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JD
May 23, 2012, 3:06:42 PM5/23/12
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–Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced
today that Head Coach Alain Vigneault has agreed to terms on a
contract extension.
“Alain has established himself as one of the premiere coaches in the
National Hockey League,” said Gillis. “He has demonstrated a
commitment to winning that has led to back-to-back Presidents’
Trophies and we are confident his dedication and hard work will
continue to yield positive results. Alain has built a foundation of
winning with this franchise and I feel he can continue to build on
that foundation to achieve our ultimate goal.”
“I am pleased to be signing this extension to continue as the Head
Coach of such an outstanding organization,” said Vigneault. “I look
forward to taking the next step with this franchise in bringing the
Stanley Cup to Vancouver. I feel fortunate to be able to work with
such a dedicated group of management, coaches and players in this
great city I love.”
Vigneault, 51, was named the 16th Head Coach in Canucks history on
June 20, 2006. In 492 games behind the Canucks bench, Vigneault has
guided the team to a record of 287-155-50 and the highest winning
percentage in franchise history (.634). In his six seasons with
Vancouver, Vigneault has led the Canucks to two Presidents’ Trophies,
five Northwest Division Titles, and five 100-plus point seasons. Under
Vigneault’s leadership, the Canucks have made five playoff
appearances, and compiled a playoff record of 33-31. Vigneault has won
more playoff games than any coach in franchise history.
Vigneault led Vancouver to a League best 111 points in 2011.12 and
became the winningest coach in franchise history, surpassing Marc
Crawford (246 wins) with his 247th victory with Vancouver November 23,
2011 at Colorado.
In 2010.11, Vigneault guided the club to a franchise best 54-19-9
record. He also led the club to its third consecutive Northwest
Division title and the highest points total (117) in franchise
history. Vigneault led the Canucks to their third appearance in the
Stanley Cup Final, coming one win short of securing the franchise's
first Stanley Cup Championship.
Following the 2006.07 season (his first season as Canucks Head Coach)
he earned the Jack Adams Award as the NHL coach “adjudged to have
contributed the most to his team’s success”. That season, he
established a then franchise record for wins (49) and points (105) and
led Vancouver to its first appearance in the playoffs since the
2003.04 season.
Vigneault previously served as Head Coach of the Montreal Canadiens
from 1997-2001, becoming the organization’s second youngest coach in
club history at the age of 36. While behind the Canadiens bench he was
nominated for the Jack Adams Award, following the 1999.00 season.
Vigneault joined Vancouver from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Manitoba
Moose, where he led the club to a 44-24-7 record during the 2005.06
season.
Vigneault also spent 10 seasons as Head Coach in the QMJHL with
Trois-Rivieres, Hull, Beauport and PEI. In 1988, Vigneault led the
Olympiques into the Memorial Cup and was subsequently named CHL Coach
of the Year. Vigneault also served as an assistant coach to Canada’s
gold medal winning World Junior Championships team in 1991.
The Gatineau, Quebec-native began his career in the NHL playing for
the St. Louis Blues from 1981-1983. Drafted by the Blues in the eighth
round, 167th overall in the 1981 Draft, the defenceman recorded two
goals, five assists and 82 penalty minutes in his NHL career.
Vigneault went on to serve as a scout for the Blues for two seasons
and as an Assistant Coach for the Ottawa Senators from 1992-1996.
today that Head Coach Alain Vigneault has agreed to terms on a
contract extension.
“Alain has established himself as one of the premiere coaches in the
National Hockey League,” said Gillis. “He has demonstrated a
commitment to winning that has led to back-to-back Presidents’
Trophies and we are confident his dedication and hard work will
continue to yield positive results. Alain has built a foundation of
winning with this franchise and I feel he can continue to build on
that foundation to achieve our ultimate goal.”
“I am pleased to be signing this extension to continue as the Head
Coach of such an outstanding organization,” said Vigneault. “I look
forward to taking the next step with this franchise in bringing the
Stanley Cup to Vancouver. I feel fortunate to be able to work with
such a dedicated group of management, coaches and players in this
great city I love.”
Vigneault, 51, was named the 16th Head Coach in Canucks history on
June 20, 2006. In 492 games behind the Canucks bench, Vigneault has
guided the team to a record of 287-155-50 and the highest winning
percentage in franchise history (.634). In his six seasons with
Vancouver, Vigneault has led the Canucks to two Presidents’ Trophies,
five Northwest Division Titles, and five 100-plus point seasons. Under
Vigneault’s leadership, the Canucks have made five playoff
appearances, and compiled a playoff record of 33-31. Vigneault has won
more playoff games than any coach in franchise history.
Vigneault led Vancouver to a League best 111 points in 2011.12 and
became the winningest coach in franchise history, surpassing Marc
Crawford (246 wins) with his 247th victory with Vancouver November 23,
2011 at Colorado.
In 2010.11, Vigneault guided the club to a franchise best 54-19-9
record. He also led the club to its third consecutive Northwest
Division title and the highest points total (117) in franchise
history. Vigneault led the Canucks to their third appearance in the
Stanley Cup Final, coming one win short of securing the franchise's
first Stanley Cup Championship.
Following the 2006.07 season (his first season as Canucks Head Coach)
he earned the Jack Adams Award as the NHL coach “adjudged to have
contributed the most to his team’s success”. That season, he
established a then franchise record for wins (49) and points (105) and
led Vancouver to its first appearance in the playoffs since the
2003.04 season.
Vigneault previously served as Head Coach of the Montreal Canadiens
from 1997-2001, becoming the organization’s second youngest coach in
club history at the age of 36. While behind the Canadiens bench he was
nominated for the Jack Adams Award, following the 1999.00 season.
Vigneault joined Vancouver from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Manitoba
Moose, where he led the club to a 44-24-7 record during the 2005.06
season.
Vigneault also spent 10 seasons as Head Coach in the QMJHL with
Trois-Rivieres, Hull, Beauport and PEI. In 1988, Vigneault led the
Olympiques into the Memorial Cup and was subsequently named CHL Coach
of the Year. Vigneault also served as an assistant coach to Canada’s
gold medal winning World Junior Championships team in 1991.
The Gatineau, Quebec-native began his career in the NHL playing for
the St. Louis Blues from 1981-1983. Drafted by the Blues in the eighth
round, 167th overall in the 1981 Draft, the defenceman recorded two
goals, five assists and 82 penalty minutes in his NHL career.
Vigneault went on to serve as a scout for the Blues for two seasons
and as an Assistant Coach for the Ottawa Senators from 1992-1996.
Dutch
May 23, 2012, 4:16:04 PM5/23/12
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JD wrote:
> –Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced
> today that Head Coach Alain Vigneault has agreed to terms on a
> contract extension.
Good, now that's out of the way, the next order of business is cleaning
> –Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced
> today that Head Coach Alain Vigneault has agreed to terms on a
> contract extension.
up the toxic mess that will be created when foamy's head explodes.
Marsh
May 23, 2012, 4:33:55 PM5/23/12
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M
ss
May 23, 2012, 5:31:16 PM5/23/12
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afterward
dean
May 23, 2012, 6:31:26 PM5/23/12
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JD
May 24, 2012, 12:39:46 AM5/24/12
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On Wed, 23 May 2012 15:31:26 -0700, "dean" <tci...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>"Dutch" <n...@email.com> wrote in message
>news:uBbvr.14219$FL5....@newsfe03.iad...
>> JD wrote:
>>> 坊ancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced
>
>"Dutch" <n...@email.com> wrote in message
>news:uBbvr.14219$FL5....@newsfe03.iad...
>> JD wrote:
>>> today that Head Coach Alain Vigneault has agreed to terms on a
>>> contract extension.
>>
>> Good, now that's out of the way, the next order of business is cleaning up
>> the toxic mess that will be created when foamy's head explodes.
>>
>
>
>lol....yeah..
http://postmediaprovince.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/alain.jpg
>>> contract extension.
>>
>> Good, now that's out of the way, the next order of business is cleaning up
>> the toxic mess that will be created when foamy's head explodes.
>>
>
>
>lol....yeah..
Spiral
May 24, 2012, 1:59:13 AM5/24/12
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JD wrote:
> Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced
<pr release snipped>
> Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced
I think this is as wrong as giving Luongo another extension. I don't hate
AV, just think his time's up, unless they gut the club. Maybe this boil will
erupt in the middle of next season.
Alan Baker
May 24, 2012, 2:07:53 AM5/24/12
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In article <28adnZATMvF2UyDS...@supernews.com>,
Noted for future "I told you so's..."
--
Alan Baker
Vancouver, British Columbia
"If you raise the ceiling four feet, move the fireplace from that wall
to that wall, you'll still only get the full stereophonic effect if you
sit in the bottom of that cupboard."
--
Alan Baker
Vancouver, British Columbia
"If you raise the ceiling four feet, move the fireplace from that wall
to that wall, you'll still only get the full stereophonic effect if you
sit in the bottom of that cupboard."
dean
May 24, 2012, 3:16:43 AM5/24/12
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"Spiral" <spi...@spongy.org> wrote in message
news:28adnZATMvF2UyDS...@supernews.com...
world it all is with MG running the show...blah, blah, blah...I would have
preffered to see AV on a short leash this year but that wasn;t gonna happen
with him being MG's boy, how could it?...Gary Called it, and today is really
no big surprise...
...but if it all goes to shit in the first round again next year they're
both out of here I think....the Aquilinnis could care less about paying out
the balance of the contracts and hiring new blood for both chairs....it's
chump change for them...
...MG got his man as requested....but if the team tanks like it did this
year...they're not back for 2013/14....
dean
Alan Baker
May 24, 2012, 3:21:33 AM5/24/12
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In article <jpkn8s$2n6$1...@speranza.aioe.org>, "dean" <tci...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
Ummm... ...it may have escaped your notice, but if Vancouver "tanked",
then so did every other team in the west that LA has faced.
wrote:
then so did every other team in the west that LA has faced.
Spiral
May 24, 2012, 4:43:00 AM5/24/12
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dean wrote:
> ....it's all window dressing IMO.....2 weeks ago we got what a wonderful
> world it all is with MG running the show...blah, blah, blah...I would have
> preffered to see AV on a short leash this year but that wasn;t gonna
> happen with him being MG's boy, how could it?...Gary Called it, and today
> is really no big surprise...
Who knows how long that leash is? Would have thought it snapped this year,
> ....it's all window dressing IMO.....2 weeks ago we got what a wonderful
> world it all is with MG running the show...blah, blah, blah...I would have
> preffered to see AV on a short leash this year but that wasn;t gonna
> happen with him being MG's boy, how could it?...Gary Called it, and today
> is really no big surprise...
because after the Big Show, it's all downhill. How far down do they let it
go?
> ...but if it all goes to shit in the first round again next year they're
> both out of here I think....
winning the Kentucky Derby, where winning the cup bags you a wheelbarrow of
cash. Matter of fact, I don't think winning the cup gives you anything but
bragging rights and what the hell does a corporation care about that?
They might give you a perfunctory wave from the back of a convertible, but
they'd rather be golfing in the Bahamas.
> the Aquilinnis could care less about paying
> out the balance of the contracts and hiring new blood for both
> chairs....it's chump change for them...
>
> ...MG got his man as requested....but if the team tanks like it did this
> year...they're not back for 2013/14....
also might explain why Lindy Ruff and Trotz have been behind the bench since
the invention of rink ice.
> dean
Kenji
May 24, 2012, 3:39:55 PM5/24/12
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On May 23, 11:07 pm, Alan Baker <alangba...@telus.net> wrote:
>
> Noted for future "I told you so's..."
This is an extremely telling post re why you're unpopular. You're
>
> Noted for future "I told you so's..."
collecting future I told you sos!!!. Who does that??? This betrays a
fundamental difference in why people post here. Some do it for the
laffs and the cameraderie or virtual simalcrum thereof. You seem to
treat it as a forum to arbitrate definitive facts to prove who was the
most genius hockey prognosticator, like these are the minutes of the
Royal Fellowship of Hockey Science.
Alan Baker
May 24, 2012, 3:47:48 PM5/24/12
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dean
May 24, 2012, 5:13:34 PM5/24/12
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news:kMmdnQnR14vTaCDS...@supernews.com...
...as much as the Aqulinguinnis care about the bottom line, I think they
also care somewhat about public perception and media exposure as
well....(okay you can stop laughing anytime now)....:-)
.....they got a free pass this year with the rise of the mighty Kings with
both the public and the talking heads...there was really no calling for the
head of MG or AV....they were IMO justified in giving them a shot at another
year from a "business" perspective" anyway... I really beleive how well the
Kings played in the second round had something to do with that decision in
the end....
...but next year not so much IMO if things turn out badly...particularly a
1st round exit....they make it past there then I can see them staying on,
but if they;re 1 and out again?...I think they both go at year end....
dean
>
also care somewhat about public perception and media exposure as
well....(okay you can stop laughing anytime now)....:-)
.....they got a free pass this year with the rise of the mighty Kings with
both the public and the talking heads...there was really no calling for the
head of MG or AV....they were IMO justified in giving them a shot at another
year from a "business" perspective" anyway... I really beleive how well the
Kings played in the second round had something to do with that decision in
the end....
...but next year not so much IMO if things turn out badly...particularly a
1st round exit....they make it past there then I can see them staying on,
but if they;re 1 and out again?...I think they both go at year end....
dean
>
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