Speculation: THEORY: Benning has already been fired.

[infinitemile]

I just thought of this. When's the last time you heard Benning speak to the media? Before the WJC for sure. Botch has said that he is "dealing with family issues", but noone has spoken on that, and Linden has come out multiple times to speak to the media in Benning's place.

From the last provies: "Benning has left the team and wasn't at the World Juniors." Why hasn't Linden spoken on that? If it's a family issue he could just say "Jim is dealing with a personal issue right now and won't be around for the foreseeable future" or something like that? In such a hotbed time for Jim's contract, this is unusual behavior.

Also: "I've seen the current mood in Rogers Arena described anywhere from "restless" to "apoplectic"".

With the complete lack of reassurance from Linden to the media about Jim's contract, it's really more about what he didn't say than what he said. Could Jim already be out the door?

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[thepuckmonster]

10/10 for creativity

 

[BROCK HUGHES]

I just thought of this. When's the last time you heard Benning speak to the media? Before the WJC for sure. Botch has said that he is "dealing with family issues", but noone has spoken on that, and Linden has come out multiple times to speak to the media in Benning's place.

From the last provies: "Benning has left the team and wasn't at the World Juniors." Why hasn't Linden spoken on that? If it's a family issue he could just say "Jim is dealing with a personal issue right now and won't be around for the foreseeable future" or something like that? In such a hotbed time for Jim's contract, this is unusual behavior.

Also: "I've seen the current mood in Rogers Arena described anywhere from "restless" to "apoplectic"".

With the complete lack of reassurance from Linden to the media about Jim's contract, it's really more about what he didn't say than what he said. Could Jim already be out the door?

Think he was out getting burgers for the boys,,,,it would be nice if this was the case,,but he forgot to take his buddy Wiesbr with him....yeah i noticed his absence last night at the game..

 

[Huggy43]

No one really needs to speak on a "family issue" in detail. That is none of our business.

 

[tiny103]

If that was true, I'd think there be leaks. Media have been pretty respectful in keeping their distance it seems (which for the most part indicates they are not just blowing smoke ).

 

[RandV]

The Provies: The Boeser situation, the Guddy situation and the Benning situation

Benning has left the team and wasn’t at the World Juniors, coping with a family situation back home.

It's at the bottom of the page, in the big section on drafting.

 

[infinitemile]

No one really needs to speak on a "family issue" in detail. That is none of our business.

don't need detail. could just say "there's a personal issue going on." full stop.

 

[Peter10]

Dont want to speculate too much but Bennings dad Elmer got treated for cancer (prostate and bones) when Jim got hired in Vancouver. I would say there is a chance the "family issues" are related to this and I think people should respect his privacy in that case.

As much as i dislike Jim but I dont think the Canucks would do something like this and claim family matters as a cover up for him being fired already.

 

[Melvin]

don't need detail. could just say "there's a personal issue going on." full stop.

Why though. We are not owed an explanation just because he's not at a couple games. There is zero reason for the Canucks to do this.

Having said that, I do think it is possible that the Canucks have more or less already made the decision not to renew his contract, and have neutered Benning of most of his power. I could definitely see something like this taking place, where they are leaving him in the position to not create a "distraction" but he can't really do much without approval.

 

[infinitemile]

Why though. We are not owed an explanation just because he's not at a couple games. There is zero reason for the Canucks to do this.

Having said that, I do think it is possible that the Canucks have more or less already made the decision not to renew his contract, and have neutered Benning of most of his power. I could definitely see something like this taking place, where they are leaving him in the position to not create a "distraction" but he can't really do much without approval.

It's been like 3 weeks. I don't want to know his personal life but I'd like clarification on if the reason he's gone is because of personal issues or organisational issues.

I agree with your second point it's very possible.

 

[Jack Burton]

Dont want to speculate too much but Bennings dad Elmer got treated for cancer (prostate and bones) when Jim got hired in Vancouver. I would say there is a chance the "family issues" are related to this and I think people should respect his privacy in that case.

As much as i dislike Jim but I dont think the Canucks would do something like this and claim family matters as a cover up for him being fired already.

This was exactly what I was thinking as well as it most likely has something to do with Jims father.

I really dont want to speculate nor participate in starting rumors of "where's Jim"

I will take this at face value and believe the organization that he is indeed dealing with family issues and respect that.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

It's been reported he is currently dealing with a private issue. Other management talk can go in the designated thread. Closing this one.