Dave Nonis
Dave Nonis
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Dave Nonis is a Canadian professional hockey executive and former general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on January 20, 1966 (age 57).
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Canadian nationality, Hockey Executive/General Manager.
Early Life and Background
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Dave Nonis was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Growing up, he developed a passion for hockey, which would eventually become his career path. Nonis played minor hockey in his youth and later attended the University of Michigan on a hockey scholarship.
After completing his university education, Nonis began his professional hockey career as an assistant general manager with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2005. He held this position until 2010 when he was hired by the Vancouver Canucks as their executive vice president and general manager. During his time with the Canucks, Nonis played a key role in shaping the team's roster, including drafting star players like Alex Edler.
Major Accomplishments
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Nonis made significant contributions to both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Vancouver Canucks during his tenure as an assistant general manager and executive vice president. Some of his notable accomplishments include:
Helping build a strong foundation for the Lightning's success in the late 2000s, including drafting players like Steven Stamkos.
Playing a key role in shaping the Canucks' roster, including drafting Alex Edler.
Notable Works or Actions
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As general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2013 to 2015, Nonis made several high-profile trades and signings. Some notable examples include:
Trading away player assets like Joffrey Lupul and Dion Phaneuf.
Signing players like Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak.
Impact and Legacy
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Dave Nonis has had a lasting impact on the world of professional hockey through his work as an executive. He has been instrumental in shaping rosters for several NHL teams, contributing to their success and growth. Nonis's experience and insight have made him a respected figure in the hockey community.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Dave Nonis is widely quoted and remembered due to his significant contributions to the world of professional hockey. As a seasoned executive with years of experience, he has provided valuable insights on player development, team management, and roster building. His work continues to influence the NHL landscape, making him a respected figure among fans, players, and executives alike.
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Quotes by Dave Nonis
The goal was to shore up our D and see if we could improve in net. On the back end, we're going to get some bodies back but the timing is uncertain. We felt we needed some character and strength on the back end.
I'm not going to talk about individual people. I want to make sure that when we hire somebody, that it's someone that we're comfortable with as a person.
It's not about Marc being a bad coach. If I'm in another market today and I'm looking for a head coach, his phone is already ringing. That's what I think of him, but it doesn't mean we didn't need to make a change. We did.
I want to make it clear this does not absolve the players for their part in this season. In no way does this mean there will be no further changes. No way. The fact is there is a lot of blame to be spread around and a lot of it falls on the shoulders of people that were in that locker room.
It wasn't because the message wasn't correct. It was in some cases that certain players weren't listening to that message.
It's definitely not true. The decision was mine, it was unpopular, but I had to do it. I don't have to ask for permission, not that I wouldn't consult them so that the owners know what's going on.
The best long term decision for Eddie and our hockey club was to have the surgery immediately.
That is another issue that I think we need to get off the table right now. Ownership has been very supportive of what we need to do . . .There is no selling to do, there is no people we have to clear things with. There's nothing. At the end of the day the responsibility of how well we do or poorly we do lies right here.
It's easy to point the finger at one guy and I don't think that's fair. At the end of the day, we've got a pretty good hockey team and it's up to the players to perform. They're the ones who go on the ice, not Marc.
This isn't a one-or-the-other situation. We are going to make decisions that make our team better.