gets overhauled.
Yeah, dissapointing seasons are usually when the FO gets overhauled.
KingTucker
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Aaron Ward of TSN confirming that DeBoer could be Shanny's coach choice.
Aaron Ward of TSN confirming that DeBoer could be Shanny's coach choice.
Volcanologist
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Deboer also made one David Clarkson look like an actual hockey player.
Deboer also made one David Clarkson look like an actual hockey player.
zeke
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Not just Lewike - i'm putting my faith in bettman's eye for executuve talent as well.
Not just Lewike - i'm putting my faith in bettman's eye for executuve talent as well.