Benning vs Holland (if you could only pick 1 which would you rather have?)

[Breakers]

Which GM would you rather have moving forward.
These are the ONLY 2 choices for the sake of the Poll.

I haven't liked Hollands drafting lately, and some of his contracts
but the same could also be said for Benning.

So who would you rather have in charge?
(I think this should be a pretty close Poll)

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[racerjoe]

It's a no brainer, and I don't think Holland is STILL good. But he is absolutely superior.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Holland.

That's not me saying I want him to run this team. I just feel almost anybody would be better than Benning and Linden.

 

[Hodgy]

You would have to be an absolute idiot to pick Benning here. You can either pick the GM that has struggled recently but built several championship teams, or the GM that has only struggled. Like, why would you pick the latter?

Also, what is with these absolutely lop sided comparisons? First Benning vs. Gillis, now Benning vs. Holland? Why the f*** are we comparing Benning to a GM that will almost certainly be inducted into the hockey hall of fame and a GM that was once awarded GM of the year?

Can we just shut down this thread. Its stupid and I feel like we are dignifying this inquiry by merely allowing its existence...

 

[Jack Burton]

I'll take the lesser of the two evils...Holland.

 

[Hollywood Burrows]

Holland is definitely washed up and I will be very sad if they hire him. I will be more sad if they extend Benning. I would like to NOT be sad, for once, so I hope there's a third option.

 

[Melvin]

Holland.

That's not me saying I want him to run this team. I just feel almost anybody would be better than Benning and Linden.

Nobody would be better than Benning and Linden.

Literally. Fire them and don't bother to replace them with anyone. We would be better off.

 

[Breakers]

I voted Benning because Holland hasn't been able to find any high end talent in the draft except for Larkin Lately.

I can't even think who detroits top prospect is? Rasmussen I guess?

 

[ProstheticConscience]

It's not as if Holland has only been the Red Wings' gm since 2014 or something...

 

[stampedingviking]

Which GM would you rather have moving forward.
These are the ONLY 2 choices for the sake of the Poll.

I haven't liked Hollands drafting lately, and some of his contracts
but the same could also be said for Benning.

So who would you rather have in charge?
(I think this should be a pretty close Poll)

Benning because he's not as bad as Holland's become (or lots on here believe).

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Lombardi and Gilman plz

 

[Nuckles]

Would you rather have a pile of dog**** or a mystery box that probably has a pile of dog**** in it with a small chance that it's a plain white piece of bread?

 

[Wo Yorfat]

Someone else





Holland















Benning

 

[PG Canuck]

I would take a rock over Benning.

 

[y2kcanucks]

If it's between these two only, Ken Holland AINEC.

Now if we're talking about Mike Milbury, Jay Feaster, or Kevin Lowe vs. Benning it's probably a tougher decision. I would probably vote for folding the team in that case.

 

[canuckslover10]

As bad has benning has been holland has completely destroyed the wings with horrible contracts and seeing how owners want to win as soon as possible i wouldnt trust holland with free agency as much

 

[drax0s]

I think I'd rather just become a Krakens fan.

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

hell yeah i’d rather have henning back than bring in bolland.

 

[RebuildinVan]

Gives me a headache thinking these are the 2 options.

Benning has made more boneheaded moves in less time, Holland has Detroit in cap hell with his signings.... maybe cheer for the Vancouver Giants until another regime moves in

 

[Nucker101]

Easy.

Benning.

Holland would get a long leash of about 5 years here. If they keep Benning, he could be gone in another year or 2

 

[Foundational Player]

Holland. Not exactly the perfect solution but has the qualifications/experience over Benning an inept simpleton who is still learning on the job.

 

[Melvin]

Easy.

Benning.

Holland would get a long leash of about 5 years here. If they keep Benning, he could be gone in another year or 2

I am leaning towards this as well.

Bringing in Holland as GM sounds like embracing 5 more years of crap. Benning will be gone mid-2019 at the latest.

 

[elitepete]

Benning because tighter leash.

 

[LeftCoast]

Choice between a kick in the crotch or a poke in the eye. I probably favour Benning, but only because there is a chance that they bring in someone to assist him with the areas he is weak - contracts, salary cap and analytics, and bolster the pro-scouting department. With Holland, he would only come here as a super executive, in charge of everything.

 

[GetFocht]

Holland without a doubt.

Holland has gained a reputation as one of the most successful General Managers in the NHL. Under his leadership as GM the Red Wings have won the Central Division ten times, the regular-season Conference title five times, the Presidents' Trophy four times, and the Stanley Cup three times, and won more regular-season games (789) and postseason games (118) than any other NHL team