"Ducks to Interview Lombardi" - LA Times 04/23/2005

Dean Lombardi, former San Jose Shark general manager, will interview for the Mighty Ducks' general manager vacancy, a hockey source said Friday.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-sp-nhl23apr23,1,1661679.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks

the article also states that Brian Burke and Mike Smith have already interviewed for the position.

Mike Smithonov?? GOD SAVE US ALL!!!

Honestly, if Smithonov takes over you can forget all physical players and see bunch of russian mickey mouses. Saunders, O'Brien, Smith -> gone.

Of these three my vote goes to Brian Burke!!!

Of these three my vote goes to Brian Burke!!!
Mine too.

Of these three my vote goes to Brian Burke!!!

Another vote for Burke here :yo:

Lombardi would be a good pick too, IMO
a lot of the players in San Jose are there because of his work

Mike Smithonov?? GOD SAVE US ALL!!!

Honestly, if Smithonov takes over you can forget all physical players and see bunch of russian mickey mouses. Saunders, O'Brien, Smith -> gone.


I wouldnt be surprised we already suffered through the Pierre Gauthier years :cry:

Definetely a good sign. I find it nice that Burke wants to be GM of the Ducks, and I definetely hope he gets the job. It'll be hard to compete with his resume, and he seems to be a very nice fit in Anaheim.

Ok lets put it this way;

Who wants Mike Smith(onov) to be the next GM of Ducks? Hands up!

Ok lets put it this way;

Who wants Mike Smith(onov) to be the next GM of Ducks? Hands up!
cricket cricket
...Nobody? Ok, then it's settled, either Lombardi or Burke(preferably Burke) for the Ducks next GM!

Theres a surprising amount of people calling Lombardi at the ALLDUCKS forum

;) I like Lombardi. He did wonders with the Sharks. The Flyers hired him as a scout because of his keen eye for young talent. He seems a bit like Bryan Murray in personality and would be a better fit with the new owners IMO. Burke is quite abrasive at times and seems to rub his owners the wrong way. He also likes to sue people who write what he doesn't like. Here in California, he will be spending too much time in court with the half truths that are written. There is still the Moore law suit hanging over his head.

If the Ducks want to go with mostly young players, I don't think Burke will fit as well as Lombardi.

He also likes to sue people who write what he doesn't like.

I disagree with this comment. Brooks was in the wrong for writing mistruths as fact. It's one thing to write trade rumors and things of that nature, it's quite another to attack someone else's character.
As a man currently looking for employment in the hockey industry (besides the TSN gig), Burke has ever right to defend himself and not put up with crap like that from Brooks.
It's important that the media is held accountable for what they print.

Personally, I don't care for Burke, at least, I don't think he'd be the best choice for Anaheim. I'd prefer Dean Lombardi. However, to discredit him for defending his good name isn't right.

I think Lombardi is a good choice, he has good eye for talent and I like the physical style of his teams. Burke also likes physical players. Smithonov is just the opposite, it hard to think a worse choice than him.

Definetely a good sign. I find it nice that Burke wants to be GM of the Ducks, and I definetely hope he gets the job. It'll be hard to compete with his resume, and he seems to be a very nice fit in Anaheim.

Where does it say that? Just because a person interviews for a position does not equate to wanting that position with a particular club.

Conversely, it would raise eyebrows and be disrespectful if Burke DECLINED to be interviewed.

The NHL executive club is very small and although it's 30 people competiting against each other, it's also 30+ people NETWORKING.

Definetely a good sign. I find it nice that Burke wants to be GM of the Ducks, and I definetely hope he gets the job. It'll be hard to compete with his resume, and he seems to be a very nice fit in Anaheim.

How far did Lombardi's SJ teams make it in the playoffs? Farther than Burke's Canucks have ever made it...

How many years did Burke fail to improve his teams obvious weakness (goaltending)? ...

What was Lombardi's downfall? new ownership and two holdouts by key players (Stuart and Nabokov)

Lombardi and Burke both deserve credit for building their respective franchises before their departures. Lombardi flies under the radar for accomplishing a lot more than Burke.

The best thing that Lombardi ever did was hire Sutter, who then told him what players to get. Assuming he can do it on his own with the Ducks is a gamble.

Where does it say that? Just because a person interviews for a position does not equate to wanting that position with a particular club.

Conversely, it would raise eyebrows and be disrespectful if Burke DECLINED to be interviewed.

The NHL executive club is very small and although it's 30 people competiting against each other, it's also 30+ people NETWORKING.

I doubt he goes for an interview if he didn't want want to work there. There's probably other guys they asked to come in for an interview, but they liked their positions and/or didn't want to be GM of the Ducks.

How many people interview for a job they don't want?

I doubt he goes for an interview if he didn't want want to work there. There's probably other guys they asked to come in for an interview, but they liked their positions and/or didn't want to be GM of the Ducks.

How many people interview for a job they don't want?

in executive positions, you interview for the job out of respect for the limited quantity available and to be offered similar jobs in the future (even if you are not serious about the current position available).

The best thing that Lombardi ever did was hire Sutter, who then told him what players to get. Assuming he can do it on his own with the Ducks is a gamble.

Oh. so, Marleau, Stuart, Kiprusoff, Toskla, Jillson, Hannan, Sturm, etc. were all Sutter authoritated moves. Interesting...

Oh. so, Marleau, Stuart, Kiprusoff, Toskla, Jillson, Hannan, Sturm, etc. were all Sutter authoritated moves. Interesting...
Not all of them were Lombardi's moves either but I think that the Stuart pick was highly influenced by Sutter.

Not all of them were Lombardi's moves either but I think that the Stuart pick was highly influenced by Sutter.


Lombardi has been with the Sharks since the franchise's inception, but was promoted to the top job in March 1996. His first full season at the helm, 1996-97, was a disaster as his coaching hire of Anaheim assistant Al Sims backfired.

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/hockey/nhl/san_jose_sharks/5421799.htm

toslka, kiprusoff, nabokov - draft 94-95
sturm - 96
marleau - 97
hannan - 97
stuart 98

Lombardi has been with the Sharks since the franchise's inception, but was promoted to the top job in March 1996. His first full season at the helm, 1996-97, was a disaster as his coaching hire of Anaheim assistant Al Sims backfired.

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/hockey/nhl/san_jose_sharks/5421799.htm

toslka, kiprusoff, nabokov - draft 94-95
sturm - 96
marleau - 97
hannan - 97
stuart 98
I know when Lombardi became GM, what's your point?

I know when Lombardi became GM, what's your point?

Absent evidence to the contrary, Lombardi in his management capacity influenced and drafted those players, among others. Claiming Lombardi was instructed by Sutter to obtain/draft/trade x, y, z player(s) is a little overzealous and unfounded. Lombardi's successes/failures are not one-in-one with Sutter.

I disagree with this comment. Brooks was in the wrong for writing mistruths as fact. It's one thing to write trade rumors and things of that nature, it's quite another to attack someone else's character.
As a man currently looking for employment in the hockey industry (besides the TSN gig), Burke has ever right to defend himself and not put up with crap like that from Brooks.
It's important that the media is held accountable for what they print.

Personally, I don't care for Burke, at least, I don't think he'd be the best choice for Anaheim. I'd prefer Dean Lombardi. However, to discredit him for defending his good name isn't right.
Brooks, yes. Problem is he was trying to get people fired left and right who rubbed him the wrong way. He would even refuse to appear on TV shows if they didn't remove people he didn't like. Burke is one guy who you better not get on the wrong side of. Like I said, here in California we have a lot of writers who have no clue about the facts, it would be very distracting for Burke. My statements are in no way to "discredit" him, I'm stating why I feel he wouldn't fit in here.
I'll see if I can still find some of the stories that give names and dates, there were so many.

Absent evidence to the contrary, Lombardi in his management capacity influenced and drafted those players, among others. Claiming Lombardi was instructed by Sutter to obtain/draft/trade x, y, z player(s) is a little overzealous and unfounded. Lombardi's successes/failures are not one-in-one with Sutter.
It was documented in a story that when Lombardi interviewed him Sutter went over point by point how the team needed to be improved. The rise of the Sharks coincided with Sutter's hiring, same as what happened with Calgary later on.

TSN hockey analyst and former Vancouver Canucks general manager Brian Burke is hopeful that an interview with proposed new Mighty Ducks ownership will lead to him becoming the team's new GM.

"I'm definitely interested in the job," Burke told the Vancouver Province on Tuesday.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=123781&hubName=nhl

Here's the Vancouver Province article they refer to in the TSN piece.

http://img20.echo.cx/my.php?image=vancouverprovinceburke05042005.jpg

http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2005/05/05/sections/sports/pro/article_508003.php

Smith, who engineered New York's 1994 Stanley Cup drive that halted a 54-year championship drought, interviewed with members of the Samueli group early last month.

"I'm very interested," Smith said. "I think it's a unique opportunity to start with a new ownership group that's very committed to Orange County, the (Arrowhead) Pond and the hockey club. I think there are great possibilities for that franchise."

I think it would be a fun opportunity to make hockey relevant again in Orange County," Smith said.

I remember Neil Smith being interested in the GM position when the Ducks fired Pierre Gauthier. He spoke about the opening and the Ducks during a televised Duck's game (I was actually pretty surprised he was interested in the job) and I think he even interviewed for the position, but of course we all know Bryan Murray became the GM.

I would prefer either Brain Burke or Dean Lombardi.

It also seems that Al Coates is still very much in the picture too:

http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2005/05/06/sections/sports/pro/article_509608.php ((link))

I remember Neil Smith being interested in the GM position when the Ducks fired Pierre Gauthier. He spoke about the opening and the Ducks during a televised Duck's game (I was actually pretty surprised he was interested in the job) and I think he even interviewed for the position, but of course we all know Bryan Murray became the GM.

I would prefer either Brain Burke or Dean Lombardi.

I'd take Smith or Burke. Lombardi seems the type to build a decent team year in year out, but with little real hope at contention. They only really had one great year in SJ, every other time they made it under Lombardi they were a scrappy low seed. And of course they quickly followed up with a total collapse.

They only really had one great year in SJ, every other time they made it under Lombardi they were a scrappy low seed. And of course they quickly followed up with a total collapse.

I'm a Duck fan, but it's ironic that you should say that.

The Sharks came back pretty well last year, albeit under Wilson instead of Sutter, but the team, especially their young players, was largely built by Lombardi.

I'm a Duck fan, but it's ironic that you should say that.

The Sharks came back pretty well last year, albeit under Wilson instead of Sutter, but the team, especially their young players, was largely built by Lombardi.

Granted, but then they did have the benefit of the entire division going in the tank. And despite their record I think they were still an extreme longshot at the Cup.

in executive positions, you interview for the job out of respect for the limited quantity available and to be offered similar jobs in the future (even if you are not serious about the current position available).

So much for that happening.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-ducks22may22,1,4340271.story?coll=la-headlines-sports

"The new ownership of the Mighty Ducks will meet with finalists for the general manager position this weekend..."

Finalists:

Brian Burke
Neil Smith
Al Coates

Mike Smith (possibly)

Out of the running:

Dean Lombardi
Kevin Gilmore

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-ducks22may22,1,4340271.story?coll=la-headlines-sports

"The new ownership of the Mighty Ducks will meet with finalists for the general manager position this weekend..."

Finalists:

Brian Burke
Neil Smith
Al Coates

Mike Smith (possibly)

Out of the running:

Dean Lombardi
Kevin Gilmore
I'd put my money on you guys hiring Burke.

I'd put my money on you guys hiring Burke.
I hope you're right.

I hope you're right.
Out of all of them, I think he's the most qualified, and for the new owners to prove that they are serious about the Ducks, he's the logical choice imo.

We want Burke!!! We want Burke!!! We Want Burke!!!