News Article: Bruins Assistant GM Jim Benning under consideration for Sabres GM position

[bruinsfan46]

He owes Boston to trade something substantial for his nephew although the kid has developed nicely since being drafted from what I understand.

 

[Patrice37]

F u d g e

edit: congrats to Beets, even if I am upset

 

[Bruins40]

Please No.

Benning should be head GM for the b's, charelli dosen't know crap. Benning helps charelli dial the phone.

 

[Ivyy13]

Benning should be head GM for the b's, charelli dosen't know crap. Benning helps charelli dial the phone.

Good post.

 

[Ratty]

Is Benning responsible for Caron, Colborne, Hamill, Subban ? I Hope the sabres Pick him if it Is the case.

Somehow, one of these is not like the others.

 

[GoBs]

Is Benning responsible for Caron, Colborne, Hamill, Subban ? I Hope the sabres Pick him if it Is the case.

Don't Subban in that group, he will be okay down the road.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Benning should be head GM for the b's, charelli dosen't know crap. Benning helps charelli dial the phone.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Don't Subban in that group, he will be okay down the road.

Picking a goaltender in the 1st round is always a waste of a pick.

 

[Hali33]

Benning should be head GM for the b's, charelli dosen't know crap. Benning helps charelli dial the phone.

Well, you tried it.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Picking a goaltender in the 1st round is always a waste of a pick.

Because screw tuukka, right?

Do we get something like a draft pick if this happens?

 

[Ozamataz Buckshank]

Because screw tuukka, right?

Do we get something like a draft pick if this happens?

I don't know about the NHL, but you generally only get compensation if it's a lateral move in the NFL or MLB. this would be a promotion so I assume no.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I don't know about the NHL, but you generally only get compensation if it's a lateral move in the NFL or MLB. this would be a promotion so I assume no.

Good point.

Buffalo traded for carcillo and claimed konopka off waivers. A goon line of carcillo-konopka-scott?

 

[Gee Wally]

Good point.

Buffalo traded for carcillo and claimed konopka off waivers. A goon line of carcillo-konopka-scott?

Rangers traded for Carcillo.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Because screw tuukka, right?

Do we get something like a draft pick if this happens?

What did Tuukka cost the Bruins ? Andrew Raycroft.Barely more than what it cost them to acquire Tim Thomas. There are always tons of good goalies available for close to nothing.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Rangers traded for Carcillo.

Oops. NY is all the same in my mind....

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

What did Tuukka cost the Bruins ? Andrew Raycroft.Barely more than what it cost them to acquire Tim Thomas. There are always tons of good goalies available for close to nothing.

When was Tuukka drafted? We were lucky with Thomas and Tuukka.

 

[chizzler]

For those in the know, who takes his spot if he gets hired? Has he been good for this team?

 

[mtchbx]

Is Benning responsible for Caron, Colborne, Hamill, Subban ? I Hope the sabres Pick him if it Is the case.

Maybe a bit quick on the Subban, but the others should have caused someone to be worrying about the unemployment extension.

 

[Scotto74]

Picking a goaltender in the 1st round is always a waste of a pick.

always seems like a pretty strong word. Here is a list of some goalies drafted in the first round that I wouldn't say were wasted picks.

Grant Fuhr
Tom Barrasso
Olaf Kolzig
Martin Brodeur
Jean-Sebastien Giguere
Roberto Luongo
Cam Ward
Marc-Andre Fleury
Cory Schneider
Carey Price
Tuukka Rask

 

[Ratty]

Bingo! Couple of HOFers on that list. As far as Subban is concerned, the Bruins pick was at the bottom of the round. Even if Rask is the goaltender of the present and future, Subban is a trading chip. And the way he's been playing of late, a damn good one at that.

 

[mikelvl]

Wayne Smith was the scouting director who took the bullet for Hamill, Caron, Colborne etc., not Benning.

I think Benning was one of the main pro hockey talent evaluators, probably had a lot to do with the pro players who the B's have brought in via deals (Reilly Smith, Seidenberg, Campbell, Horton etc.)

 

[member 96824]

Honestly, the Sabres spot would be a blast to be in the new few years as a GM. They have like half of the league's firsts and seconds.

 

[mikelvl]

Bob Mckenzie said tonight that Tim Murray from Ottawa is the front runner now.

 

[PlayMakers]

For those in the know, who takes his spot if he gets hired? Has he been good for this team?

Don Sweeney (also an AGM) would probably just assume more duties.

 

[bb74]

Don Sweeney (also an AGM) would probably just assume more duties.

That would be my guess as well from 4000 miles away... probably not a bad choice if they backfill the scouting role with a top notch guy.

Met Sweeney back in the day when his 2nd uncle / cousin / etc (they are irish after all ;-) ) owned the Wharf down on Falmouth Heights. Nice guy and a full toolbox. Mr. Sweeney (not Don, the owner of the Wharf) was a legit good guy (if a bit of a hardass) as well. Guess it runs in the family!

Dumbass family sold the restaurant / bar out for Condos.... that place was the goose that laid the golden eggs but they wanted a full dozen in one shot. Stoooooopppiiiiiiddssss.....

Btw, was randomly looking at the 07 draft and man oh man, I hope the Habs gave their guy a big bonus for the haul they made that year. Would be nice to see some of that action on the B's!