Actually, the link is there it just doesn't appear with an underline: http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012..._paul_mariner/
2 of 9 points isn't 100% better
You are right though, we will continue to look at the stats all through the year... including CCL.
For me, there are 3 results/outcomes:
1. RESULT: Mariner does as poorly or worse. OUTCOME: Anselmi steps aside on the TFC portion of his MLSE responsibilities. New President is hired and that person has the freedom to make a decision on Mariner
2. RESULT: Mariner shows a slight improvement OUTCOME: 6 seasons, no playoffs. Not good enough. Anselmi steps aside on the TFC portion of his MLSE responsibilities. New President is hired and that person has the freedom to make a decision on Mariner.
3. RESULT: Mariner makes the playoffs in a Miracle run OUTCOME: Anselmi got lucky. Anselmi steps aside on the TFC portion of his MLSE responsibilities. New President is hired and Mariner would likely keep his job, having won the trust and support of the fan base