rage 24 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 Just wondering, with the prespective of either of the guys' careers, is it possible either are canidantes to join the NHLPA's high end positions now available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 Shanahan should run the league, but I think he would be great for the NHLPA, too. He is smart and has a lot of pull with the players. Actually, that question was posed on TSN yesterday to Barnaby, and he said Shanahan shouldn't be the head of the NHLPA, said they need a lawyer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 If you are talking about actually heading up the NHLPA or being commissioner of the league itself (i.e. Bettman's job) since that was suggested as well, not sure either have anywhere near the qualifications necessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 Shanny for commish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 Shanny for commish I think you need to think about this a little further. Well, maybe it's just me, but I think this makes zero sense (currently anyway). The owners/board of governors would have to be complete idiots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 I think you need to think about this a little further. Well, maybe it's just me, but I think this makes zero sense (currently anyway). The owners/board of governors would have to be complete idiots. Why? Because he'd make the league better and not just kisses their asses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 Why? Because he'd make the league better and not just kisses their asses? Pretend I'm an owner.....convice me why he would make the league better....for me. The commish, since the 1940's, has been a lawyer. Now one might argue that needs to change, but I suspect you would have a very difficult time convincing the owners. Even if you don't think you need a lawyer, I think you might want someone with a little more qualifications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 Just wondering, with the prespective of either of the guys' careers, is it possible either are canidantes to join the NHLPA's high end positions now available? You're lucky I'm not the spelling police or I'd be all over that.....oh damn, I guess I did the same thing....had to though....sorry, all in fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 You're lucky I'm not the spelling police or I'd be all over that.....oh damn, I guess I did the same thing....had to though....sorry, all in fun LOL! Ya speling was nevr my strung pointe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 I think you need to think about this a little further. Well, maybe it's just me, but I think this makes zero sense (currently anyway). The owners/board of governors would have to be complete idiots. This statement is actually a point to as why Bettman's job should be TWO people. A hockey 'game' czar and a hockey 'business' czar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 This statement is actually a point to as why Bettman's job should be TWO people. A hockey 'game' czar and a hockey 'business' czar. Perhaps, but there are plenty of people in and around the game the serve that purpose. I think far too many people have a false impression as to how much of the game is actually controlled by Bettman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 This statement is actually a point to as why Bettman's job should be TWO people. A hockey 'game' czar and a hockey 'business' czar. This. I think Shanny would make an excellent commish. All he needs is a lawyer-assistant to help him through the mumbo-jumbo. Lest we forget, Shanny is a bit of a politician at heart, with a Summit named after him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 Perhaps, but there are plenty of people in and around the game the serve that purpose. I think far too many people have a false impression as to how much of the game is actually controlled by Bettman. That's pretty much it in a nutshell. While Bettman has some influence, his primary job is to protect the business interests of the owners, who hired him. While the Shanahan Summit was good for the game and got its namesake a lot of deserved credit, it has almost nothing to do with the job of commissioner. Cheli could be ombudsman of the NHLPA, something like that is obviously pretty important to him. Did they ever fill that position after Lindros quit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 Did they ever fill that position after Lindros quit? Funny you should mention that; the job was filled by "Buzz" Hargrove. However...from The Hockey News : ... According to several sources close to the situation, there were not enough members of the executive board on the call to fire ombudsman Buzz Hargrove and advisory board member Ron Pink, but the players who were on the call did conduct a straw poll. In order for there to be an official vote, there must be 25 voting members available and there were fewer than 20 on the call at the time. Penny, Hargrove and Pink were the driving forces behind the ouster of executive director Paul Kelly in August, a firing that has created enormous controversy and embarrassment for the players. They were also instrumental in retaining former Ontario chief justice Roy McMurtry to prepare a report on the Kelly firing which came to the conclusion the NHLPA had just cause in firing Kelly. It was later revealed former executive director Alan Eagleson had contributed to McMurtry’s political campaigns and that McMurtry was a witness for defense in Eagleson’s criminal trial, in which Kelly was the prosecutor. The NHLPA was unaware of the Eagleson ties and McMurtry did not disclose them. ... This "association" is a mess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 Perhaps, but there are plenty of people in and around the game the serve that purpose. I think far too many people have a false impression as to how much of the game is actually controlled by Bettman. As the NHL commissioner, it is HIS job to surround himself with competent people that can provide the best 'product' he can provide. He can use his authority to delegate jobs to other people, but the responsibilty of the end 'product' of the NHL is his and his alone. That's pretty much it in a nutshell. While Bettman has some influence, his primary job is to protect the business interests of the owners, who hired him. Sad to think that the owners are so out of touch of what the fans want, and what ultimately makes them money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
