In business whether it be hockey or any other big corporation, when new ownership is brought in often they bring in their own people to run it for them. Well history is repeating itself, less than four days after moving to Winnipeg, True North (new owners) have announced Atlanta Thrasher general manager Rick Dudley would not be retained. That will be surprising to some being Dudley had four years remaining on his contract, some others like myself seen this coming before the move was announced.
Corby’s Hockey Central first reported on May 20th the following. “Another question that has to be asked is the job security of general manager Rick Dudley, head coach Craig Ramsay and their supportive staffs. Do Mark Chipman and David Thompson (True North) want to bring in their own management and coaching staff? If they do wish to make these changes, look for the change to come very soon mainly before the middle of June.” http://corbyshockeycentral.blogspot.com/2011/05/winnipef-jets-are-finally-coming-home.html
Familiar face stays in Winnipeg.
The first sign of this move was a few weeks ago, it was made all but public current Manitoba Moose general manager Craig Heisinger was going to remain in Winnipeg with the NHL club. Along with Heisinger True North is working feverously to bring in Kevin Cheveldayoff who is currently the Chicago Blackhawks assistant general manager. Cheveldayoff’s resume boasts a Calder Cup (AHL) and a Stanley Cup with the Hawks last season, and its being reported tonight that the Hawks have given permission for Winnipeg to speak with him. Experts have pointed out tonight, saying he likely wouldn’t go to Winnipeg unless he receives a promotion. Look for an announcement within 10 days, reason being so they can have a game plan going into the entry draft at the end of the month.
Ramsey next to go?
The first question that would be asked when the new GM is announced is what would there plans be with current head coach Craig Ramsey? If so who would that general manager bring in? If Cheveldayoff is brought in to run the hockey team, look for him to bring in John Anderson as an assistant coach. Now you’re going to say and you’d be correct, Anderson is Atlanta’s old head coach, but Anderson also coaches the AHL’s Chicago Wolves for 10 years, who was the general manager during the majority of the duration? You’re right Kevin Cheveldayoff. Soon enough we’ll fine out what the teams next move is.
But Rick Dudley received a four-year contract extension on February 2011. How's that going to work?
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