TheRussianRocket. Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Ok #1 - JB I know you're a funny guy, messing around ,and bluffing so you could cut out the jokes now pls ...on second thought, you really better be #%&*ing joking m8. So there's one of two things that can possibly be going on here:1.) JB is doing this as part of his plan to maximize player value dealing from a position of power for once. I mean he can't really publicly go out and say he's actively looking to move Vrbata/Hamhuis because it would naturally decrease their value and cause a toxic situation. or2.) Aquamen (aka ownership) are forcing managements hand and are pressuring for a playoff appearance (aka greed/looking at the interest of self profit before the state of the franchise). Now I sure as hell hope it ain't the latter and I'm certain I speak on behalf of a good chunk of Canucks fans saying this. This is not 2011. Move on already. That sorry rear-end excuse 'kids get playoff experience' crap, please. Stick to the plan. Remember, that stuff about rebuilding/retooling? Getting younger? The next wave of Canucks? Hope it rings a bell. 2-3 home playoff games, a 1st round exist, getting a middle of the pack pick in the 1st round of the draft doesn't help this team nearly as it would if we could just admit we're not good enough AND STICK TO THE PLAN!!!!! Yeah, great environment to bring up the kids in - getting steam rolled out of the post-season once again in the first round with a stale roster. Must be a real confidence builder. What we're really saying is: realize 2 high picks and possibly 1 or 2 prospects >>>>> 3 more months of Hammer/Vrbata and losing them for nothing/gaining zero, zip, zilch, nada. As for people that'll hypothetically say Hamhuis will re-sign with us if we don't move him, it's not about that. It's about moving on and gaining as many assets as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I was going to post this but didn't because all the trolls will make this thread a $&!# show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 No worries, Benning will draft his Chychrun in the third or fourth round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazmanian Devil Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Thanks Aquilini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Stammer- Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 kill me our management can't accept the fact that this organization needs a rebuild, the team we have now has no chance of making it far in the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I said I'd give JB until after the draft but if there isn't anything to look forward to at the draft except a late 1st and a couple of 2nds then I'm going to be kind of really bummed. Hopefully this is all just a smokescreen to keep the monkeys off his back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madness Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Our management is so awful. This team is just horribly run. Even if they manage to squeak in the playoffs (they wont), they'll lose 4-0 to a california team. Aquilini thinking: Forget adding a potential franchise changing player with a top 5 pick! We'll get two games of playoff revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzam Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 We will miss the playoffs regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Lol at our ownership and management. I don't want to tank purposely but it is insanely idiotic to lose assets for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 10 minutes ago, Gstank29 said: I was going to post this but didn't because all the trolls will make this thread a $&!# show Alas... 6 minutes ago, Madness said: Our management is so awful. This team is just horribly run. Even if they manage to squeak in the playoffs (they wont), they'll lose 4-0 to a california team. It has only yet begun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 The whole thing just keeps on getting worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 If the McPlann is still in effect the kids wont see much ice in the playoffs anyway. Willie will play ultra conservative and rely on his vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Just now, ice orca said: If the McPlann is still in effect the kids wont see much ice in the playoffs anyway. Willie will play ultra conservative and rely on his vets. and wqhen the roster expands plan on Higgins and Prust back up and taking ice time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I've said it 4 times now. I've steeled myself with the fact that if we're at or above .500 by the TDL over the next 7 games or so, that we'll be lucky to see even 1 of Weber Prust or Higgins traded. With Hamhuis and Sutter hurt it SHOULD be a no brainer, but Linden and Benning will be going off of what we accomplished with hamhuis and Sutter hurt. Claiming it will be experience that will be valuable though could be questionable with Willie D's penchant for benching the kids through the late 2nd and entire 3rd. I've prepared myself for us to not do anything at or before the TDL if we're within 1 game of .500 no matter what leading up to the TDL. But a solid string of losses to Calgary Anaheim San Jose and the Wild/Avs might just MIGHT chance that. But...I wouldn't count on it. I would even go so far as to say there's a chance we even buy at or before the TDL should we be within that 1 game of .500 judging by Bennings comments. Again it could be a smoke screen for him to be working on something significant. But at the same time; the less you expect the better off you'll be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Just now, ShakyWalton said: and wqhen the roster expands plan on Higgins and Prust back up and taking ice time. Does the roster expand soon enough for those two to help us earn a higher (top five) draft pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 And what is "being in playoff contention" exactly? Being tied for the second wild card spot? I really hope he's just saying this to get other GMs even more aggressive in their bids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Or could it be that Benning just isn't getting the value he wants for these guys? Just asking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 This better be a smokescreen. Summit will be a gong show next year if we lose more assets for nothing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 we have to be 8pts out before they look at moving most of the ufa's, so likely we will be closer and will retain everyone like last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 2 minutes ago, DeNiro said: And what is "being in playoff contention exactly? Being tied for the second wild card spot? I really hope he's just saying this to get other GMs even more aggressive in their bids. Either that or other GM's are sweating him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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