Comments on: Don't rush to blame Gainey

By: EasternHockey

EasternHockey — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 09:25:36 +0000

I severely doubt Brisebois has anything to do with it. Gainey has a lot more money issues than just player salaries… such as concessions and ticket prices, amongst a LOT of other things, such as tax. Brisebois handles the scrap.

By: EasternHockey

EasternHockey — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 09:19:51 +0000

Sorry, to add to what I said, do you honestly thing an organization would pay $5 million dollars in taxes to cover someone else’s income? I think not. And it’s not much better in Ontario, or anywhere else in Canada, except for Alberta (no provincial tax)

By: EasternHockey

EasternHockey — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 09:18:49 +0000

Wrong, wrong, wrong wrong. That is so wrong, it’s retarded. Thing is, the $5 million he gets is American money, but as soon as a player LIVES inside of Quebec, they have to pay Quebec INCOME TAX (ie that American money is declared). So 50% of what he makes is gone to be wasted on sponsorship scandals. Hockey players are NOT the exception.

By: magnifikko

magnifikko — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:50:41 +0000

By: JJR66

JJR66 — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 15:56:51 +0000

lol...okay...makes sense now...

By: bobsUruncle

bobsUruncle — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 15:25:04 +0000

I wasn’t talking about that lameass breezy (I know he was here before Bob came back), talking about Brisebois his financial advisor.

By: JJR66

JJR66 — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 15:13:53 +0000

bob inherited Breezeby...and actually stood up for him when the fans booed the poor bastard everytime he touched the puck. As soon as Breezers contract allowed it Gainey bought him out and said adios.

In resonse to the higher than expected salaries dished out...i can only really see ribeiro getting more than expected (and deserved perhaps)...but if he gets to play a full season with Kovalev and Samsonov...well...i assume his numbers will be rather large.

By: bobsUruncle

bobsUruncle — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:25:47 +0000

Actually I'm pretty sure Shany's decision was based heavily on the fact that he is very involved with the new rules committee, not to mention will probably join the NHL board pretty soon...I think he chose to keep his ear closer to the ground at head office in NY.

As far as Gainey is concerned...

The only question mark with Bob so far is the higher then expected salaries that have been given out to un-deserving players. Something tells me that Brisebois is to blame for that, and Bob is simply trusting his judgement.

Anyone know is Brisebois was there before Bog got there...or if Bob hired him??

By: Habroller

Habroller — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:51:49 +0000

Good points.

About Shanahan, I think his decision concerned his potential linemates. We couldn't offer better than Jagr, only better depth. Depth is not what is gonna boost Shanny's numbers though...

By: JJR66

JJR66 — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 12:14:22 +0000

the main reason the habs lost out on free agents Elias and Arnott is because they were offered long term contracts, which is not Gainey's mode of business. Money talks indeed, but Bob isn't going to throw it around recklessly and tie up valuable cap space over the next 4 or 5 years, the h abs have too much emerging talent coming in the next 5 years. Shanahan however may have chose new york over montreal because of the media, but in my opinion he did not because he is not one to back down fron anyone (both on and off the ice).

The title of the entire thread baffles me as well? Who is rushing to blame Gainey anyway, blame him for what? For being fiscally responsible? For being loyal to both ownership and players? For sticking to a plan? For his efforts and ability nobody should be crawling, let alone rushing, to blame Bob Gainey.

One of the biggest problems the habs have are fickle fans who point out negatives and use them as excuses, some media and some fans are responsible for this...eh mannyg....?