The gms

Ive been waiting a while for Montreal to cut ties with Marc Bergevin… they lose Patches and that's got to be it.

But, it is Montreal, anything could happen or nothing at all.

 

I thought the same about garth for a decade.

 

i hope Bergevin stays in Montreal 4eva!

 

Trevor Linden is leaving his role as president of hockey operations for the Vancouver Canucks.

Linden, a former Canucks player, was hired April 9, 2014.

"This team and this game hold a special place in my life and I leave very optimistic about the direction the Canucks are headed," Linden said. "... I love this city and this province (British Columbia), and I will always have a special relationship with this team and Canucks fans. I am going to step back from the spotlight for a while and enjoy the summer with my young family."

Linden, 48, oversaw coaching, scouting, player development, and minor league affiliations and operations. He also was an NHL alternate governor and the former captain had his No. 16 retired by the Canucks.

"There aren't many individuals in sport more connected to a team and a community than Trevor is in Vancouver," Canucks managing partner Francesco Aquilini said in a statement. "The Canucks are entering an exciting new era thanks in large part to Trevor's leadership and hard work. I thank Trevor for all of his accomplishments and I am confident that (general manager) Jim Benning and his staff will continue that momentum in the months ahead."

Benning will lead hockey operations, Aquilini said in a tweet. Linden hired Benning to replace Mike Gillis prior to the 2014-15 season, and Benning signed a new contract this February.

"Jim and (coach) Travis Green will continue rebuilding the team as per the plan we have in place," Aquilini wrote. "A new president will be named in due course."

 

Sad to hear about Linden's divorce, class guy.

I sent my resume to Francesco Trumpilini, with my best asset "kissing ass"

 

lol, I somehow don't see you as an ass kisser, but for the team... maybe.

 

It would only cost me "my soul."

 

Small price for a CUP? JK.

 

not sure which thread this belongs in, just thought it was a cool visual

 

That must be millions they are referring to.

 

Yes sir

 

Carolina D makes more than the Fs. Most teams it’s 2/1 Fs.

 

Wow, if true, I didn't see that coming!

 

i second that, whats this move all about? gotta be Yzerman's decision.

 

?

 

Elliotte Friedman is reporting it also... shocker. Details scarce...

 

Steve Yzerman stepping down as Lightning GM

Steve Yzerman is stepping away from his role as the Tampa Bay Lightning GM, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Yzerman, 53, has been the GM of Tampa Bay since 2010. Julien Brisebois, previously an assistant GM, will assume the general manager duties, according to The Athletic.

A Hall of Fame player and longtime captain of the Detroit Red Wings, Yzerman helped Detroit win three Stanley Cups between 1997 and 2002.

Yzerman had signed a four-year extension with Tampa Bay on April 7, 2014, which ran through the 2018-19 season. The Lightning made it to the Stanley Cup Final in 2015, but since then have had trouble getting over the hump. Last season's Tampa Bay finished with 113 points and a first place finish in the Atlantic Division, but was ousted in the Eastern Conference Finals by the Washington Capitals.

The 2018-19 Lightning carry high expectations; they are believed to be one of the preseason favorites in the Eastern Conference and once again, a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.

Prior to joining the Lightning, Yzerman spent four seasons as vice president with the Detroit Red Wings. He has also held management roles with Hockey Canada. (ESPN)

 

Hmm, stepping away on sept.11?

Maybe he'll replace Ken Holland in detroit?

 

unless he heads back to Detroit ??