Report: Major front office shake up, team has fired two assistant GMS.

One NHL franchise has completely cut ties with it's now former regime by announcing three major firings on Thursday. According to a report on the Vancouver Canucks official website the teams has fired Vice President, Hockey Operations and Assistant General Manager, Laurence Gilman, Assistant General Manager, Lorne Henning and Director of Player Personnel, Eric Crawford. All three men where hired by the team's former general manager Mike Gillis, this now officialy puts an end to that regime in Canuck's history. The Canucks released this official statement:

“On behalf of our entire organization I would like to sincerely thank Laurence, Lorne and Eric for their commitment and dedication to the Vancouver Canucks,” said Trevor Linden. “They have been important members of our staff for a long time and made significant contributions to the success of this team. Further still, they are great people and respected members of the hockey community.” “We have made some difficult decisions to our roster and staff recently after a thorough review of the team,” continued Linden. “These are not easy decisions, nor were they taken lightly. But they’re important as we transition this team and build for the future.”

Trevor Linden and Jim Benning will now look to shape a new front office that better reflects their vision for the club.

Report: Major front office shake up, team has fired two assistant GMS.

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