Kyle Dubas not returning as GM

[Bill_Berg_is_less_sad]

The longer this goes the less likely Treliving is their absolute #1 target... right?

It feels like a lot of the "insiders" latched on to him as a possibility before Dubas was even let go, and they're just sticking with it. But, who knows?

At this point Shanahan should just stick his neck out and be the GM instead of playing puppet master crap. 

I wonder if the press conference aspect is why he doesn't want the GM role. His presser about Dubas was ridiculous, imagine what it would be like explaining a trade dealine or a draft? Or anything?

[L K]

The longer this goes the less likely Treliving is their absolute #1 target... right?

It feels like a lot of the "insiders" latched on to him as a possibility before Dubas was even let go, and they're just sticking with it. But, who knows?

At this point Shanahan should just stick his neck out and be the GM instead of playing puppet master crap. 

I wonder if the press conference aspect is why he doesn't want the GM role. His presser about Dubas was ridiculous, imagine what it would be like explaining a trade dealine or a draft? Or anything?

Which is kind of ironic because we fired Dubas because of his media conference according to Shanahan.  If he wants to play GM he should face the limelight.

[archie holdsworth]

I could (maybe) live with Brad Treliving as GM. He's probably a guy who knows how the NHL works.

Just to project a scenario that might not play out, maybe he has paid his dues and is now coming into his perfect situation, not unlike what Paul Maurice seems to be doing. It's hard to assign credit when there are so many random elements that go into success in hockey. But, if it's working for you, it's working.

I have a feeling that Shanahan might be waiting to see what happens with the Vegas Dallas series.  George McPhee would be an excellent GM, if he becomes available.