Yep... people are simply drama queening out today. It's about par for the course. Too many people have their tinfoil hats on, and thinks this is a conspiracy, or that the Canucks faked Kassian's injury and on and on it goes. Those of us that don't jump on the "Hate Benning" bandwagon are called morons or blind. I can't handle it anymore so I'm out, it's too difficult to listen to all this crap because all I wanted was a reasonable discussion about this deal, some reasonable analysis. But people are too "worked up" right now, and emotions are too high, so logic is not present at the moment. That's fine though, things will cool down and in a couple of days maybe people will be able to reasonably discuss this trade in a more logical manner. Until then I am going to take a break.
Confirmed with Link: [VAN/MTL] Zack Kassian + 5th round pick for Brandon Prust (Mod Warning post #890)
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Yep... people are simply drama queening out today. It's about par for the course. Too many people have their tinfoil hats on, and thinks this is a conspiracy, or that the Canucks faked Kassian's injury and on and on it goes. Those of us that don't jump on the "Hate Benning" bandwagon are called morons or blind. I can't handle it anymore so I'm out, it's too difficult to listen to all this crap because all I wanted was a reasonable discussion about this deal, some reasonable analysis. But people are too "worked up" right now, and emotions are too high, so logic is not present at the moment. That's fine though, things will cool down and in a couple of days maybe people will be able to reasonably discuss this trade in a more logical manner. Until then I am going to take a break.
Samzilla
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but hey, at least we have our own farm team in Utica so we can give them prime development ice time down ther--we sent them home during the playoffs?!?!
Okay buddy. See above post. Take it easy, I'm out. Maybe you should get some rest too.
Barney Gumble
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No, I want to hear why a doctor compromising his medical license by misdiagnosing to increase trade value of a player is a more logical scenario than "Coach hates him. GM wants to trade him. Don't want him injured, dont want to publicly admit we're benching him, lets just put him on IR"
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I do understand why we all dislike the trade, what drives me insane is that particular poster stating he knows what was going on based on his conspiracy theory.
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http://www.tvasports.ca/2015/07/01/kassian-est-un-joueur-a-risque---burrows
Use Google to translate if you don't understand French.
thepuckmonster
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You do realize that misdiagnoses happen regardless of the implication of trades right? Do you not recall the Hodgson scenario?
So what's the over/under on the terrible Prust extension Benning will surely sign? I'll say 3 years, 2.75
Canucks LB
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Irfaan Gaffar @sportsnetirf now
Benning says Kassian was too inconsistent on the ice and didn't want to get off-ice issues but said there's a "fine line of being a pro."
Benning says Kassian was too inconsistent on the ice and didn't want to get off-ice issues but said there's a "fine line of being a pro."
She's quoting a French interview. She's not "some random chick" either. She always attends post/pre game scrums and press conferences and posts quotes on her twitter account. Very legit, very accurate.
DoubleTrouble
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I've never said Kassian wasn't having back issues. I didn't say that when he was initially put on IR (I dont even think I was on the website then). I said he was kept off because they didnt want him playing and were going to trade him anyways. That he very well could have come back sooner.
If it was Henrik Sedin with the exact same medical condition, whatever it may be, you better believe he would have been back for the playoffs. That's all I'm saying. That's what I said months ago during the playoffs, and that's what I'm saying now.
I never said it was a complete fabrication. You all can think what you want, I'm right.
Sorry, until you have it translated professionally be a certified translator, and then have it notarized by a lawyer in Canada, it cannot possibly be considered as authentic. You must also get a notarized document from Burrows stating that he did indeed do the interview. After all, it could be someone disguising themselves as Alex Burrows!!!
Sorry I couldn't resist. Thanks for posting the source.
Why must our management always kick players on the way out?
I don't want to get into his off ice behavior but I'll mention it. Not gonna elaborate though but it's something. Can't say what but it's not nothing. It's something.
I don't want to get into his off ice behavior but I'll mention it. Not gonna elaborate though but it's something. Can't say what but it's not nothing. It's something.
drax0s
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Eh. I think Matthews is pretty legit. I think I'd even take him over Eichel.
Scouting report on Prust: Heart and soul guy who will give it all and cares about the teams he plays on, sticks up for teammates. Has lost a step in the last year or so, could just be a one off year, could be a possible decline. I didn't check how many times he fought this year but I believe it was less than usual.
I hope it works out for you guys, sorry to hear how upset you all are. I wouldn't be happy either. From what I understand Kassian isn't much to write home about either though, often inconsistent 24yr old who never really put it all together. Could be a trade both teams end up losing in a few years.
The 5th round pick is the most puzzling part, don't understand the logic there, but MB seems to find ways to get even more competent GM's to throw in picks in trades where it seemingly makes zero sense.
I hope for VAN's sake Prust performs, when he's on his game he can definitely be a fan favorite.
I hope it works out for you guys, sorry to hear how upset you all are. I wouldn't be happy either. From what I understand Kassian isn't much to write home about either though, often inconsistent 24yr old who never really put it all together. Could be a trade both teams end up losing in a few years.
The 5th round pick is the most puzzling part, don't understand the logic there, but MB seems to find ways to get even more competent GM's to throw in picks in trades where it seemingly makes zero sense.
I hope for VAN's sake Prust performs, when he's on his game he can definitely be a fan favorite.
It's never too late. Matthews could be a stud and there are several other high end guys in '16 as well. Tear it down Jim, tear it all down.
thepuckmonster
Professional Winner.
Guys, I know its hard because these topics are somewhat intertwined but please keep the Benning discussion to the appropriate threads. We don't need every topic turning into the same mega discussion. Discuss the trade here, not about how able or inept Benning is. Thanks.
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I think the fan favourite thing went out the window when he found himself traded for Kassian. Fans here aren't going to forgive him for that.
VanillaCoke
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KASSIAN is great when he gets playing time.
Our coaches are stupid and want him to be a grinder, he's much better than that.
not to mention that Brandon Prust is a marked man going forward with NHL referees according to Kerry Fraser. Like the Canucks need more of that!
The Canadiens were smart to dump Prust and get a young player with hands and size in Kassian. Jim Benning made another stupid decision.
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