Robongo Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 http://www.tsn.ca/radio/vancouver-1040-i-1410/benning-on-tsn1040-midday-show-1.206370 The gist: - May be a slow deadline around the league. A lot of General Managers are nervous about taking on contracts with term beyond this season because of the uncertainty with the salary cap. - Kicked tires on Evander Kane but doesn't sound like they were very close. Got a text from Chevy the morning of saying Canucks were out as they made a bigger deal. - Brandon McMillan was added because they are looking to add players in the 22-26 age group. Says Brandon is relentless night to night and does all the little things well, a do everything kind of player. We ran into injuries and wanted to make sure they are covered with character players that show up every night and give them a chance to win. Wanted depth for the stretch drive. - Still doesn't know when Richardson will be back. Thought it would be day-to-day but they're still waiting for his foot to keep improving. - Doesn't know when Bonino will be back. Taking it day by day. Could be a week, could be a couple. - Will sit down as a group and determine which UFA's to bring back. Still hasn't done that yet so no negotiations have begun with any of the soon to be UFA's. Wants to see where the salary cap will be next year. - Have been negotiating with Chris Tanev. Tanev is part of our core and wants to get him done. The negotiations are going well and hopes to have something done sooner rather than later. - Says most teams happy with their goalies in season and expects there to be more of a market for goalies during the draft. Will continue to monitor it during the season but a goalie trade will probably happen around the draft. - Management have a good idea of the plan for the present and moving forward. They'll continue to be active talking to other GMs to see what's available and the price to get players but with an eye on the future. - Finds it perplexing that the team seems to get up for the tough teams and play real good but other games when he thinks we are going to do well, we seem to have a tough time. They are still trying to figure that out but like our team overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Like that tanev sounds promising. Interesting about the goalie trade, would have thought he'd move him at deadline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 So much better than Gillis' interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrippledCanuck Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I like that benning seems to be open to giving regular updates without seemingly being forced to do it and that he gives more info than "its a process" a la GMMG. With gmmg all interviews seemed forced and getting answers other than its a process was like pulling teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 So much better than Gillis' interviews. No kidding, you almost kind of trust what he says as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horvat Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 No kidding, you almost kind of trust what he says as well. this, i find he pretty much always keeps his word, always truthfull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commercial Canuck Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Geez, we hear the same "it's gonna be a slow deadline" crap every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 *yawn* wake me the next time he does something to improve our team. These interview just pander to the uneducated. We all know he can really say anything, it's the same regurgitated stuff. I don't blame him, but MacMillan? I liked Vrbata and Miller, was not a fan of Dorsett but can eat crow there. Everything else is filling spots we have 5 other guys in the minors that could fill. Clendening, Stanton, Weber, Corrado, Sangria etc... fill the bottom 2 pairings. 1/2 the Comets roster could fill the bottom 6 or 3 at forward. I would rather called up Cal, Nick, or Hunter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanIsleCanucks Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 *yawn* wake me the next time he does something to improve our team. These interview just pander to the uneducated. We all know he can really say anything, it's the same regurgitated stuff. I don't blame him, but MacMillan? I liked Vrbata and Miller, was not a fan of Dorsett but can eat crow there. Everything else is filling spots we have 5 other guys in the minors that could fill. Clendening, Stanton, Weber, Corrado, Sangria etc... fill the bottom 2 pairings. 1/2 the Comets roster could fill the bottom 6 or 3 at forward. I would rather called up Cal, Nick, or Hunter. Its called development, this isn't Edmonton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 *yawn* wake me the next time he does something to improve our team. These interview just pander to the uneducated. We all know he can really say anything, it's the same regurgitated stuff. I don't blame him, but MacMillan? I liked Vrbata and Miller, was not a fan of Dorsett but can eat crow there. Everything else is filling spots we have 5 other guys in the minors that could fill. Clendening, Stanton, Weber, Corrado, Sangria etc... fill the bottom 2 pairings. 1/2 the Comets roster could fill the bottom 6 or 3 at forward. I would rather called up Cal, Nick, or Hunter.Dammit man let those guys gel in AHL, give them this year to work as a team to make the playoffs and then hopefully make some noise in the playoffs, that is best for their development and I can almost guarntee we will see those guys next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Its called development, this isn't Edmonton. You're right, Edmonton makes moves, has a plethora of young talent and Stanley cups. Not to say what they are doing is right, but it worked somewhere along the way. Our team trends towards mediocrity year after year. We just hear the same garbage every year. Trade the Sedins if you have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tambellini's Wrist Shot Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You're right, Edmonton makes moves, has a plethora of young talent and Stanley cups. Not to say what they are doing is right, but it worked somewhere along the way. Our team trends towards mediocrity year after year. We just hear the same garbage every year. Trade the Sedins if you have to. Lmao you have got to be kidding me. The only time what Edmonton did "worked" was when they drafted the best player in the history of the game, signed a bunch of super starts because their owner had deep pockets (I don't know if you recall but there was no salary cap back then) and they had a dynasty. Edmonton has been terrible ever since. You don't seem to realize that this isn't NHL 15 where you can trade for superstars and instantly turn around your team. Benning has improved this club for the future and present. Go back into your cave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You're right, Edmonton makes moves, has a plethora of young talent and Stanley cups. Not to say what they are doing is right, but it worked somewhere along the way. Our team trends towards mediocrity year after year. We just hear the same garbage every year. Trade the Sedins if you have to. Where is the minus button when you need it? Your posts are usually better than that shocked seeing this from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl's Jn Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You're right, Edmonton makes moves, has a plethora of young talent and Stanley cups. Not to say what they are doing is right, but it worked somewhere along the way. Our team trends towards mediocrity year after year. We just hear the same garbage every year. Trade the Sedins if you have to. trade the twins then it won't be a business. you need those names so fans come to the games still. but ya i hear ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOgRook Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You're right, Edmonton makes moves, has a plethora of young talent and Stanley cups. Not to say what they are doing is right, but it worked somewhere along the way. Our team trends towards mediocrity year after year. We just hear the same garbage every year. Trade the Sedins if you have to. Lolol now I know you must be trolling!!! Edmonton won a cup through drafting one of the best generational players of all time.. And with as many high picks as they have had lately... They should at least be making the playoffs... But yet they are in the Mcdavid sweepstakes!! Lol. Brick smart like brick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specter's Vengeance Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Like that tanev sounds promising. Interesting about the goalie trade, would have thought he'd move him at deadline From my understanding you'd then have to put Markstrom through waivers and he'd most likely be picked up right? Or is it when they're under 25 that they can be moved up and not claimed but moved if they're moved down then they can be claimed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You're right, Edmonton makes moves, has a plethora of young talent and Stanley cups. Not to say what they are doing is right, but it worked somewhere along the way. Our team trends towards mediocrity year after year. We just hear the same garbage every year. Trade the Sedins if you have to. Not to say you are an out-and-out troll,but you're trolling. 1992-1993-did not qualify for Playoffs 1993-1994-did not qualify for Playoffs 1994-1995-did not qualify for Playoffs 1995-1996-did not qualify for Playoffs 2001-2002-did not qualify for Playoffs 2003-2004-did not qualify for Playoffs Lockout year 2006-2007-did not qualify for Playoffs 2007-2008-did not qualify for Playoffs 2008-2009-did not qualify for Playoffs 2009-2010-did not qualify for Playoffs 2010-2011-did not qualify for Playoffs 2011-2012-did not qualify for Playoffs 2012-2013-did not qualify for Playoffs 2013-2014-did not qualify for Playoffs How about we trade you to Edmonton,Brick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviewonder20 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 *yawn* wake me the next time he does something to improve our team. These interview just pander to the uneducated. We all know he can really say anything, it's the same regurgitated stuff. I don't blame him, but MacMillan? I liked Vrbata and Miller, was not a fan of Dorsett but can eat crow there. Everything else is filling spots we have 5 other guys in the minors that could fill. Clendening, Stanton, Weber, Corrado, Sangria etc... fill the bottom 2 pairings. 1/2 the Comets roster could fill the bottom 6 or 3 at forward. I would rather called up Cal, Nick, or Hunter. I'm grateful you are not the GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Lolol now I know you must be trolling!!! Edmonton won a cup through drafting one of the best generational players of all time.. And with as many high picks as they have had lately... They should at least be making the playoffs... But yet they are in the Mcdavid sweepstakes!! Lol. Brick smart like brick Edmonton didnt draft gretzky. They purchased his contract from indianapolis while they were in the WHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Was Gretzky actually officially drafted? Always thought the Oilers were allowed to keep him when they transferred from the WHA to the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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