Next question: Assistant GM

[Mediocre Man]

So who do we all think should be the guy? Experienced guy like Sund, or talent evaluator like a Buchanan

 

[tlongII]

I don't know, but if we don't get this hire right I will be PISSED!!!

 

[Nikolokolus]

I don't know, but if we don't get this hire right I will be PISSED!!!

Don't take this the wrong way, but are you being sarcastic?

Cho is a salary cap expert, he's handled contract negotiations, he's a stats guy, it sounds like all he really needs is maybe somebody to help ID talent or somebody that has a good rapport with other GM's around the league -- assistant GM doesn't feel like a tremendously critical position when he's got good scouts like Buchanan and Born (plus Jason Filippi, et al.) to advise him.

 

[tlongII]

Yes I'm being sarcastic. I thought it would be obvious.

 

[Spud147]

Word on the street is that it's SlyPokerDog. I don't think it's official yet (probably working out last minute salary details) but an announcement is imminent.

 

[MickZagger]

John Gabriel?

 

[BGrantFan]

Cho is the assistant GM, IMO. Larry Miller is now the actual GM, IMO.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Word on the street is that it's SlyPokerDog. I don't think it's official yet (probably working out last minute salary details) but an announcement is imminent.

I'm just waiting for PA to fly me out to his private yacht for the interview.

(Man, what a crazy story about Cho. Interviews with Larry Miller in Vegas and then is flown my private jet to Helsinki to meet with Paul Allen on his yacht. Only the Net's owner can flash that kind of bling.)

 

[MickZagger]

Cho is the assistant GM, IMO. Larry Miller is now the actual GM, IMO.

You have horrible opinions.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Cho is the assistant GM, IMO. Larry Miller is now the actual GM, IMO.

Larry Miller has absolutely no interest in being the GM. His interests lay elsewhere.

And by elsewhere I mean one step higher than his current position.

 

[BGrantFan]

You have horrible opinions.

You have no opinions, other than your opinions about my opinions.

Care to wager on an outside assistant GM being brought into the team? Born or Buchanon may be elevated to that role, but they will basically serve their same purpose, IMO.

 

[MARIS61]

Neither Miller nor Cho has ever exhibited any ability whatsoever in the talent-recognizing department, so that is ALL I'd want from an assistant GM, 24/7.

 

[MARIS61]

Cho is the assistant GM, IMO. Larry Miller is now the actual GM, IMO.

That's how I read it also.

Miller will be the death of this team.

 

[MickZagger]

You have no opinions, other than your opinions about my opinions.

Care to wager on an outside assistant GM being brought into the team? Born or Buchanon may be elevated to that role, but they will basically serve their same purpose, IMO.

I have plenty of opinions, I just don't smother the board with them constantly.

I don't think Born or Buchanon will be put into that role, I think it will be someone that Cho chooses.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

You have no opinions, other than your opinions about my opinions.

Care to wager on an outside assistant GM being brought into the team? Born or Buchanon may be elevated to that role, but they will basically serve their same purpose, IMO.

An outside GM was brought in to run the team after KP got fired. His job is done now and he is leaving but will most likely consult with the team from time to time.

 

[BGrantFan]

I have plenty of opinions, I just don't smother the board with them constantly.

I don't think Born or Buchanon will be put into that role, I think it will be someone that Cho chooses.

I think it will be someone that Larry Miller/Paul Allen choose, if anyone at all. But that's just my horrible opinion.