TSN has just learned that the Phoenix Coyotes are about to have a news conference introducing their new GM, we send you there live now...
***Scene opens in a room crowded with reporters and television camera's, a podium with the NHL logo on it is in the middle of a curtained background, then a man comes up to the mic***
Check, Check, 1, 2, 3...
***It was just some guy checking the mic, another man approaches the microphone***
Attention everyone, the Phoenix Coyotes are pleased to announce the signing of their new general manager... Tyler Hetherington
***Another man then approaches the microphone at the same time***
Hello everyone, My name is Tyler Hetherington the new gm of the Phoenix Coyotes im just gonna say a few things and then we can get straight to the questions...The Coyotes are a team mixed with young and veteran talented team, and I plan to stick with that... Build from within... Of course were always looking to get better through trades and free agency which I will be very active in for this team. I'm very happy to be here in the OTHL, it's a league I have wanted to be apart of for a while now, and i'm happy to be here... Questions?
Who are you?
What kinda question is that? I just told you my name is Tyler Hetherington... next question
Are you qualified for this job?
I'm more qualified then that last reporter... ya, of course I am or else I wouldnt have got this job now would I? Some people might recognize me from previous leagues, but I made the jump from Junior Hockey Scout in the OHL to a GM in the OTHL, it took one meeting with the owner of the Coyotes and he told his secretary to cancel all his other interviews and that he found his man... and here I am.
What kind of changes can we expect from you?
Plain and simple if a guy won't play Coyotes hockey and buy into the system I'll get guys who will, simple as that... As stated before I like to build from within and focus on strong drafting and making smart moves. I'm tough to deal with cause I know a players true value.
You currently sit thirteenth in your division and third last in the league, how do you plan to turn this team around?
We gotta start playing as a team and grind out a game or two here and there to get ourselves into a respectable spot in our conference. We definitely have some vets that need to step up and play to their potential but I believe our core is good.
With the trade deadline fast approaching what are your plans?
Well, it's my first day so immediatly nothing. I'm gonna sit down with my staff and evaluate the value to the team for every player and every asset and we'll go from there. We will be active at the deadline thats for sure though.
***Suddenly Tyler becomes distracted by a beautiful female wearing pretty short shirt and skirt, she then walks up to Tyler and whispers in his ear, she then leaves the scene***
She's part of my new staff... But sorry folks something has come to my attention and im now very short for time. Thanks for coming out.
***Gm Hetherington stands up and walks away***
Welcome back to the studio, there you have it, the Coyotes intoduce a new hard nosed GM and lets hope he can turn that franchise around...