League stocked in GM's once more 
 
 

After a mini-shuffle and one new face, the WCHL is moving forward with a full slate of General Managers one again.

"It's always good to have all the teams filled," said WCHL Commissioner Trent Allen. "It makes things more enjoyable for everyone and opens up trade talks and communication lines that otherwise wouldn't be there.

The Chicago Blackhawks filled their temporary shortage at GM Thursday night, announcing the hiring of Nick Barretta as the clubs first new lead hand in several years. Former GM Will Englesby left the club and relocated to Detroit last week to take over as General Manager with the Red Wings.

"I'm excited to be here and I think I can make this team epically awesome," said Barretta in Japanese for some reason. "Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto."
 

Fans celebrate the hiring of Nick Barretta as new Red Wings GM by breaking out in an impromptu mass robot dance
 
Barretta is already rumoured to have placed the Hawks best player, Lubomir Visnovsky, on the trading block. Clearly unafraid to make changes, the new GM is eager to make changes to a Chicago franchise which only two seasons ago were one win away from a WCHL Cup.

In Detroit meanwhile, Englesby hasn't made any definitive plans yet, preferring to stay the course with his roster.
 
"What??? Speak into my good ear dang it," was all Englesby would say when repeatedly asked what his plans were with the Wings, before going into a tirade, yelling about "young whippersnappers being on his lawn." Eventually Englesby nodded off into a slumped over sleep, allowing his false teeth to dangle precariously from his mouth before landing on the floor where his 28-year-old dog, named Skelly after the 1950's TV icon Red Skelton, picked them up.

Yes, another memorable Will Englesby moment for sure.


Will Englesby and Flyers GM Doug VanStrepen seen discussing a possible trade at last years GM meetings.