Sbriggs Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Pears said: Not really that hard to do when there’s already a good young core in place and all you need to do is make a few more moves to push it over the top. If Gillis was even average at drafting we would’ve been in the playoffs a couple years ago. Average at drafting is a compliment, but if I remember correctly we were a team players wanted to come to so why so many NT deals, that hurt us as much as the drafting 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, IRR said: You’re ignorance / negativity is impressive!!! Go cheer for another team you so called fan!! Lol why because I said I like Gillis and I think jb should have been given an extension after this season instead of after a failed season? I think you forgot what the word ignorant means. Edited August 17, 2019 by Where'd Luongo? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, xereau said: Littlethinger was an absolute no brainer at the time. Proven scorer, coming to play with the twins. It was a perfect fit. I can't even recall a single thread on this forum saying WTF?!?!?!? at the time. It is not Benning's fault the guy has sucked. First 2 seasons with Boston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 189lb enforcers? Posted August 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) I haven’t been much of a fan of Benning, but I’d rather have him as GM than Gillis, no matter the scenario. JB - the Silver linings playbook GM. “All part of the plan” lol all of it, especially picking EP at #5 with a cap team. I don’t care one way or another about this news. Expectations are different now and if needed, JB will be replaced, which is inevitable, unless you’re a Ken Holland, and even then... No more sissy hockey. It took house money to buy this team some character and toughness, not managerial prowess. Hardly exec of the year work, but it did suit my needs as a fan perfectly so I’m happy. I just didn’t see the need to do this now, but suspect the PR team had something to say concerning capitalizing on the enthusiasm the fanbase is experiencing right now with this signing. Personally, spending house money to bridge gaps made in the rebuild process isn’t something I’d reward, let alone before the product was even tested. For me, this news news confirms that Aquaman believes JB has listened and done what he’s been told to as GM. The news also makes me rethink Linden’s tenure here, given there appears to have been a disconnect, possibly in strategic planning. Linden, the human bug-deflector for the re-thingy in all of this, errr, Plan. Edited August 17, 2019 by 189lb enforcers? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xereau Posted August 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2019 Just now, Where'd Luongo? said: Lol why because I said I like Gillis and I think jb should have been given an extension after this season instead of after a failed season? He's being rewarded for putting together what appears to be a hell of a young core, from not the greatest draft positions. And for fetching four reasonable UFA this off season, signalling that he is ready to push for the playoffs for real. He's been pretty good, and getting better at his job. Also, its pretty obvious that the ownership didnt't want a lame duck scenario at GM in their 50th anniversary season. Things could be far worse in Vancouver. I think Benning's put together a very interesting team that is going to surprise. 2009 vibes for me. 2 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Where'd Luongo? said: Lol why because I said I like Gillis and I think jb should have been given an extension after this season instead of after a failed season? I think you forgot what the word ignorant means. What would your reaction be if Benning say, traded Grabner and a 1st round pick for a bottom pair defenseman making $4 million a year? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pears Posted August 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: Canuck fans are allowed various opinions about the clubs management. But you won’t be taken seriously if keep throwing the same crap at the wall hoping it sticks, like you’ve done. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Pears said: What would your reaction be if Benning say, traded Grabner and a 1st round pick for a bottom pair defenseman making $4 million a year? Irrelevant 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, IRR said: You’re ignorance / negativity is impressive!!! Go cheer for another team you so called fan!! Cheer? You think he's cheering? He's trolling and spreading negativity, kinda like Trump. Not a fan maybe at best a band wagon jumper who's not on the wagon right now 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, xereau said: He's being rewarded for putting together what appears to be a hell of a young core, from not the greatest draft positions. And for fetching four reasonable UFA this off season, signalling that he is ready to push for the playoffs for real. He's been pretty good, and getting better at his job. Also, its pretty obvious that the ownership didnt't want a lame duck scenario at GM in their 50th anniversary season. Things could be far worse in Vancouver. I think Benning's put together a very interesting team that is going to surprise. 2009 vibes for me. Im also a fan of Benning, just wouldn't have extended him yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket1994 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Where'd Luongo? said: Lol why because I said I like Gillis and I think jb should have been given an extension after this season instead of after a failed season? I think you forgot what the word ignorant means. Dude.....do you see how people are responding to you negatively / how many people are arguing with you re: your option????? Just maybe you’re wrong??? It’s like a room with 10 people and 1 person is arguing with the other 9 who have the opposite opinion...who do you think is probably wrong in that scenario?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Sbriggs said: Cheer? You think he's cheering? He's trolling and spreading negativity, kinda like Trump. Not a fan maybe at best a band wagon jumper who's not on the wagon right now Oh God you are painful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, IRR said: Dude.....do you see how people are responding to you negatively / how many people are arguing with you re: your option????? Just maybe you’re wrong??? It’s like a room with 10 people and 1 person is arguing with the other 9 who have the opposite opinion...who do you think is probably wrong in that scenario?! News flash, opinions aren't wrong. You're just a person that can't take it when someone disagrees. A Liberal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, Where'd Luongo? said: Lol why because I said I like Gillis and I think jb should have been given an extension after this season instead of after a failed season? I think you forgot what the word ignorant means. Failed season? What team were you watching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Sbriggs said: Failed season? What team were you watching? Maybe I watched the wrong playoffs that over half the league takes part on. Edited August 17, 2019 by Where'd Luongo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket1994 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Sbriggs said: Cheer? You think he's cheering? He's trolling and spreading negativity, kinda like Trump. Not a fan maybe at best a band wagon jumper who's not on the wagon right now Pretty much! He says he’s a fan of JB, but he’s tearing him down, saying he shouldn’t have got an extension and won’t give him credit. Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pears Posted August 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Where'd Luongo? said: Irrelevant No it’s not actually since you’re criticizing moves Benning has made and giving Gillis a free pass for his god awful asset management. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, IRR said: Pretty much! He says he’s a fan of JB, but he’s tearing him down, saying he shouldn’t have got an extension and won’t give him credit. Am I missing something? No im not, you feel that way because of your feels and your flakey snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, xereau said: He's being rewarded for putting together what appears to be a hell of a young core, from not the greatest draft positions. And for fetching four reasonable UFA this off season, signalling that he is ready to push for the playoffs for real. He's been pretty good, and getting better at his job. Also, its pretty obvious that the ownership didnt't want a lame duck scenario at GM in their 50th anniversary season. Things could be far worse in Vancouver. I think Benning's put together a very interesting team that is going to surprise. 2009 vibes for me. Well said but he won't understand logic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Pears said: No it’s not actually since you’re criticizing moves Benning has made and giving Gillis a free pass for his god awful asset management. Benning has drafted well. That's it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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