[Iceman-19]

Originally Posted by pastarocket

I am disappointed in how Aquilini chose to hire Gillis, a player agent, to be the Canucks GM. He had no relevant work experience as a GM in the first place.
His hiring decision is like giving the reins of power over a corporation to a 7 Eleven manager.

You cannot have on the job training to be a NHL GM. That's what Gillis is doing now.
No OJT!

Yes, he helped this team reach game 7 of the Stanley Cup
Finals a few years ago. However, his record
in drafting and trading players is sub par:

Traded Samuelson for an injury prone David Booth

Signs Luongo to a huge contract which makes it hard for the Canucks for players who can help
the team now. Trades a good young goalie
away for draft prospects instead.


Trades Hodgson for a third line winger in Kassian. A player who
produce little offence and is a defensive liability. It's Gillis and also Av's fault for managing
Hodgson's off ice issues in a bad way.

Acquires Keith Ballard who did not fit in with AV's system.

Drafts players like Schroeder who have had no impact on the team.

I point the finger at Gillis and ultimately Aquilini for the mediocre team that we have now.

MG is the main reason this team is not a Cup contender now.
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