Here at stayclassy.net, we strive for excellence in our writing and thoughts. The “Who Would You Do” series began on a whim, comparing Jason Spezza and Joe Thornton. It then grew to include Mattias Ohlund vs. Filip Kuba. Not to pigeon-hole ourselves (That’s What She Said!) with player discussions, we’re opening the forum to GM discussions. So without further ado, What Would You Do? General Manager edition. If you were the Minnesota Wild, who would you pick?
Pierre McGuire vs. Pat Quinn
Pierre McGuire (left) & Pat Quinn (right)
Pierre McGuire’s real name: Regis McGuire
Pat Quinn’s real name: John Brian Patrick Quinn
We have a real affinity for multiple first name’s here at stayclassy.net (Cory Perry as an example). So I’m going to have to give this one to Pat, just because it takes so long to get to his last name. Good on him.
Pierre McGuire’s birthday: August 8, 1961
Pat Quinn’s birthday: January 29, 1943
Since age probably doesn’t play as big of a factor in general managing, unless of course one of these guys is fluent in social media, I decided to look at astrological signs. Pat Quinn is an Aquarius, which, according to astrology.com, means that:
“They are progressive thinkers and are great at forming new ideologies and theories, any type of research is very suited to Aquarius. Aquarius one downfall in the business world is the attention to detail, they like the grand ideas and massive plans and can make them happen, but the mundane day to day repetitive details causes them to procrastinate.”
Pierre McQuire is a Leo:
“Business dealings are easy and successful for Leo, if they are in command and control…They will never settle for second best.”
So what does this mean for the Minnesota Wild? Well, I think Pat will get tired of trying to sign free agents. Which means Marian Gaborik won’t get signed. And Pierre will not settle for second best, which also means that Marian Gaborik won’t get signed.
Pierre McGuire’s Hockey Career: professional hockey in Europe.
Pat Quinn’s Hockey Career: NHL player and best known for a huge open-ice hit on Bobby Orr.
Let’s say Pierre wins this one, just because no one hits Bobby Orr and gets away with it. NOBODY.
Number of Stanley Cups:
McGuire- 2, Pittsburgh Penguins, scout and assistant coach
Quinn- 0
I think it’s safe to give this one to McGuire. Pat has been to the show twice as a coach, but couldn’t finish the job.
Pierre McGuire’s Ontario Connection- Scout and Assistant Coach for the Ottawa Senators
Pat Quinn’s Ontario Connection- who the hell cares
Um, yeah. Safe to say that the scouting work Pierre did in Ottawa helped build a team that made the playoffs 11 years in a row. I don’t know if I remember what Quinn was doing at that time.
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