Big void in Canucks org with news that assistant GM Chris Gear and director of hockey ops Jonathan Wall have been relieved of duties. Gear is a 12 year employee, Wall 20+ yrs. Hard to believe these are Jim Rutherford’s decisions. He hasn’t even met staff.
— Iain MacIntyre (@imacSportsnet) December 10, 2021
The Vancouver Canucks belong to the Aquilini family, but this is now Jim Rutherford’s team. He wouldn’t come without autonomy. And he’ll be aggressive. https://t.co/mjp41jcNjw
— Iain MacIntyre (@imacSportsnet) December 9, 2021
Jim Rutherford will have to manage up. But vitally important that Canucks hockey-ops gets autonomy. Rutherford wouldn’t come without that assurance.
— Iain MacIntyre (@imacSportsnet) December 9, 2021