Gstank29 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I know if maybe be premature but at least to me, this day will forever be known as the day Benning made his first real mark as the GM of the Vancouver Canucks, long live Benning! 1) First off, trading that cancer of a teammate who really only had two teams on his list and still being able to come out even Trade was ANA Kesler Van 2015 3rd Van Bonino Sbisa 24th overall pick (Jared McCann) 85th pick (turned into Derek Dorsett) 2) Trading Garrisons contract (cap hit at 4.6 million) for the next 4 season for a mid second round drafted pick. (I'll post the pick later) FInal Trade TB Garrison Costello 2015 7th round pick Van 2nd rounder (50th overall: Traded To LA for Linden Vey) 3) Acquiring the multitude of draft pick that will help the team restock the farm system (24th overall, 50th overall, On top of our picks, picks will be posted here) 6th Overall: Jake Virtanen 24th Overall: Jared McCann 36th Overall: Thatcher Demko 50th Overall: Traded to LA for Linden Vey 66th Overall: Nikita Tryamkin 4) Forever winning the heart of Canucks fans by getting rid of not 1 but 2 of the many no trade clause we have acquired though the Gillies Era. I know there going to be people who are upset with what we got in return for both Garrison and Kesler. But I'm sure well will look back at this day and say "Wow Benning and Linden really did a great job, getting this team back on track" even if we don't make the playoffs next year, which is probably whats going to happen. 5) On top making this the most exciting offseason in Canucks history, Benning has to go add a Vezina winning goalie (Miller) and a legitimate top 6 forward (Vrbata) to play with the Sedin and all on a great term and decent Cap hit. The Face Of the Franchise Long Live Benning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Well said. Get ready for a bunch of reactionary posts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 He's got balls I'll give him that. More than a previous GM showed for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 These trades are not sexy. If they had to be done, then so be it but they are at exciting as oat bran.The cap relief is not interesting yet as we have no idea how it will be spent and the picks are unknown till they pan out.Nothing wrong with being content but I don't get why some here are dancing like he's the second coming. We have at least 4 crappy years ahead. I wonder how many of you will be left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweathog Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Well said. Get ready for a bunch of reactionary posts though. Yeah it's gonna get ugly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Great day in Canucks history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Not impressed so far. Lots of room to improve..perhaps helping us adjust to LOWER expectations?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyLow_ Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 From my perspective we've not added much to our prospect pool, but upgraded on Garrison and can ice Derek Dogsh*t instead of Tostitos. Meanwhile the 2nd line is....well we don't have one at all. It's a bold strategy, lets see how it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I really think people are underestimating this team for potential. If Benning continues this path of moves, and it really sounds like other GMs around the NHL, are now willing to work with the Canucks new Management which is a good sign. Benning could add some more here and there, get a good back stop, this team could easily make the playoffs. Just finding the right pieces is all that needs to be done, and Benning has given himself lots of room for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 The moves will turn out to be great good or bad. But the man clearly has a olan and all trades are pointing toward that plan. And he is not more worried about protecting his ass like gillis had to be due to so many missteps. Benning will build the team with players who want to be here and that is a great start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PavelsElbow Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Been a fun day! Can't wait for the draft to hit! Woot Woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Don't think he's done yet too. What a major intro by Benning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Hoping for one more trade.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdubuya Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 No offense but anyone following the day knows what happened. We don't need a recap. We will see what happens. No need to create a Provincial holiday just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucksnihilist Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 we should be in line for a draft lottery win next year.... seriously. imagine with all these picks and a generational player to top it off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I really think people are underestimating this team for potential. If Benning continues this path of moves, and it really sounds like other GMs around the NHL, are now willing to work with the Canucks new Management which is a good sign. Benning could add some more here and there, get a good back stop, this team could easily make the playoffs. Just finding the right pieces is all that needs to be done, and Benning has given himself lots of room for that! I don't you'll find a single GM in this league unwilling to take on quality players for half of what their worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 No offense but anyone following the day knows what happened. We don't need a recap. We will see what happens. No need to create a Provincial holiday just yet. It's more for the people who will look at this in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 So what should we do..fly flags at half-mast to recollect the day BC was raped & pillaged? Who PAYS benning? Our owners, or the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 So what should we do..fly flags at half-mast to recollect the day BC was raped & pillaged? Who PAYS benning? Our owners, or the league? Yahoo, buckaroo .. back away from the decanter' .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFBR392 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Deep down, I think we all knew that Kesler's eventual departure from this city would not be pretty. Giving that guy a NTC was absolutely the worst thing we could have done. But, to be fair, it was probably a sticking point for the me first attitude of Kesler. We probably couldn't have signed him otherwise. After letting the trade settle in for a few hours, I'm just happy we got something half decent for him. We lost the trade, no doubt, but at least we got something and we can all move on. Good luck to Anaheim in 2 years when Kesler is asking for $12m like his good buddy Kane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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