Viking Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Imagine if VegasCanuck got hired to get the old CDC operating better...but like many others have said or hinted at its not the website name its the people who join and contribute talking Canucks hockey that matter, regardless of the website! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, Chon derry said: I get that. But what’s concerning to me is that something like this happening in the first place whether by design or accedintal If they has engaged with the forum instead of treating it as a nuisance, they might have found that we could be a good resource for them on a lit of fronts. Will see where it goes, talking is always a good start. Worst case, everything goes the way it is now. Best case, they start to engage with fans at a level they haven't considered in a long time. One if the best people this team ever had was Brian Burke. He got out into the community, talked with fans, showed up at Rotary clubs and other places thar were outside his job description for no other reason than it engaged with the fan base. This management team is sitting above the public and not engaging. That's not leadership or building fan loyalty. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotgunJake Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Fuck this team, everyone cancel their tickets if they end up shutting it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 It's Chief Revenue Officer that I'm speaking with on Monday, by the way. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Umbrus Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, VegasCanuck said: Agree completely! Glad you sent them the email and got attention right away. We may not have CDC anymore but bravo sir for giving them a good kick in the pants on the way out lol. I love it! It peeves me because we are the die hard fans that spend money on their products every year. I’ve been to countless games, bought countless jerseys and merchandise, bought their expensive food and drink, went to the young stars tourny several times, pay my sportsnet subscription, and for good measure pay for an ahl live subscription to watch the farm club…all this adds up. I as a paying customer feel completely back handed by all this and it’s definitely making me think twice on going to any more games or even considering buying seasons tickets like I have been lately. They shot the puck over the glass on this one in my humble opinion. I do agree with Sharpshooter, damage is done. There’s no coming back from it. This could have gone way different if they were honest from the beginning and let us know up front. Instead we find out just as the season starts ramping up and we are all getting excited for it…while leaving us no options to go anywhere else. Shitty move plain and simple. Edited September 17, 2023 by Attila Umbrus 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chon derry Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, VegasCanuck said: If they has engaged with the forum instead of treating it as a nuisance, they might have found that we could be a good resource for them on a lit of fronts. Will see where it goes, talking is always a good start. Worst case, everything goes the way it is now. Best case, they start to engage with fans at a level they haven't considered in a long time. One if the best people this team ever had was Brian Burke. He got out into the community, talked with fans, showed up at Rotary clubs and other places thar were outside his job description for no other reason than it engaged with the fan base. This management team is sitting above the public and not engaging. That's not leadership or building fan loyalty. Their in their ivory tower and will continue with the , sell as many different types of jerseys as they can. That kind of marketing shows a clear lack of interest of wondering what’s in the Canuck fans mind , but more about what’s in their wallet. It also shows me there’s not a whole bunch of creativity. The saying goes ‘ no input no output’ this IS their loss. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Umbrus Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 16 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: Just wondering, if there was a way to contact the Executive or their helper who made this decision, what would you say and how could we make our collective voices heard? It’s too late obviously. I’ll never go back, but I’m wondering how to let ‘them’ know that they just hundreds of actual supporters and the thousands that we all know and can influence? Greatest sports merchandise marketing and sports business failure ever? Yeah. I think so. Sharpshooter of old?? I’d be curious to see what the actual site traffic numbers were on CDC. 100 k plus users on the site but how many times have you seen it where someone finally signs up and says they’ve been coming to CDC for years just to get info and surf. How many uncounted people/visitors are we talking here? It could be huge. And that’s a big miss on their part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4petesake Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 21 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: Just wondering, if there was a way to contact the Executive or their helper who made this decision, what would you say and how could we make our collective voices heard? It’s too late obviously. I’ll never go back, but I’m wondering how to let ‘them’ know that they just hundreds of actual supporters and the thousands that we all know and can influence? Greatest sports merchandise marketing and sports business failure ever? Yeah. I think so. Sharpshooter of old?? Reminds me of the marketing geniuses that thought “New Coke” was a good idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, Attila Umbrus said: Glad you sent them the email and got attention right away. We may not have CDC anymore but bravo sir for giving them a good kick in the pants on the way out lol. I love it! It peeves me because we are the die hard fans that spend money on their products every year. I’ve been to countless games, bought countless jerseys and merchandise, bought their expensive food and drink, went to the young stars tourny several times, pay my sportsnet subscription, and for good measure pay for an ahl live subscription to watch the farm club…all this adds up. I as a paying customer feel completely back handed by all this and it’s definitely making me think twice on going to any more games or even considering buying seasons tickets like I have been lately. They shot the puck over the glass on this one in my humble opinion. I do agree with Sharpshooter, damage is done. There’s no coming back from it. This could have gone way different if they were honest from the beginning and let us know up front. Instead we find out just as the season starts ramping up and we are all getting excited for it…while leaving us no options to go anywhere else. Shitty move plain and simple. That email went to 30+ people within the senior management of the Canucks. Only 5 were initially rejected, but due to the fact that the reply I got was a reply to all, my address has now been authenticated throughout the management team. I can drop an email into everyone from Rutherford on down. What was interesting was of the Team Management group, JR, Allvin, Granato, Tallon and Castonguay, all the newcomers, ALL bounced back, rejected as unauthorized communication. ONLY Stan Smyl's address went through. All the new management only accept emails, likely from other NHL teams or mainstream press. Smyl let's everyone get through, which is in like with his management style of listen to fans and engage them. I find that very telling within the current management approach. Arms length access at best. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, VegasCanuck said: That email went to 30+ people within the senior management of the Canucks. Only 5 were initially rejected, but due to the fact that the reply I got was a reply to all, my address has now been authenticated throughout the management team. I can drop an email into everyone from Rutherford on down. What was interesting was of the Team Management group, JR, Allvin, Granato, Tallon and Castonguay, all the newcomers, ALL bounced back, rejected as unauthorized communication. ONLY Stan Smyl's address went through. All the new management only accept emails, likely from other NHL teams or mainstream press. Smyl let's everyone get through, which is in like with his management style of listen to fans and engage them. I find that very telling within the current management approach. Arms length access at best. All my best you Brother. The decision has been made. No one you emailed can change the decision Let’s move forward, together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 20 minutes ago, 4petesake said: Reminds me of the marketing geniuses that thought “New Coke” was a good idea. Coke Zero was pretty good though, no? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chon derry Posted September 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2023 We are the Canuck fan base. We are undoubtedly the hardcore fans of the whole fan base. We were under their umbrella so to speak. They kicked us to the curb. I know the all the games are alway sold out. And the org is profitable. But what I can’t understand is toying with the divisive nature of pissing off the the fanbase like this. Are they so confidant they can afford to do something like this ? This reeks of the top brass being totally out of touch with its fan base. This is an over sight. They screwed up. But the silver lining is were better off being out from their umbrella. Apparently they were paying attention to this site, but just not enough Perhaps @VegasCanuck letters will force some of them to pay attention to the base. We’ve transitioned pretty smoothly and will continue to do so. I can’t see any explanation from the Canucks helping to make this understandable. The fact that they did this says clearly they don’t care. i don’t expect a very comprehensive response. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 11 hours ago, QuinnNorris said: Happy to make the switch to a fan run forum. You can’t silence us! We will have our voices heard! Said in a Captain sort of way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said: Said in a Captain sort of way! Morgan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWMc1 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 re: repercussions to the team and management. Won't happen As soon as we start winning people will start buying more merchandise. It's inevitable. That's why the NHL can change the rules every Playoffs to pave the way for an American team. When Colorado won, there were no late hits and teams were not allowed to impede. One season later and 4-5 second late hits are the norm and dirty plays are allowed. No Canadian team has won in the Betteman era. That's not a coincidence. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleed Blue and Green Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Thank you for making this forum, it looks and feels amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 A toast is in order, mm? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, RWMc1 said: re: repercussions to the team and management. Won't happen As soon as we start winning people will start buying more merchandise. It's inevitable. That's why the NHL can change the rules every Playoffs to pave the way for an American team. When Colorado won, there were no late hits and teams were not allowed to impede. One season later and 4-5 second late hits are the norm and dirty plays are allowed. No Canadian team has won in the Betteman era. That's not a coincidence. We, as supporters of the team can either be here and support the players of OUR team, or we don’t. Thank you for your post. We all kinda hear you and feel you. Now, we gotta rally. Around ourselves mostly, but also around the guys that make up our team. Forever and always, Go Canucks Go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bleed Blue and Green said: Thank you for making this forum, it looks and feels amazing! @Ribs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said: A toast is in order, mm? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Let’s go Boys/Girls! The past is the past. Let’s move forward, just like we always have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sawce Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Back to where it all makes sense, not gunna lie was pretty sad last couple days man, but this looks great! Was never a big poster but definitely enjoyed all you hooligans discussing Canucks! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 16 minutes ago, Papa Sawce said: Back to where it all makes sense, not gunna lie was pretty sad last couple days man, but this looks great! Was never a big poster but definitely enjoyed all you hooligans discussing Canucks! Cheers man. Glad to see guys like you making an effort. You hidden hooligans make it all worthwhile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotsurvivor Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 hello i was kmad on the original cdc and also hfboards now just @riotsurvivor on twitter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, riotsurvivor said: hello i was kmad on the original cdc and also hfboards now just @riotsurvivor on twitter Welcome back bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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