THE All Encompassing Jim Benning Thread

[Frank Garrett]

Sometimes it's better just not to say anything. Sometimes.

Benning does kind of sound like some hoser Canadian.





But yeah. If you don't have anything nice to say...
lol

 

[Iridescent*]

Guys hockey, all about hockey... Gillis may have sounded like a Rhodes Scholar in comparison but I'll take Benning's measured, small town drawl and hockey mind over Gillis' arrogance any day.

Also, I hope other GM's think the same way you do... it'll serve us well down the road.

I hope so, it certainly didn't serve us well today.

 

[Alan Jackson]

Pretty happy with Benning's first big test. If Gillis was still in charge, Kesler would have stayed a Canuck, would have been a miserable distraction all year, and then would have been traded at the 2015 draft for the rights to Corey Schneider, who would have signed elsewhere on July 1st.

So far, I think the new regime is a breath of fresh air. We'll see how it goes.

 

[me2]

Get outta here with your well thought out posts! We're angry because Bob Murray didn't give us top dollar! Grrrrrrrrr.

Murray didn't give up anything of value. #10, Theodore, etc he kept the lot. Ducks fans must be so happy, great GM and they just got stronger on the ice and in prospects!

 

[John Bender*]

Alright there, Nancy.

EDIT: He's not much of a talker. So ****ing what?

Too bad we could not have hired Casey Kasum........if only he had not passed away. He was so well spoken.

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

Too bad we could not have hired Casey Kasum........if only he had not passed away. He was so well spoken.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Alright there, Nancy.

EDIT: He's not much of a talker. So ****ing what?

He's not much of a trader either.

(So far)

 

[VanillaCoke]

Seriously for making 3 trades today I would've liked to say he won even just ONE of them...

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

He's not much of a trader either.

(So far)

The moves he made today were fine.

 

[iFan]

Seriously for making 3 trades today I would've liked to say he won even just ONE of them...

Problem is vets don't go for much anymore, Benning done good, he's cleaning house which is needed, if Bonino has a season like last then I think we win this, McCann is a solid prospect. Fans will need to give some slack here as the changes of fan favs are being done. We need a new culture here.

 

[Jimson Hogarth*]

The moves he made today were fine.

They were barely passable I guess. Would have been a better day to come out with the 10th instead of 24+Spisa

 

[Rey]

Problem is vets don't go for much anymore, Benning done good, he's cleaning house which is needed, if Bonino has a season like last then I think we win this, McCann is a solid prospect. Fans will need to give some slack here as the changes of fan favs are being done. We need a new culture here.

Still very early, but if Benning can find that shut down center, that Kesler was in Vancouver, I think Vancouver fans can learn to forgive. If, he managed to do that, and add a Paul Statsny, skill type of 2nd line center, or get a top notch puck moving defense man. Then, the whole fan base will jump back on the wagon.

 

[Canuckz]

After today and all the post draft interviews I now think Benning is a complete idiot. Not ONE thing he's done has has left me thinking good things.

And I don't see this team in even the conference finals for the forseeable future.

Yes a 30 year career in professional sports as a player and management requires a gump like brain.....give it a rest.

 

[me2]

The moves he made today were fine.

Out: Kesler, Garrison, 3rd, 7th (Santo )
In: 0 quality pieces

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

Out: Kesler, Garrison, 3rd, 7th (Santo )
In: 0 quality pieces

Considering his hands were pretty much tied as far as the Kesler situation goes, he got a very solid return. Bonino is going to be really good for us, and Sbisa still has the potential to be a good second-pairing/great third-pairing guy. The third in that deal got us Dorsett, who is at the very least an upgrade on Tostitos. In a weaker draft, giving up that third isn't a huge loss. Not to mention the 24th, with which we got a nice prospect.

The Garry deal was obviously just to get rid of some salary. And considering he also had a NMC and wasn't spectacular for most of last season, a 2nd is fair value. If Benning got Malkin for Kesler people would still find something to ***** about.

 

[Angry Little Elf]

Considering his hands were pretty much tied as far as the Kesler situation goes, he got a very solid return. Bonino is going to be really good for us, and Sbisa still has the potential to be a good second-pairing/great third-pairing guy. The third in that deal got us Dorsett, who is at the very least an upgrade on Tostitos. In a weaker draft, giving up that third isn't a huge loss. Not to mention the 24th, with which we got a nice prospect.

The Garry deal was obviously just to get rid of some salary. And considering he also had a NMC and wasn't spectacular for most of last season, a 2nd is fair value. If Benning got Malkin for Kesler people would still find something to ***** about.

Malkin isn't Crosby!

 

[Wilch]

Out: Kesler, Garrison, 3rd, 7th (Santo )
In: 0 quality pieces

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[Barney Gumble]

No kidding. I want a guy with 30+ years of scouting and hockey experience

Ron Delorme says hello.

 

[Mofletz]

No kidding. I want a guy with 30+ years of scouting and hockey experience

I like how he remember the goal McCann scored in the "prospect" game top shelf.

 

[Scouter]

Murray didn't give up anything of value. #10, Theodore, etc he kept the lot. Ducks fans must be so happy, great GM and they just got stronger on the ice and in prospects!

Can't say that for sure, McCann and our 3rd could turn out well, Bonino too.

 

[Barney Gumble]

Can't say that for sure, McCann and our 3rd could turn out well, Bonino too.

Both teams could end up "winning" in this deal.

 

[Canuckz]

Considering his hands were pretty much tied as far as the Kesler situation goes, he got a very solid return. Bonino is going to be really good for us, and Sbisa still has the potential to be a good second-pairing/great third-pairing guy. The third in that deal got us Dorsett, who is at the very least an upgrade on Tostitos. In a weaker draft, giving up that third isn't a huge loss. Not to mention the 24th, with which we got a nice prospect.

The Garry deal was obviously just to get rid of some salary. And considering he also had a NMC and wasn't spectacular for most of last season, a 2nd is fair value. If Benning got Malkin for Kesler people would still find something to ***** about.

Yup, and this article sums up what you're saying here - http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/kesler-wore-out-his-welcome-with-canucks/

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Going the way of the Islanders. Seriously, Reinhart being linked so strongly when we had a chance at #1, and our next best plan is Virtanen? Damn, this how ownership move written all over it. Just saying.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Problem is vets don't go for much anymore, Benning done good, he's cleaning house which is needed, if Bonino has a season like last then I think we win this, McCann is a solid prospect. Fans will need to give some slack here as the changes of fan favs are being done. We need a new culture here.

If you think that's a good return for the best C available and best trade chip the Canucks have had in years then Im glad you have low expectations. It wasn't enough, The 10th or atleast a good prospect should've been included.
They have up very little of value to make their team a lot better.

Legit 1/2 C on a great contract & legit top 4 40 point D on a great contract for zero top picks, zero top prospects a kind of half a good roster player, and a throw away defenseman Anaheim didn't even want.

Oh and dorsett who I cannot believe couldn't be been had for a 4th/5th.

 

[Scouter]

If you think that's a good return for the best C available and best trade chip the Canucks have had in years then Im glad you have low expectations. It wasn't enough, The 10th or atleast a good prospect should've been included.
They have up very little of value to make their team a lot better.

Legit 1/2 C on a great contract & legit top 4 40 point D on a great contract for zero top picks, zero top prospects a kind of half a good roster player, and a throw away defenseman Anaheim didn't even want.

Oh and dorsett who I cannot believe couldn't be been had for a 4th/5th.

It was the best possible return though, considering Benning's hands were tied being able to trade with just 2 teams, not many options there to get the deal you want.