Giant Inflatable Beaver Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 http://www.tsn.ca/radio/vancouver-1040-i-1410/canucks-gm-benning-talks-about-his-scouting-trip-and-current-road-tripjan-21-1.188757 Summary: - Jim is currently on a scouting trip out east, soon to watch the prospects game and then catch Jared McCann play in Mississauga. - If he is going to acquire someone, priority is a scoring forward. He will keep an eye on the future when making deals. - Thinks that Nick Jensen has taken the next step in his development and could possibly end up being the scoring forward they need. - Thinks Zack is a bit snake-bit and also just needs to keep working on his consistency and on working hard every night. - Doesn't think Bieksa will be out for the whole season. - Thinks Corrado is ready to be a full time NHLer. Likes his skating ability and first pass. - Loves how Dorsett plays and thinks his work ethic is a great influence on Bo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 JB isn't trying to trade Kassian?!? FIRE HIM NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Buzzsaw* Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sound like a Plus Plus Plus to me and I would agree with most of it. Personally I think Canucks need another top 4 defenseman... but hey I'm just an amateur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Does this imply we might be seeing Jensen up here again before this season ends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Listening now. Sounds promising. Love the comment on McCanns progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Does this imply we might be seeing Jensen up here again before this season ends? Sounds like it. Which means we might see a winger traded at some point. Higgins? Kassian? Matthias? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sounds like it. Which means we might see a winger traded at some point. Higgins? Kassian? Matthias? Said he'd look at a Lack/Markstrom offer if a good young prospect was coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sure sounds like Jensen may be up with the club, maybe during the break to get some practice time. Also, sounds like Coach may be giving another "welcome to the NHL" speech, this time to Corrado. If so, who goes when KB gets back, Stanton or Weber? I seriously doubt we could sneak either one through waivers, and there's too much invested in Sbisa, at least this year, to deal him. I also agree with his opinion of Dorsett; I had no idea the guy could skate that well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Said he'd look at a Lack/Markstrom offer if a good young prospect was coming back. Makes sense. Not sure how good the goalie market is right now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 JB isn't trying to trade Kassian?!? FIRE HIM NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sure sounds like Jensen may be up with the club, maybe during the break to get some practice time. Also, sounds like Coach may be giving another "welcome to the NHL" speech, this time to Corrado. If so, who goes when KB gets back, Stanton or Weber? I seriously doubt we could sneak either one through waivers, and there's too much invested in Sbisa, at least this year, to deal him. I also agree with his opinion of Dorsett; I had no idea the guy could skate that well! Stanton should never be benched IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Yeah, if he's gonna deal, he should rightly deal from strength. Lack/Markstrom look like the best candidates; Cannata and Eriksson don't look like NHL goalies (at least at this time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 http://www.tsn.ca/radio/vancouver-1040-i-1410/canucks-gm-benning-talks-about-his-scouting-trip-and-current-road-tripjan-21-1.188757 Notes: - Jim is currently on a scouting trip out east, soon to watch the prospects game and then catch Jared McCann play in Mississauga. - If he is going to acquire someone, priority is a scoring forward. He will keep an eye on the future when making deals. - Thinks that Nick Jensen has taken the next step in his development and could possibly end up being the scoring forward they need. - Thinks Zack is a bit snake-bit and also just needs to keep working on his consistency and on working hard every night. - Doesn't think Bieksa will be out for the whole season. - Thinks Corrado is ready to be a full time NHLer. Likes his skating ability and first pass. - Loves how Dorsett plays and think his work ethic is a great influence on Bo. Ummm honestly this is all I heard Notes: - Real good player - Good ability - real well for us - well - real good x80 Just picking fun! One thing he said that I liked was that he thinks the team is where it should be standings wise and attributed success to the fact they roll 4 lines. The only time he didn't say "real good" about someone was Eddie when the subject of marky and him came up. He actually said Eddie's been excellent! Which could mean he's trying to boost his value for a trade? I know I'm reading between the lines way too much but I'm bored and that was the only time he didn't say real good or well. Either that or he truly thinks Eddie has been excellent and it slipped out. You summed it up real good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEGCanuck Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hey thanks for the post and summary. Always good to hear an update from our GM. Really excited about how our prospect are developing. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 JB isn't trying to trade Kassian?!? FIRE HIM NOW! JB is a scouting guru - if he sees something in him, trust. Also, why would you tell the radio that Kassian is ready to be traded? You'd get the lowest possible return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 He has a calming undertone. Like I'm calm right now Goodnight friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Makes sense. Not sure how good the goalie market is right now though. Nashville might be willing to give up something for Lack, and huttons 1-4-3 record with a .897 and a 2.88 gaa isn't giving them a lot of confidence that he can keep them going strong for the next 3-5 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Impersonator Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks for the update. I like the emphasis on developing young players and bringing them along properly. However i would like to see a young guy like Jensen make a decent impact by the end of the season. With that said I wonder if Virtanen's progress and possibly challenging for a roster spot makes Kassian expendable. Had the chance to meet Virtanen and McCann at the ticket holder summit. Impressed with their size and maturity. McCann just came up to us and said "hey I'm Jared" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Red Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks for posting.Guys cool as a cuke, methodical. Big plus is that he is well respected within the NHL.Frankie is good to go, seems to be comfortable.The interviewer asked some great questions, really informative interview wit JB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I especially like to hear that Jim the Scout Benning thinks Jensen is taking the next step and should turn into the much-needed scorer we have been hoping for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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