from Ed Willes of the Vancouver Province,

During Saturday night's season finale, a long-time hockey man familiar with the Canucks' inner workings was asked about the rumours involving a shakeup of the Canucks' front office.

"You know one thing," he said. "After this season, it won't be the status quo."

The Canucks, both publicly and privately, insist there' nothing to the story that George McPhee will be moved into a position between president Trevor Linden and GM Jim Benning. The organization also says Willie Desjardins' job is secure.

That leaves ownership, and let's just say the Canucks' recent history suggests the possibility of a dramatic move isn't exactly remote. We know Linden favours the status quo. Anything else raises huge questions about the autonomy of this management team.

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