The Search for the New GM Thread

[hockeylover]

No one knows what it means but it’s provocative. It gets the people going.

 

[axlsalinger]

always an interesting decision between someone who's done it before, and the hot new phenom. I do think the job requires a blend of analytics and traditional scouting, though it's essential to understand the numbers. An experienced GM can still lean on an analytics-focused assistant, so all high-quality options should be on the table.

i think Treliving is mildly interesting so good to see the discussion move from "everybody sucks" to looking at track records. Certainly George McPhee has a long one and has had success. Do they really want to hire a 64 year old though? Just say no to the Chiarelli's of the world.

Leafs already know what they have in Pridham and should absolutely take a long look at guys like Tulsky. Gonna be really interesting to see what happens. i think right now i would lean towards young Gm with upside who will bring in an experienced coach.

 

[Leafin']

I don’t want a GM with “upside”. We don’t have time for that shit. Get someone good now. We’re wasting prime years of Matthews and Marner.

 

[MyNameIsJonas]

always an interesting decision between someone who's done it before, and the hot new phenom. I do think the job requires a blend of analytics and traditional scouting, though it's essential to understand the numbers. An experienced GM can still lean on an analytics-focused assistant, so all high-quality options should be on the table.

i think Treliving is mildly interesting so good to see the discussion move from "everybody sucks" to looking at track records. Certainly George McPhee has a long one and has had success. Do they really want to hire a 64 year old though? Just say no to the Chiarelli's of the world.

Leafs already know what they have in Pridham and should absolutely take a long look at guys like Tulsky. Gonna be really interesting to see what happens. i think right now i would lean towards young Gm with upside who will bring in an experienced coach.

But do they have bite? Can they eat corn on the cob?

 

[axlsalinger]

But do they have bite? Can they eat corn on the cob?

what do you think the interview process is for?

 

[MindzEye]

what do you think the interview process is for?

Bite force strength measurement

 

[Volcanologist]

I think it means Shanahan will hire the man with the largest teeth

 

[axlsalinger]

makes sense.

 

[Cojo]

Maybe it’s a jab at Dubas that he’s a bit of a pushover and looking for someone who’s got more strength in negotiating

 

[Montana]

Per Fridge

Leafs looking for GM with bite

What in the fuck does that mean?

that we fired the wrong person.

 

[Habsy]

that we fired the wrong person.

Da fuq you up at 4am on a Sunday?

 

[Habsy]

Per Fridge

Leafs looking for GM with bite

What in the fuck does that mean?

Means less analytics and more knuckle dragging.

 

[Montana]

Da fuq you up at 4am on a Sunday?

normally? Cocaine.


..this time, I’m on PEI taking the dog out.

 

[Habsy]

PEI? Visiting?

Beautiful island, crazy people.

 

[MyNameIsJonas]

I feel like this GM with bite ends up trading Nylander for like Travis “ heavy bite “ Konecny and Scott Laughton

 

[Habsy]

I feel like this GM with bite ends up trading Nylander for like Travis “ heavy bite “ Konecny and Scott Laughton

There's a change coming to the lineup but it could also buy this core one more year. Really hard to tell rn

 

[Blueman]

Shanny said this wasn’t about money. My bet his change of heart was about the total autonomy part of Dubas’ demands. Might include decisions on the coach..

 

[leafman101]

Dubas slurps his spaghetti.

 

[leafman101]

Don’t forget none of these guys know anything.

Elliotte is the one with a list of 10 dman the leafs were in on pre deadline, and none were McCabe.

literally no serious person lists “bite” as a job requirement.

 

[Kritter]

I doubt anyone comes in and deals away any of the core 4 without Shanny’s green light. Everyone else, different.