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Benn was way too gentlemanly in making a formal challenge after that classless cheapshot by Simmons. He should have just run at him and cross checked him in the mouth in the style of Duncan Keith. That would start a brawl which would be much more healthy for team bonding. I thought Jordy was a better fighter than he showed - guess he must have lost most of the family fights with Jamie!
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Jim Benning, An Excellent Evaluator of Talent, BUT NO GM!
davidgoliath replied to Seeker1's topic in Canucks Talk
Benning may be ok at talent evaluation but is lousy at judging character and considering the value of team spirit and friendships. When Horvat speaks out he is being very diplomatic but he reflects a team that is depressed at losing part of their team brotherhood. EP 40 in particular looks to be in mourning. Not signing Stetcher and Tofolli at least was very destructive to morale. I’m sure that fellow Swede, Markstrom is also missed greatly (though he may have become unaffordable). And Tanev a warrior whose absence shows just how little will supreme dedication be rewarded. Sad. -
Biggest worry is 40 looks very unhappy - not just frustrated, unhappy. I think he misses the teammates that were let go and is doubting the competence and fairness of the manager. What does it say when a guy like Stetcher works his butt off and they won’t pay him. Or Tanev the warrior who dove in front of pucks regularly. And not having money to pay Toffoli was pure mismanagement. Sutter, Erickson, Beagle, Rousel , and the concussion guy contracts are ridiculous. Everyone makes mistakes but Benning has crippled the club at a crucial time when two stars are on entry contracts. Benning is incompetent and the only worse businessman is Aquaman who extended him.
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It will end in the summer/fall next year. In the meantime everyone should follow the advice, including masks, and we can have fewer restrictions and more fun . The more that people act like idiots, including Donnelly, the worse it gets and both the economy and personal freedom suffer. Our rights include the right not to be put at risk be the foolish and selfish behaviour of antimaskers.
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[Signing] Canucks sign Jayce Hawryluk
davidgoliath replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Rafferty stats much better than Juolevi. Why doesn’t he get more love? Also how about Madison Bowie on depth right D? Good size and had good offensive talent in junior. -
So what’s the PLAN??
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Do Canuck fans think Benning is a great GM?
davidgoliath replied to fanfor42's topic in Canucks Talk
Benning sounds ignorant and stupid when he speaks. I thought these were just unfortunate mannerisms but now I am thinking that his speaking is reflective of his abilities. “Dim Jim” may be a fair tag to hang on him. I understand we couldn’t afford Markstrom but Stetcher, Tanev and Toffoli signed reasonable deals and are were good team players, loved by the fans. Benning should have been canned for the Erickson deal alone. Judd Bracket would be a better GM. -
He didn’t sign for a huge amount. They screwed him around in a very shabby manner. Benning is a disaster. Slum landlord owner ethics shining through. No class whatsoever.
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“..due to the financial landscape” that THEY CREATED! Benning disrespecting Stecher - a heart and soul player who worked his butt off - is unforgivable. Very low class and does not inspire team spirit.
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So frustrating to have so few picks. All because of incompetent management. (Can’t criticize the loss of the first for Miller though - that was a win.) If Benning didn’t make such absurd deals with Eriksson, Sutter, Beagle, Baertchi etc. some of them could be traded for picks or at least cleared for cap relief. Benning was a scout and he has risen past his level of his competence. For crying out loud make him a scout again.
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Waste of space! He should be booed every time he touches the puck. He is just dogging it pure and simple, and has done so ever since he signed his contract. The idea his legs have gone is BS, except to the extent he won’t work to put himself in NHL shape. His presence with his absurd contract will cause us to lose some good players who work hard and are good Canucks. He is taking money under false pretences and should go ride the bus in Utica.