@RobTheHockeyGuy Remember how long it took to commit to and install new seats in Rogers arena? That’s the kind of project that should not take years if you’re willing to pay. They’ve gone with cheap executives and coaches while raising ticket prices. This is too much for their pocketbooks now.
@RobTheHockeyGuy Ownership has money, but it’s mostly tied up in real estate. They don’t have the kind of liquid cash to run a modern NHL team anymore. Salaries are too high, and players demand world class facilities when they make this much. They either need to sell, or get a minority partner.
@JeffVeillette No practice facility, no bad contracts coming in for draft picks, cheapest possible coaching staff and management. Not exactly a plan that entices fans to get behind it. The Aquilinis don’t have the liquid capital to play in a league that got expensive all of a sudden.
Being willing and able to fork out cash is a superpower in the cap growth era. Aquilini better start acting like the high revenue owner he is or the Canucks will get left behind.
Details around the Offer Sheet are incredible. Heavily loaded in signing bonus with close to $20 mil paid when the contract is registered with the league. All 5 years with huge signing bonus payouts.
@taj1944 I think the story is none of the reporters know what is actually going on behind the scenes and collectively we are all drawing conclusions based on incomplete information.
@taj1944 I think the story is none of the reporters know what is actually going on behind the scenes and collectively we are all drawing conclusions based on incomplete information.
@SatiarShah If they hire Dorion none of it matters. Might as well book McKenna a flight out of here 5 years from now. There will be no success in that time.
I don't think the #Canucks are ready for the backlash they'll face in this market if Pierre Dorion is hired as GM. That would legitimately be the last straw for a lot of fans with this team
@garymasonglobe talk to your boy Francesco and tell him Dorion ain’t that guy. Nobody wants Benning 2.0. The fans will revolt. Does he want “sell the team” chants at his arena?