http://danburgar.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/mike-gillis-new-general-manager-of-the-vancouver-canucks/ Sports. Events. Student Travel. Entertainment. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:05:28 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://danburgar.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/mike-gillis-new-general-manager-of-the-vancouver-canucks/#comment-102 Michael Stevens Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:12:59 +0000 http://danburgar.wordpress.com/?p=91#comment-102 There are many GMs that were once former Player Agents; in fact, this would place an individual in a very unique position in terms of being able to assess the business, player personal and coaching staff. At times, making a change is necessary from a business perspective which is not necessarily a mark against Mr. Nonis. Thus far, one can see that Mr. Gillis is trying to change the direction of the team from one that was more defensive to one that is going to place an emphasis on more offense. There are many GMs that were once former Player Agents; in fact, this would place an individual in a very unique position in terms of being able to assess the business, player personal and coaching staff. At times, making a change is necessary from a business perspective which is not necessarily a mark against Mr. Nonis. Thus far, one can see that Mr. Gillis is trying to change the direction of the team from one that was more defensive to one that is going to place an emphasis on more offense.

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