Blog Reports Holland Has Informed the Ilitches He's Stepping Down

[WingedWheel1987]

Benning getting an extension is embarrassing.

 

[jkutswings]

Likely foreshadowing what happens here in Detroit.

I don't know whether there's enough time between now and the end of Holland's current contract, that I could see enough satisfactory results (deadline moves, draft, off season approach) where I'd consider an extension anything other than the last straw. There's an honest chance that I'd pick a new team to cheer for, full time.

The direction is turning - slowly - towards where it needs to go, but I just don't believe this regime has the chops to get it done.

 

[Ezekial]

Benning getting an extension is embarrassing.

I see both sides of the argument, ever since changing directions he's actually made some good managerial decisions and they have some good prospects. If I was a nucks fan I wouldn't be happy, personally.

 

[WingedWheel1987]

I see both sides of the argument, ever since changing directions he's actually made some good managerial decisions and they have some good prospects. If I was a nucks fan I wouldn't be happy, personally.

Ehh he is basically Kenny Holland.

 

[Ezekial]

Ehh he is basically Kenny Holland.

Jim Benning wishes he was basically Ken Holland.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Ehh he is basically Kenny Holland.

I mean, yeah. If you convert the number of city riots and Stanley Cups they basically come out even.

 

[WingedWheel1987]

I mean, yeah. If you convert the number of city riots and Stanley Cups they basically come out even.

Not overall resume. Just based on the past 6-7 years/team building approach.

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

Is their much of a difference in their bodies if week during the time both men were managers of their respective teams, specific to the moves and decisions made during that time only?...

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Not overall resume. Just based on the past 6-7 years/team building approach.

Honestly I don't care, I am just making jokes.

 

[Ezekial]

Not overall resume. Just based on the past 6-7 years/team building approach.

After the whole Loui Erikson thing Jim Benning has changed the direction of the team and is rebuilding it nicely. He made good moves to get Dahlen for Burrows and Goldobin+4th for Hansen (hell that one could've been a 31 pick if the sharks won the cup). So he's more like current Ken Holland but with a realistic view of his hockey club and direction... and much better stocked coffers.