It’s time that we had a very serious discussion with the Anaheim Ducks General Manager. In another open letter to Bob Murray, we discuss some of the pressing issues at the forefront of everyone’s mind.
To the Anaheim Ducks Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mr. Bob Murray,
For ten wonderful years, you have sat at the helm of the Anaheim Ducks organization, captaining the ship that Henry Samueli has entrusted you with. Under your guidance, the fans have seen their team make eight playoff appearances and win five consecutive Pacific Division titles.
Year after year, we are reminded of how tactical you are when it comes to drafting players who will make the future of your team better and brighter. The infamous last-minute trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs that secured us both Rickard Rakell and John Gibson is among one of my favorites.
You’ve found diamonds in the rough that others could have easily walked right by. Drafting Ondrej Kase in the seventh round was a brilliant move. Plus, who can forget the day you signed elite 1 C, Derek Grant?
There have been many trades that have happened under your regime. Most of them, but not all of them, have benefited the franchise in so many ways. You stole Ryan Kesler away from the Vancouver Canucks and pulled Andrew Cogliano out of the “oil slick” in Edmonton.
In ten years, you’ve built yourself a very impressive resume that you should be proud of. Your GM of the Year award in 2014 is enough to make you reveared by your colleagues around the NHL. However, despite all the good you have done for this team, it’s time for us to have a serious discussion…