Deadline Based on Presser

Équipe: 2022-23 Canucks de Vancouver

Date de création initiale: 16 janv. 2023

Publié: 16 janv. 2023

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

I don't know what to really think about Rutherford's comments. Below are my thoughts.

1. Who is GM? JR or Allvin? Why is JR answering questions about players and the direction of the team when in the same interview, he states that he doesn't talk to the players or the agents? Who are you going to believe; the player who communicates with his teammate more than JR, or JR himself? This is fairly insulting to anyone's intelligence.

2. Suddenly, there's a law that prevents teams from speaking on injuries? Since when?

3. Bringing in the team doctors to vaguely explain the Pearson situation (See point 2 above) and not be able to answer any questions? What's the point?

4. JR mentioned he came in to manage the cap, and he wasn't able to do that. Why did he agree to extend Miller so quickly? (see point 1 above) Does he have input on what happens? Who is the GM?

5. Why is there so much drama in Vancouver? I understand Hughes' words hold significant weight, but to schedule this entire press conference around a 3rd line winger's botched surgery is ridiculous. And I say that comfortably because the media changed the subject within 5 minutes of the Doctor's statements being read. Does the team enjoy feeding fuel to the fire?

6. Why would you acknowledge the contract offer you made to Horvat is below market value? This shows your hand (weak).

7. Where is Allvin? Those are questions he needs to be answering since he communicates with players/agents constantly.

8. The treatment of Boudreau is absurd. Would you put your best foot forward knowing you're getting fired at some point? What a motivating situation...

9. Lastly, what type of rebuild/restructuring takes 3 years or less outside of the Rangers winning the draft lottery and already having a deep prospect pool?

That presser just created more questions. I have no idea how they approach this deadline, but it seems like they're going to be open to everything.

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