faceoff.com - 4/25/2008
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5 THINGS THE SUN SAID MUST BE THE NEXT CANUCKS GM'S PRIORITIES: 1. Find some offence. It was the downfall of the Nonis regime and led to a lot of frustrating nights. 2. Talk to Roberto Luongo. The franchise goalie looked unhappy when the season ended and said he had to get out of Vancouver to clear his head. Does this sound like someone whose heart is here? Gotta find out. And quickly. 3. ...
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From Faceoff.com: 5 THINGS MIKE GILLIS SAID WILL BE HIS TOP PRIORITIES: 1. Deciding on a head coach. Mike Gillis says making a decision on his coach is the most important task he faces in the immediate future. He will sit down soon with current coach Alain Vigneault, who has a year left on his contract. 2. Gauge Roberto Luongo's long-term commitment to the organization. "Roberto is a priority," said Gillis. "If we don't have him as a priority, our shelf life with him is about two years." 3. Find more scoring. ...
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NHL.com News in English 4/24/2008
Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:
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DALLAS STARS-Assigned D Nolan Baumgartner to Manitoba (AHL).
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS-Signed F Luca Caputi.
VANCOUVER CANUCKS-Named Mike Gillis general manager. Signed...