hckypete96 3 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 http://torontosun.com/Sports/Hockey/2007/1...603729-sun.html So, where do the MLSEL people look now? They failed in an attempt to bring Scotty Bowman in to run the Leafs in the summer and continually talk about a Bryan Colangelo-type to run the club. The best choice may be Ken Holland, the Detroit GM, who works in the deepest front office in hockey. Holland is under contract, but then so was Colangelo before leaving for the Raptors. Holland is in a bit of a strange position in Detroit -- with Steve Yzerman waiting in the Wings -- so to speak. Ehhh I don't buy it.... I think Kenny will get the extension.... Nill on the other hand I could def see going elsewhere.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Not a chance Holland leaves Detroit to go to Toronto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Sounds like pure speculation, so I can safely say that is not happening anytime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob the Badger 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 This is just like the same smoke they were trying to blow with the whole Scottie Bowman situation. I think that the 'journalists' in Toronto are 90% fiction writers and 10% reporters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Nobody ever has to worry about Holland, Nill, Bowman or anyone competent leaving their posts to work for the Leafs. Hiring Holland or Nill would be a smart move by the Leafs. And if there's anything that we're sure of, it's that the Leafs do not make smart hockey decisions. The fact that they gave an EXTENTION to JFJ last year tells you that they have no clue. I'm confident that JFJ will sign a 45 year extention at $4M a year in the coming days. He'll then promptly trade Sundin and Kaberle for Yashin and Huskins. And then when they get the 1st overall pick, he'll trade John Tavares for Steve Downie. Soon there will be a statue erected of JFJ outside the ACC for all to praise. Long live the Leafs awesome decision makers!!! This is just like the same smoke they were trying to blow with the whole Scottie Bowman situation. I think that the 'journalists' in Toronto are 90% fiction writers and 10% reporters. You're giving them too much credit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 The MLSEL had a better chance of landing Bowman than they do Holland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DreamsofHope 2 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 I used to think this, but didn't Nill say somewhere that he was committed to staying even if it wasn't full time? As for Ken Holland leaving. Ha. I don't buy it for a second. It just wont happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 i don't understand why the GM of the most sucessful team in the last 15 years would leave to a join of all teams, the leafs... seems like the toronto media is talking out of their arse again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegend19 1 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 The Red Wings Front Office won't be changing for a very long time. They do have the deepest Front Office in hockey, and arguably in sports. The reason they all stay: they're all committed to winning. And they're all committed to winning together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Whats the benefit of leaving Detroit to go to Toronto? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Whats the benefit of leaving Detroit to go to Toronto? sold out building? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 The only thing reason Holland would leave would be money. Don't forget the staff is just like the players. The better you are the more money you get, and the better a team thinks you can make them the better the offers you get. Other than dinero, which I don't know Holland well enough to judge him on this (well actually I don't know him at all), I have no idea why he would go to the Leafs, unless he really likes a challenge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learn2LuvIt 246 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 It seems like Toronto thinks they can get just about anybody they want.....except for the people they want. They should probably not have reporters around when they're off in the "non-reality zone". I think they had to retract an article a few weeks ago that reported Toe Blake was very interested in the job and was a good bet to take the GM position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 toronto's media is about as reliable as ecklund when it comes to hockey. holland's not going anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Unless we are reading different articles, I don't understand what some of you are so worried about. The mention of Holland in that article is nothing more than that writer's opinion as to who should be the Leafs new GM. No where does he mention anything about the Leafs looking at Holland as their new GM. Stop looking for story lines that aren't there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 i dont think so lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 If Holland would be stupid enough to even consider this, then go ahead. Why on earth would he want to leave a perennial cup contender for a perennial 9th place finisher..in the East. I don't buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Remember the summer before last when the Toronto media said the Leafs were going to trade Colaiacovo and Steen for Zetterberg and N Kronwall. ahahahahahahahahahahahah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 http://torontosun.com/Sports/Hockey/2007/1...603729-sun.html Ehhh I don't buy it.... I think Kenny will get the extension.... Nill on the other hand I could def see going elsewhere.... A year or two ago Holland and Nill signed extensions that took their contracts through the '12 season, I believe, and Nill's deal had a clause that explicitly states he cannot go become the GM of another team. Ilitch made a long-term big money commitment to Nill and Nill made a committent in return by signing a clause saying he won't go anywhere else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 A year or two ago Holland and Nill signed extensions that took their contracts through the '12 season, I believe, and Nill's deal had a clause that explicitly states he cannot go become the GM of another team. Ilitch made a long-term big money commitment to Nill and Nill made a committent in return by signing a clause saying he won't go anywhere else. But, but.......... the Leafs are magic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 Credible or not, I can bet some fans in here would be thrilled to death if Holland wasn't GM of the Wings anymore, despite others directly invovled in NHL business saying he's one of the best GMs around presently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StaticWithABeat 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 This just in: The Toronto Sun is reporting that the Leafs are putting the final touches on a deal that would send Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, Marian Hossa, Bobby Orr, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Toronto in exchange for Carlo Colaiacovo and a 1st round pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 This just in: The Toronto Sun is reporting that the Leafs are putting the final touches on a deal that would send Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, Marian Hossa, Bobby Orr, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Toronto in exchange for Carlo Colaiacovo and a 1st round pick. Pass. Orr's overrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 More Leafs Discussion. Man I get enough of this on the radio/tv everyday. The Leafs get to much attention for a team that's a non factor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 This rumor was tossed around a few years ago. Every year, either Nill or Holland are rumored to be heading to Toronto. Cant blame them. Despite what all us spoiled fans think, Nill and Holland are the best tandem in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
