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Pierre for GM?
I have criticized Pierre McGuire in the past for several reasons, but now with his friend and TSN990 radio host Mitch Melnick writing this piece in a campaign to get him hired as GM, the usual McGuire for GM meme for when the Habs are struggling is gaining momentum. Add to that many believe it is a...
Replace Tambellini? There Are Plenty Of Options For The Oilers
The Edmonton sports media, as is their custom, leaked word of a possible extension for Steve Tambellini to continue as General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers. The local boys originally leaked a four-year deal, while Bob McKenzie countered, saying that a two-year deal was on the table. The media...
What if the Tampa Bay Lightning already know who they want?
Let’s review the timeline of this whole CEO/GM search, shall we?Okay, there’s really nothing to review. And that's a drastic turn from how things had been happening in Lightning Land for the past couple of years. It’s like there’s new ownership…or something.As John as...
Dave Nonis out of consideration for Lightning GM Role
Darren Dreger has reported that Dave Nonis is out of consideration for the role of general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning. A contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs is in the works. Earlier in the evening, Damian Cristordero at the St. Pete Times had touched on the wide net the...
The (rumored) top three GM candidates [updated with poll]
With Wednesday night's revelations about the Tampa Bay Lightning seeking (and receiving) permission from the Detroit Red Wings to speak with assistant general manager Steve Yzerman... Well I thought it was high time to take a look at the rumored short-list candidates for the Bolts GM vacancy. Are...
Tampa Bay front office rumors swirl on Wednesday night
The focus of the hockey world was squarely on the Canadiens and Capitals tonight at Verizon Center in Washington DC. While there was a watch party live and happening at the St. Pete Times Forum, there have been whispers creeping out of executive movement for the Tampa Bay Lightning. TSN's Bob...
Media jump-starts GM Search for Lightning
Erik Erlendsson at the Tampa Tribune has a list of potential general manager candidates for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Of course, if you go elsewhere, you'll hear that it's a done deal that the Minnesota Wild's former brainstrust would be taking over in Tampa. Some of the facts that need to be taken...
Team Records, post-lockout
With the firing of Dave Nonis, I got to wondering how the team had fared under him as opposed to other teams who haven't fired their GM (like Edmonton). Hired in May, 2004, Nonis was GM for a team that went 130-91-25, good for 15th overall since the lockout. Here's a list of teams, showing...
Sundin decision could come by December 15 / Nonis to Leafs
It appears a Sundin decision may come soon, according to Sportsnet."We are driving towards making a decision by Dec. 15," J.P. Barry told the Vancouver Sun. "So right now we are trying to narrow the teams down. I have to ask some questions. There have been so many teams that have contacted us late...
Preview: Maple Leafs In The Tank
Pre-Game: 10:00 p.m, Leafs TVBroadcast: 10:30 p.m., Sportsnet Ontario, Leafs TV Interactive, AM640Post-Game: 1:00 a.m., Leafs TVPost Video: mapleleafs.com SBNation Opposing Coverage: Fear The Fin Hey! Wasn't that the entire point of this season? Going in the tank? Well, in theory it was but...
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