Advantage 2,891 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 This is a very difficult decision for many General Managers who have been going on for quite some time. Mike recently wrote in his mag article about how you have to step down when the time is right, and to be honest, I have felt that the time could be right recently. This is my twelfth season as a General Manager and with multiple cups, many playoff appearances and some fantastic teammates, I have pretty much accomplished what I wanted to. The only thing left is to pass Jason Glasser for the longest GM reign in VHL history. The idea is admittedly pretty cool to be the longest reigning GM, but I also don't want to stay on just for that reason. I have my GM successor hand picked and interested (hint, he is British) and I wouldn't mind taking a step back in this league. However, as sterling once said (I am paraphrasing), 'stop considering quitting and go get that record.' It does make me wonder, why get so close only to not do it? One has to weigh that against the ability to be around. So what shall I do? Stay on or step down? Longest GM Tenures in VHL History Jason Glasser (16 Seasons) Lucas Tannahill (13 Seasons) Christopher Miller (12 Seasons) Mike Szatkowski (12 Seasons) David Knight (10 Seasons) Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 10,937 Posted July 25, 2015 Admin Share Posted July 25, 2015 Also no GM has ever won three cups in one tenure (Mike has over two). Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoop 3,426 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Also no GM has ever won three cups in one tenure (Mike has over two). How many GMs have lost four? Corco, Munk and STZ 3 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 10,937 Posted July 25, 2015 Admin Share Posted July 25, 2015 New York, where dreams are made of Munk 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling 1,997 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Stay on already. Tom still needs a contract offer at season's end Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesler 1,514 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 step down Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted July 25, 2015 Senior Admin Share Posted July 25, 2015 washed up Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond_ace 3,112 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Eh keep it on for a bit. Tie me for the record so we both have it Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 4,741 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 But were all those years for the right reason? I think they were so you have the record in my mind. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling 1,997 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Yeah that's not a very good record to hang your hat on if you were mediocre at best Kendrick 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyinAmerica 2,889 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Four seasons is kind of a long time tbh. What, 10 months or so? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 10,937 Posted July 25, 2015 Admin Share Posted July 25, 2015 Yeah let's be real here, if you stop now you'll forever be considered inferior to Pensfan. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins 3,618 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 If you are asking the question, step down. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan036 4,598 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Does it bring you fun? If yes, stay, if no, leave Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 5,119 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Stay on Draft me. Step down, hire me. Then we can all see when I destroy NYA within two seasons what a fantastic GM you were. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/22379-to-stay-on-or-step-down/#findComment-248738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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