Vancouver, B.C. – Trevor Linden has held his first media conference since being officially named the new President of  the Canucks.

Considered the most popular player in the  history of the franchise,  Linden  joined  Canucks Sports and Entertainment Chair, Francesco Aquillini in the media room at Rogers Arena  this hour. 

(photo at right, courtesy Canucks Sports and Entertainment)

“Wow what a day” says Aquillini, “I am thrilled to announce Trevor Linden  is back where he belongs”

Linden started his remarks saying he wanted to “thank the Aquillini’s for believing in me.”

Linden left the team 6 years ago, but says it always remained a goal of his to work with the team again, although he never knew what capacity that might be. 

He says he believes he is ready for the challenge.  “I believe in this team and this organization.”

Linden says  this move was only anticipated “very recently, and here we are today.”

Aquillini says he has kept contact with Linden over the years, “And when I presented the opportunity to Trevor, well, here we are.”

The search for a General Manager has begun, Linden says it will first start from “within” and then external.

He says the timing of the announcement will give him  lots of time to assess the coaching  situation,  and he only met John Tortorella  for the first time this morning.  “Any coaching decision will be made  in due time after a thorough examination.”

Linden says he knows there will be lots of challenges, “but I love to learn and I believe I am  quick to learn.”