Canucks fans react to Trevor Linden stepping down as team president

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Canucks fans were shocked by a Wednesday afternoon announcement that Trevor Linden would be stepping down in his role as President of Hockey Operations.

Linden entered the role in April of 2014, shortly after Mike Gillis was fired.

One of the most popular players in Canucks history, his management career wasn’t quite as successful. After making the playoffs in his first season in charge, the Canucks have been the worst team in the NHL over the past three seasons.

With one of the most recognized players in Canucks history leaving the organization, hockey fans quickly took to Twitter to voice their thoughts.

What is happening with the #Canucks? Having Trevor there was the only reason I was holding out hope…

— Lynsey Stepan (@LynseyStepan) July 25, 2018

The era of Lindenning is over, as Trevor Linden resigns from the #Canucks. Jim Benning now takes control of the franchise for however long. Pretty big news.

— Grady Sas (@GradySas) July 25, 2018

I’m really kind of okay with this. #Canucks

— The Notorious A.M.Y. 🐋🦆🐧🐻 (@thenwchica) July 25, 2018

I would run, if I were Linden? #Canucks #NHL https://t.co/F58zXjalTT

— Darrell Samuels (@Darrell_Samuels) July 25, 2018

Anyone not see this coming? Long overdue. #Canucks https://t.co/APExOqc8kh

— Kyle Tiney, CFRE (@kyletiney) July 25, 2018

Thank god Linden is stepping down. He was in way over his head & didn’t seem to be learning from his mistakes. #Canucks Wonder who will replace him …

— Sam Stark 🐺 (@Primacord_) July 25, 2018

Thank you, Trevor! #Canucks https://t.co/psY0Nipt2V

— Jon Gerow (@jongerow) July 25, 2018

As a big fan of what Linden accomplished as a player, I’m glad that he’ll be able to maintain his reputation in the city. Here’s hoping the #Canucks are able to find a qualified and experienced replacementhttps://t.co/bShMnkUpRc

— Harman Dayal (@harmandayal2) July 25, 2018

This is a good thing. Great player, but not cut out for the job. #Canucks

— Brian Knotts (@brianknotts) July 25, 2018

#Canucks from Aquilini 9/12. “A rebuild is a long, slow, gradual process. Everybody needs to be united behind the same vision and pulling in the same direction.” Does that mean that Linden didn’t have the same vision? Is that why he stepped down?

— Nucks IceMan (@nucksiceman) July 25, 2018

Huge respect & affection for #Linden the PLAYER. Have growth to dispose, #Linden the executive #Canucks

— Bender (@itsbender1) July 25, 2018

Rebuild aka tank for Jack Hughes #Canucks https://t.co/ZsT6RzGpZq

— Jordan Chong (@JordanTChong) July 25, 2018

Linden stepped down! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY! Now let’s bring that Stanley Cup to Vancouver #Canucks

— Sahil Desai (@SDesai71) July 25, 2018

Trevor has jumped ship. Seems like the smart move. #canucks

— Holly (@hollydoesstuffs) July 25, 2018

Tell me I’m wrong – is this the first real mention of the R word? #Canucks https://t.co/0Ollg3iiaR

— Chris Golden (@lyteforce) July 25, 2018

The @Canucks dont have a clue what they are doing. Not surprised he left #TrevorLinden #NHL #Canucks

— Darrell Samuels (@Darrell_Samuels) July 25, 2018

Not sure Linden and ownership always saw eye to eye. Believe he would have stepped down if told to gas WD after his second year behind bench. #canucks

— Dan Murphy (@sportsnetmurph) July 26, 2018

This is verrrrrryyyyy interesting to hear coming from The Boss. Really makes you wonder how much of a factor Linden’s identity of the #Canucks played into this decision. https://t.co/7xa9VNqxH7

— Grady Sas (@GradySas) July 26, 2018

I’ll be the new #Canucks president.

First order of business is I will be replacing Pizza HUT concessions within Rogers Arena with a superior pizza that will be named later.

— xTech (@xTechGaming) July 26, 2018

We Love You @trevor_linden 💙💚 Thank you for Being a True Example of Pure Class #Canucks

— BurrowsGirl (@CYochmans) July 26, 2018

I will always be grateful for the time he visited St. Paul Elementary School to surprise the principal…at the simple and humble request of the grade 7 class.

Along with @CanucksFIN, he made a lot of people – students and teachers alike – very happy that day. #Canucks https://t.co/8MGIh7Q8iH

— Clay Imoo (@CanuckClay) July 26, 2018

Trevor Linden quit???

Guess Daniel and Henrik Sedin will be taking over the role lol.#Canucks

— Canadagraphs (@canadagraphs) July 25, 2018

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