(Elliott) - Jim Benning Firing: It Sounds like its coming

[Canucks LB]

Elliott Said this moments ago. Per Vancouver Media

Also in the last few days he has basically mentioned that his time seems to be nearing to an end, and that the shortened Covid season is basically the only reason nothing has happened yet.

Should be an interesting thread to chitchat about.

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[PavelBure10]

I don't like seeing anybody losing their job, but it's time for Benning to go.

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

Maybe wait a couple of weeks more before you fire the builder of your promising young team. So far it's just a big slump, they'll improve..

 

[Mickey Marner]

I wonder who their replacement will be.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

I wonder who their replacement will be.

Pierre Dorion might be looking.

 

[Critical13]

It feels too early, but that might just be me forgetting how short this damned season is. It was a really bad offseason for him.

 

[DropTheGloves]

I wonder who their replacement will be.

 

[BM14]

I commend the job Benning has done. Sad to see him go.

 

[Canucks LB]

Like many people said, never a fan of people losing their jobs, but it’s obvious a change needs to happen, they are six points back, and most teams have like 4 to 5 games in hand, On a six game losing streak in a extremely important season.

Had a disaster free agency period This year, its time for a change

 

[JTmillerForA1stLOL]

90% abysmal moves, 10% great moves.

Time to go.

 

[Web In Front]

Maybe wait a couple of weeks more before you fire the builder of your promising young team. So far it's just a big slump, they'll improve..

Judd Brackett is already in Minnesota.

 

[RogerR]

Eh, I think Vancouver still has a good future. I hope they keep Green

 

[Toronto makebeleifs]

The worst thing that happened to them was the run they had in the bubble last year. They went deep on the back of vezina calibre goaltending and unsustainable shooting percentages. Couple that with the inability to bring back said goalie and losing 2 top 6 defenceman and a top 6 forward while not having prospects ready to fill the roles... this could have been seen from a long distance. I'll give benning credit in his ability to draft and develop. it's the other aspects of talent acquisition, retention, and pro player talent recognition that he isn't very good at. Loui, Myers, Sutter don't bring much for a cap hit of 15 million +/-. The coaching and ability to put in the right systems to maximize the abilities of the players you DO have is also his responsibility. No offence to the nucks' fans, consistent wandering and blown assignments in the defensive zone shows zero indication of a cohesive system. Benning has had years to right the ship, I have defended some of his moves in the past, but it's time for the team to get a new voice and new ideas to create success, he has failed.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Benning did a good job rebuilding the team after the cupboards were naked.

Canuck owner wants to win now and my guess whomever replaces Benning will trade young kids for old vets

 

[JarvisFunk]

It's pretty clear that Benning did a poor job, but the owner Aquilini seems to believe that they should be in the playoffs almost every year, and is completely against full and proper rebuilds. Vancouver has spent stupid money on mediocre vets to try and force a team that isn't ready into contention. The next guy is going to have to sign the same unnecessary contracts to keep the boss happy.

It all starts at the top, and when the owner won't allow proper time for a rebuild, I don't see how the next guy fixes things.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Hopefully the next guy is Dale Tallon.

 

[jetsforever]

One of the most controversial GMs for years

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I wonder what Green's future is.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

One of the most controversial GMs for years

Is he? I get the sense most in Vancouver HATE him

 

[RogerR]

Benning did a good job rebuilding the team after the cupboards were naked.

Canuck owner wants to win now and my guess whomever replaces Benning will trade young kids for old vets

They don't have cap to do that at all

 

[lawrence]

On our forum i proposed that ownership can keep benning around maybe downgrade his title to amateur scout until the end of this season to at least honour this years contract. As a individual he’s not a bad person or Arrogant just not a fit as a general manager. But it’s time for a change.

 

[Flukeshot]

I had high hopes for Vancouver this season. What are Canucks fans thoughts on being the last straw? Losing Markstrom and Tanev?

 

[Spirit of 67]

Should the Leafs upgrade on Dubas if Benning is available?

 

[Nucker101]

Maybe wait a couple of weeks more before you fire the builder of your promising young team. So far it's just a big slump, they'll improve..

Nice try, Oilers fan

 

[Regal]