Posts About "Mike Gillis"
Devils and Gillis Are Made for Each Other
March 30th, 2020 There's not a lot going on when it comes to the New Jersey Devils, as the NHL remains on pause due to the coronavirus. But we did get a bit of an update on the team's search for a new general manager: Slap Shots has learned that New Jersey ownership has in fact looked elsewhere. League sources report former Vancouver GM...
NHL Rumors: Devils, Maple Leafs, Stamkos, Lehner, More
March 1st, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown report, there is news on Steven Stamkos' injury situation, speculation on what's going to happen with the general manager's position in New Jersey and some news about what might be discussed at the GM meetings in Florida next week. Finally, are the Toronto Maple Leafs getting a couple of players back sooner...
5 Candidates Who Could Replace Devils' Shero
January 17th, 2020 It was nothing short of shocking when the New Jersey Devils announced Ray Shero was no longer their general manager on Sunday evening. While he did good things for the team, they're no closer to being a playoff team five years after he took over for Lou Lamoriello. And that was enough for Josh Harris and the rest of ownership...
NHL Rumors: Gillis, Flames, Rangers, More
July 20th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news that former Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis would like to return to the NHL, the Calgary Flames may have been looking elsewhere before going with Milan Lucic and the New York Rangers now have no choice but to start shedding salary after signing Jacob Trouba. Finally, will Andrei Markov make...
Canucks News & Rumors: Kassian, Eriksson, Markstrom, Gillis & DiPietro
May 6th, 2019 As well as the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the World Championships are starting soon, and the OHL Finals are going on as well. Although the Vancouver Canucks are not in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the team is represented in other games currently taking place. Here are some of the news and rumors currently surrounding the Canucks. Item One:...
Revisiting the Canucks Derek Roy Trade
November 2nd, 2015 Three seasons later, it's still hard to stomach the price the Canucks paid to acquire Derek Roy in a rental trade. GM Mike Gillis and Vancouver sent prospect Kevin Connauton and a 2013 second round pick to the Dallas Stars for Derek Roy back on April 2, 2013. The Canucks did go 7-4-1 to end the regular season after this trade, and won...
Canucks Must Keep An Eye On Local Talent
June 24th, 2015 There can't be a better feeling than slapping on the jersey of your hometown team. Well, except maybe winning the Stanley Cup, but let's lower the bar a bit here. The Canucks have brought in local players such as Dan Hamhuis and the departed Jason Garrison through free agency. The organization however has slacked when it comes to...
Mike Gillis is Still Haunting the Canucks
December 30th, 2014 The ghost of Mike Gillis reared its ugly head again over the weekend. On Saturday night the Columbus Blue Jackets romped the Boston Bruins 6-2, their first win against the B’s since 2010. The first star of that game was former Canucks prospect defenceman Kevin Connauton. Connauton had a goal and two assists in the victory. He...
Year in Review: Top 10 Canucks Moments from 2014
December 23rd, 2014 Though not the Canucks most successful calender year, 2014 was certainly one of their most progressive. After enduring through the most disappointing season in recent memory, the Canucks underwent a major restructuring of the organization, making changes everywhere from the management to the players (You listening, Edmonton?) Under new...
The Crystal Ball: Who Will Be the Next Capitals GM?
May 13th, 2014 With McPhee Out of the Picture, What Does the Crystal Ball Say About Washington's Future GM? The Washington Capitals are an organization that is currently in a transition period. General Manager George McPhee, who was behind the GM helm for 17 years, was fired as general manager on April 26. So what is next? What direction...
Canucks Corner Editorial - The Low Point
April 13th, 2014 To the frustrated Canucks fan, We are all Canucks, and right now, we are all feeling the pain. The Canuck image, reputation and brand, has been tarnished & humiliated. This could arguably be the lowest point of its 44-year existence in the NHL, perhaps much lower than the Stanley Cup collapse in 2011. When did it all go...
Hockey News: Letang Returns; Leafs Miss Playoffs
April 9th, 2014 Kris Letang missed 10 weeks of action after suffering a stroke. He will make his return to the ice tonight against the Red Wings. Now they should call it the Mike Babcock trophy. Tomas Vokoun, who hasn't played yet this season due to a blood clot issue, has been sent to the AHL for a conditioning assignment. Remember...
The Floor Falls Out: How Low Can The 2013- 2014 Canucks Go?
March 15th, 2014 The Canucks have been an unmitigated disaster since the turn of the calendar year. Is there anything to be done? Is there any hope left? Or is it time for these Canucks to pack it in, and take a nap till the summer comes. In many professional ice hockey arenas, the ice is concealed on most days beneath a basketball court, which...
