Mike Gillis

Can Mike Gillis Save the Canucks?

Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008

... elsewhere and reject a one-year, $1.9-million US offer from the Canucks. Continue reading "Can Mike Gillis Save the Canucks?"

Sundin's agent JP Barry denies Sundin is choosing the Rangers

Sean Zandberg | 08/18/2008

... discussions with Maple Leafs general manager Cliff Fletcher and Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis. Barry said there are six teams interested in Sundin's services for next season.

• Sundin's agent refutes Rangers rumours - atHome Top Story

Koules Satisfied, Parrish Likes Vancouver

HockeyAnalysis.com (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008

... Division contender once again, although it remains to be seen if a young defensive corps and Mike Smith will hold up. David has a more in-depth look at the Lightning’s roster . Mark Parrish apparently is should they fail to land Mats Sundin. Folks at TSN are calling it Mike Gillis‘ “Plan B,” although it should be more like “Plan D,” considering the discrepancy between Parrish...

Edmonton Hires GM Steve Tambellini

The Puck Stops Here (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008

... might have been a better selection to be Vancouver Canuck GM than their current selection Mike Gillis. He saw he was not in Gillis's inner circle and was put into his most recent position when Gillis brought in his own people after his hiring, so he was looking for a new position.There is no good reason why this move could not have been made prior to the 2008 Entry Draft....

Mats Sundin still dithering on future: report

CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008

"I knew there would be a grace period where not a whole lot would happen in the NHL, and we are in the middle of that period," Canucks rookie general manager Mike Gillis told the Sun. "I think when things begin to happen and, if we do not have a clear idea of where we're headed [with Sundin] at that point, I think maybe we will get a little more frustrated."

Oilers promote Lowe, name Tambellini GM

MSNBC.com: NHL (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008

... to leave the Canucks after the team fired general manager Dave Nonis and replaced him with Mike Gillis.

6 Canucks Signings Announced

Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008

via the Canucks -- Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis today announced that the club has signed right wing Ryan Shannon, centre Rick Rypien, right wing Mike Brown, defenceman Nathan McIver, defenceman Zach FitzGerald and defenceman James Sharrow. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. And with that, all of Vancouver’s RFAs are now under contract....

Plenty in the works for GMs this summer

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 07/27/2008

Consider the following scenario: Sundin returns to the Maple Leafs, leaving the Canucks and their two-year, $20 million offer on the table. New GM Mike Gillis would then be forced to make a deal to land a top-two center. One NHL agent suggested that Washington, with Nicklas Backstrom and Sergei Fedorov projected to be centers 1 and 2, could deal ex-Bruin Michael Nylander to Vancouver....

Fishing for the scoop on Sundin

atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008

... was a false rumour," noting that his client has been away on a fishing trip in Sweden.Out west, GM Mike Gillis has suggested that the Winter Olympics being staged there in 2010 might entice Sundin, if he were to reconsider and play for the Swedish national team. Just what Mats doesn't need, more decisions.At least, according to reports, he has been working out, suggesting he will...

Jason Krog to the Canucks

Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008

An astute friend haunting hockey message boards came across this small nugget—Jason Krog to the Canucks, with the rumor it’s a one-way contract. Screenshot is from NHL.com’s player page for Krog: For the latest from Mike Gillis, the video below features him talking about yesterday’s signing of Pavol Demitra and Rob Davison

Canucks Happy With Demitra

Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008

from the CP, The Canucks signed the 33-year-old Slovakian to a two-year, US$8-million NHL contract Thursday. Vancouver general manager Mike Gillis said Demitra’s versatility is something the Canucks need. “We saw a premium forward who could play all three forward positions,” said Gillis, who used to be Demitra’s agent. “He’s coming off a season that wasn’t his most productive but...

Vancouver Sign Demitra

Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008

from the Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis today announced that the team has signed free agent forward Pavol Demitra. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Throughout his NHL career, Pavol has proven himself to be an offensive contributor where ever he has played,” said Gillis. “Pavol is a strong two-way hockey player...

• Canucks sign Pavol Demitra - CBC.ca
• Canucks sign Pavol Demitra - atHome Top Story

Canucks Match Offer Sheet For Recently Acquired Steve Bernier

St Louis (Free subscription) | 07/09/2008

The St. Louis Blues didn’t get their revenge but they may have forced Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis to pay a little more than ...

• Canucks match Blues' offer for Bernier - MSNBC.com
• Canucks match Blues' offer to Bernier - CBC.ca

Bernier deal, revisited

BfloBlog.com (Free subscription) | 07/09/2008

A lot of fans and pundits last week speculated that the trading away of Steve Bernier was because of an impending offer sheet from the Canucks. People thought that Vancouver GM Mike Gillis was trying to avoid looking Lowe-esque by alerting Darcy to the situation before the sheet was offered (I guess you’d call it [...]

Canucks sign Demitra to 2-year, $8 million deal

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008

"There was a lot of interest throughout the league but Pavol is comfortable with the direction Vancouver is taking on the ice and the vision (Canucks GM) Mike Gillis has for the future," said Matt Keator, Demitra's agent. "He feels that his family will be happy, that he will enjoy playing for the Canucks and will hopefully be taking a run at the Stanley Cup."