rubberdinghy Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 so they had discussions about Muckler staying on but Mucks decided to move on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Contract negotiated with McAmmond but not signed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 I forsee a comparable state to the 1980's Leafs if Melnyk keeps his hand on the wheel.You're comparing Melnyk to Harold Ballard? That's quite a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Yes FBN, I am definitely saying anything is possible (while that scenario would be hilarious to these eyes). Let the record show I am not a fan of owners meddling about in the operations of whichever clubs they own. The more Melnyk gets involved, the worse off this franchise will be. But whatever. Enjoy your day in the sun. Obviously Dingbat is completely eating it all up. Hell, they could have a press conference and say they were moving to Barfhaven and Dinghy would lap it up like the dog that he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 But let the record show that I also think Murray will do a very good job. I just dont really see the point because there was a system that obviously worked since they made it to the Cup Finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 If the team owner shouldn't be meddling, then whose job is it to fire/hire GMs? Should Mlakar have done the deed without consulting the owner? Should Melnyk not have taken part in the press conference? Let's discuss with faces covered in BBQ sauce at the rib-fest later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Let's discuss with faces covered in BBQ sauce at the rib-fest later this week. This makes me love you. I am going every workday. See you in an email tomorrow as we coordinate!Basically, I have a soft spot when owners meddle. As I stated earlier, I am a Raiders fan and if you dont know the history of Al Davis then you might not understand my apprehension. This may very well be the only move Melnyk makes. Who knows but when it was suggested that his final decision was solidified because Muckler didnt obtain Gary Roberts as Eugene had specifically requested, the alarm bells started screaming in my head.That's some meddling. Serious meddling. I'll tell you this. Murray is happy he has that first round pick (even though he would trade it for a Stanley Cup but there is no way simply adding Roberts would have won it for them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Who knows but when it was suggested that his final decision was solidified because Muckler didnt obtain Gary Roberts as Eugene had specifically requested, the alarm bells started screaming in my head. Looks like Melnyk finally listened to our hockey masterminds Ollie and Rubberdinghy. When you're right you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 , the alarm bells started screaming in my head.That's some meddling. Serious meddling. I'll tell you this. As a Montreal Russians fan, this makes me feel okay. Alarm bells for you, means progress for your rivals (us!)...Go Sens... In Murray we Trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Trust me William, there is no sarcasm in my words even if I detect some in yours. I really enjoy following Ottawa, especially when the city cries bloody murder because some idiot sportswriter told them to do so.I also love to follow the 'if it aint broke dont fix it' creed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Oh yeah! I'm being totally sarcastic!Now I'm not: I think you're great!Now I'll be sports serious:It's a cool move seeing Murray move up to GM. He's got a first hand look at the team from behind the bench, as well as the rest of the League(ish), and can take that knowledge to the next level to see if he can add what the team needs throught he draft and trades, and to keep pace with the improvements/adjustments that others teams make.If (what I hope), they bring in Cunnyworth, they will inject some fresh coaching blood into the team and league, and someone who has strong ties to the Ottawa system (via his captiancy), and the Buffalo system which was so successful last year.Muckler did a great job. He's left the team better of now than when he took over... but in this league of parity, it doesn't hurt to keep the compition on it's toes... and it's clear from the final some tweaking was needed.Once again, having Murray bridge the Muckler and Mucklerless era's is going to help the organization avoid the "Ballardization" of this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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