Doggy 130 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 The first statement CANNOT be true, as Nonis was fired by the Canucks a month ago and speaking to him would not require permission. Well, it is true. Dave Nonis is still an employee of the Canucks organisation as he is still under contract therefore permission is required. I do agree with your statement on Bob Clarke however. He's too old, the game has passed him by. Wasn't he with Philly for like 40 years or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Somewhere in the deep realms of the hockey world, Jeff O'Neill is smiling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) The first statement CANNOT be true, as Nonis was fired by the Canucks a month ago and speaking to him would not require permission. The second is unlikely as Clarke stepped down from his GM position in Philadelphia due in large part to his age and the fact he didn't feel capable of dealing with the daily stress any longer. Why would he leave a job as a VP in Philadelphia for the GM position in Toronto? He'd likely make less, see more stress, and would not be working for the Flyers organization he has spent most of his 30+ years in professional hockey working for. Do some reading first Eva. As Doggy stated Nonis is still under payroll and therefor does require permission. As for Bobby Clarke I'll direct you to an article from less than a month ago. Clarke Ready for Return to NHL edit - and for the record he's only 58 Edited May 8, 2008 by Son of a Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitaljohn88 4 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Leafs Fire Maurice, Everyone Else Haha, the Leafs are taking a winning attitude. Larry Tanenbaum, MLSE Chairman of the Board, had this to say in this morning’s press conference: “I believe we made the right decision on the matter. The Maple Leafs needed new leadership, top to bottom. We’ve listed the now-open positions on Monster.com. Potential candidates must submit a resume and have at least six months experience in the hockey business.” I think I'm qualified! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Same here Wonder if this firing is gonna weigh on the mind of Scotty Bowman? Wasn't it said some time ago if Bowman were hired by the Leafs he's want his own coaching staff?...Now's a good a time as any if the MLSE were gonna make another pitch to Bowman. Yeah, it was rumored that Bowman was going to clean house from GM's to coaching staff. But Richard Peddie blocked it. Bowman will never go to the Leafs because there's too many roosters in the henhouse. That's why you're seeing a lot of GM's turning Fletcher down. Their best shot would be to get the coach and GM from the Chicago Wolves. They've done an outstanding job and being as young as they are they'll take any NHL job that comes their way. But in the end the Leafs are screwed. As long as Peddie is in office they'll never accomplish squat. Why? Because Peddie and the BOG on the MLSE board don't want them to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 The first statement CANNOT be true, as Nonis was fired by the Canucks a month ago and speaking to him would not require permission. The second is unlikely as Clarke stepped down from his GM position in Philadelphia due in large part to his age and the fact he didn't feel capable of dealing with the daily stress any longer. Why would he leave a job as a VP in Philadelphia for the GM position in Toronto? He'd likely make less, see more stress, and would not be working for the Flyers organization he has spent most of his 30+ years in professional hockey working for. Dave Nonis is still under contract to Vancouver, so permission was needed. As for Clarke, I'm just taking the words from the horse's mouth, he said he would be interested. Anyways, Leafs requested permission to speak to Doug Wilson, but San Jose declined. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=237133&...s=headlines_nhl "Larry was told then, and I've run into (MLSE president) Richard Peddie a couple of times since and reiterated, that they are under contract for three more years," Red Wings senior vice-president Jim Devellano told the paper. "It doesn't matter how many times I tell members of the Toronto media that Ken Holland and Jim Nill are not coming to Toronto, they still are mentioned as possibilities or candidates. I'm telling you that is not the case." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) 2x post Edited May 9, 2008 by Opie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 I'm sure they will come up with a big name for the new season. Maybe Kobe Bryant or Tom Cruise.. Get some guy named Scotty Boemane, from DIV III Girls Volleyball, Tulsa Oklahoma. (Leafs fans wouldn't know.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
