Management Thread

[Bleach Clean]

Do we know any of that is actually taking place though? Why would he be marginalized if he's the scouting force we all think is he. Look at his recent track record, it doesn't make any sense.

There are multiple sourced rumours regarding this marginalization taking place. We will never truly know, but that’s as legitimate as it gets without direct intel. And now the rumour of him leaving to corroborate it...

As to it not making sense: Exactly. This marginalization does not itself make sense. The departure makes sense because it’s akin to wrongful dismissal, but the impetus to subvert Brackett’s veto further does not make sense. That part is wonky and only BennBrod could explain it.

For some reason, Benning has found Brackett’s performance at the draft table wanting. This with a shortage of picks and a thinly rebuilt core in 5 years. Maybe he thinks he can do better? It’s puzzling that the one area Benning eludes criticism for is the one area he alters. Benning gonna Benning, I suppose.

I actually think this is a good thing. I was expecting it to happen. Let’s see how the super scout does? This only furthers the criticism heaped upon his name.

 

[timw33]

Tyler Madden signed with the Kings.

 

[Bleach Clean]

If i'm the owner of the Canucks, with their drafting history, I'm holding on to anyone who has improved it. A GM's shelf life is finite. Jim Benning won't be here forever. You want to step in and keep a sharp scout like Brackett so that the improved scouting will continue even with a GM change.

If you’re Brackett, can you accurately predict if/when Benning will be fired? It would be extremely difficult given recent history. This is a GM that should have been fired many times over due to incompetence, yet he remains? Not only that, but he remained beyond the president who previously carried ultimate power in hockey ops??

Clearly, there exists a pact of mutual benefit between GM and Owner right now. One that is not easily dismissed or contained to a resume of merit. If it had been, then I could see Brackett staying on. As is, better to get out fast.

 

[canuckking1]

Tyler Madden signed with the Kings.

Goes to show how highly LA views if him if they think he's pro-ready. Gonna suck watching him do well there.

 

[F A N]

Goes to show how highly LA views if him if they think he's pro-ready. Gonna suck watching him do well there.

Well he has had two great years in college. The question is whether he's better off playing another year in college given his slight build.

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

There are multiple sourced rumours regarding this marginalization taking place. We will never truly know, but that’s as legitimate as it gets without direct intel. And now the rumour of him leaving to corroborate it...

As to it not making sense: Exactly. This marginalization does not itself make sense. The departures makes sense because it’s akin to being a wrongful dismissal, but the impetus to subvert Brackett’s veto further does not make sense. That part is wonky and only BennBrod could explain.

For some reason, Benning has found Brackett’s performance at the draft table wanting. This with a shortage of picks and a thinly rebuilt core in 5 years. Maybe he thinks he can do better? It’s puzzling that the one area Benning eludes criticism for is the one area he alters. Benning gonna Benning.

I actually think this is a good thing. I was expecting it to happen. Let’s see what the super scout does? This only furthers the criticism heaped upon his name.

Actually despite everything that's going on around us I did happen to catch the recent newspaper story that mentioned Brackett had rejected a contract offer. Hopefully it's nothing more than good ol' contract negotiation hardball and they settle it in the end. Otherwise I guess it's thanks for all you've done Judd, it's been a hell of a ride.

My only hope is that Mr Aquilini doesn't take over Judd's responsibilities the way he has done Trev's. The man is a force, no doubt. But even geniuses like Mr Aquilini have their limitations.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Actually despite everything that's going on around us I did happen to catch the recent newspaper story that mentioned Brackett had rejected a contract offer. Hopefully it's nothing more than good ol' contract negotiation hardball and they settle it in the end. Otherwise I guess it's thanks for all you've done Judd, it's been a hell of a ride.

My only hope is that Mr Aquilini doesn't take over Judd's responsibilities the way he has done Trev's. The man is a force, no doubt. But even geniuses like Mr Aquilini have their limitations.

This reads like some terrible fan fic.

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

This reads like some terrible fan fic.

Team owner/director. President of hockey operations, heads up the crack team of technical specialists in the highly secretive cap compliance lab deep within the bowels of Rogers Arena, and now possibly director of scouting too? I don't know what else we can call this man but polymath. Renaissance Man. A Man For All Seasons.

I am truly awed by his apparently limitless abilities.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Team owner/director. President of hockey operations, heads up the crack team of technical specialists in the highly secretive cap compliance lab deep within the bowels of Rogers Arena, and now possibly director of scouting too? I don't know what else we can call this man but polymath. Renaissance Man. A Man For All Seasons.

I am truly awed by his apparently limitless abilities.

Ah, you're being facetious. Idiot that inherited a bunch of money just ran a successful hockey franchise into the ground.

 

[Green Blank Stare]

Fire Green.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Fire Green.

Green isn't the source of the problem. Replacing Green would only result in a negligble improvement (or even a decline if the wrong coach is brought in).

 

[Fatass]

Actually despite everything that's going on around us I did happen to catch the recent newspaper story that mentioned Brackett had rejected a contract offer. Hopefully it's nothing more than good ol' contract negotiation hardball and they settle it in the end. Otherwise I guess it's thanks for all you've done Judd, it's been a hell of a ride.

My only hope is that Mr Aquilini doesn't take over Judd's responsibilities the way he has done Trev's. The man is a force, no doubt. But even geniuses like Mr Aquilini have their limitations.

Isn’t the proper plural called “genii”?

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

Isn’t the proper plural called “genii”?

Or djinn for us Occidentals.

A magic man however you slice it.

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

Green isn't the source of the problem. Replacing Green would only result in a negligble improvement (or even a decline if the wrong coach is brought in).

I really hope Mr Aquilini isn't planning to take over the coaching duties as well. Polymath though he may be, even a man with Mr Aquilini's diverse gifts needs some rest.

 

[member 290103]

Green isn't the source of the problem. Replacing Green would only result in a negligble improvement (or even a decline if the wrong coach is brought in).

Fire Benning and every person Benning personally brought in as management.

 

[Hit the post]

Or djinn for us Occidentals.

A magic man however you slice it.

Random video:


I could be wrong but I thought the producers thought about getting Barbara Eden for the genie role in that episode

 

[F A N]

Fire Benning and every person Benning personally brought in as management.

Poor Chris Gear.

 

[Javaman]

I really hope Mr Aquilini isn't planning to take over the coaching duties as well. Polymath though he may be, even a man with Mr Aquilini's diverse gifts needs some rest.

ugh. delete.

 

[F A N]

Jake, Mcann, and OJ were clearly JB wants.

Benning being on board with those picks doesn't mean that Canucks scouts didn't have those players as BPAs I would say Virtanen and McCann fits into the type of players the Canucks were looking for under Crawford. Did you hear Gilman talk about Virtanen?

As for Juolevi, I personally think that as a draft-eligible prospect Juolevi fits Brackett's MO. High hockey IQ, skates well, moves the puck, plays with a ton of poise. Juolevi is the type of D prospect Brackett seemingly likes.

 

[elitepete]

Benning being on board with those picks doesn't mean that Canucks scouts didn't have those players as BPAs I would say Virtanen and McCann fits into the type of players the Canucks were looking for under Crawford. Did you hear Gilman talk about Virtanen?

As for Juolevi, I personally think that as a draft-eligible prospect Juolevi fits Brackett's MO. High hockey IQ, skates well, moves the puck, plays with a ton of poise. Juolevi is the type of D prospect Brackett seemingly likes.

Juolevi was 100% Benning reaching for a dman. This I’m sure of.

 

[rypper]

Juolevi was 100% Benning reaching for a dman. This I’m sure of.

I remember Jim Benning falling all over himself gushing about Juolevi in interviews as early as Dec/Jan of that season.

 

[member 290103]

Poor Chris Gear.

Did Benning originally hire Chris Gear? I don’t know much about him. I was mostly referring to himself and Weisbrod.

 

[member 290103]

Benning being on board with those picks doesn't mean that Canucks scouts didn't have those players as BPAs I would say Virtanen and McCann fits into the type of players the Canucks were looking for under Crawford. Did you hear Gilman talk about Virtanen?

As for Juolevi, I personally think that as a draft-eligible prospect Juolevi fits Brackett's MO. High hockey IQ, skates well, moves the puck, plays with a ton of poise. Juolevi is the type of D prospect Brackett seemingly likes.

Juolevi is on Benning. He watched him play a game at the WJC and overruled his scouts to make him their pick. It’s quite likely the worst pick in franchise history (certainly tied for it if anything). That’s quite the feat for a “master talent evaluator” like Jim.

 

[F A N]

Did Benning originally hire Chris Gear? I don’t know much about him. I was mostly referring to himself and Weisbrod.

Well you said "Fire... every person Benning personally brought in as management." Chris Gear was brought in by Benning into the management team. Previously he was not part of the management team.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Did Benning originally hire Chris Gear? I don’t know much about him. I was mostly referring to himself and Weisbrod.

I believe he was head legal counsel during the Gillis era. Not sure how long he's been with the franchise, though.