New direction - results over change
May 12th, 2008 by thewordbirdWith the hiring of Laurence Gilman to a directorial position in the Canucks’ organization, I have a skepticism that most would agree is warranted.
I understand through my readings and experience as a Jets fan in my teenage years that he worked his way up through the lower ranks in Winnipeg and is a member of the Minnesota Bar Association. Gilman has years of experience already and is only in his early forties. I find that encouraging, really.
What I have a problem with, is the seemingly abrupt manner that the ownership relieved Nonis from his duties. What is Chris Zimmerman’s role in all of this? The organization has now added Mike Gillis as General Manager and he is ‘green’. Both fellas have extensive knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and I understand that Gilman has been hired on as a ‘capologist’. Fine, delegation can be a desirable attribute in leadership when approaching a multi-faceted undertaking.
So in a situation that has scrutiny in the highest degree, I find myself leaving very little room for mistakes and expect results to come quickly, not just changes.
May 12th, 2008
Robin Keith Thompson