TimberWolf Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Im pretty sure he's just kidding to make us all annoyed. There's another word for that. Anyways there is no news about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks35 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Searched everywhere and no source! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 It's seeming like this isn't going to happen until after the draft, which really sucks. I don't want our scouts and gilman deciding who gets picked at the draft. Someone not afraid to take a chance needs to be calling the shots. Okay, I'll bite. What do you mean by "Someone not afraid to take a chance..."? I'm assuming you don't mean that the team should go off the board and draft another Patrick White. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 since it would be around 1 am in Pittsburgh i am pretty sure he is making it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 since it would be around 1 am in Pittsburgh i am pretty sure he is making it up... maybe Benning just wake up from a dream and knew Pittsburg was the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgerKing Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Likely oversimplification on my part, but why not just offer the GM job to the head scout of Phi, Ana or SJ, they have been drafting well for years, Bos got most of their core guys before Benning was even there, 2003-2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I dont do drugs. Never! I think we to get cherry and jon stevens for gm and coach Maybe some Ritalin would be an idea.... So who will be drafting for our team? Linden? I don't think its a good idea to do drafts before hiring the new GM. We have to sign him before the draft so the new GM could get to work right away in rebuilding this team. I think Absent has the right of it. The scouts huddle with Trevor and Gilman and come up with a plan. Even if there were a new guy in place, he would be relying heavily on current Canucks' management and scouting anyway, As to who goes up to the podium and announces the picks, it's not all that important. For example, the drafting of Jordan Schroeder was announced by Roberto Luongo, who being of Italian descent and not German, managed to mispronounce Jordan's last name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyLow_ Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Okay, I'll bite. What do you mean by "Someone not afraid to take a chance..."? I'm assuming you don't mean that the team should go off the board and draft another Patrick White. regards, G. No, I mean i'm tired of not drafting Russians when they are by far the best player available because they are Russians. I want someone who is going to draft the most skilled player available regardless of size or country they represent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrChill Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 No, I mean i'm tired of not drafting Russians when they are by far the best player available because they are Russians. I want someone who is going to draft the most skilled player available regardless of size or country they represent. I agree, but you do need to be cognizant that your pick jump ship to KHL, and is this an acceptable risk? Washington having Ovi can attract Russians to make sure they come over. Not the same for canucks without any Russian superstars. If we had say Bure working for the Canucks, attracting Russians I wouldn't worry as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyLow_ Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I agree, but you do need to be cognizant that your pick jump ship to KHL, and is this an acceptable risk? Washington having Ovi can attract Russians to make sure they come over. Not the same for canucks without any Russian superstars. If we had say Bure working for the Canucks, attracting Russians I wouldn't worry as much. Lots of teams draft russians despite the "russian factor", we don't and we need to start. And i'm not just saying russians, I hate the "we need big north american players idea". Draft the best player, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftmN Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Does anyone have any proof there will be a press conference tomorrow or is that speculation? I haven't seen anything myself confirming it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrChill Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Lots of teams draft russians despite the "russian factor", we don't and we need to start. And i'm not just saying russians, I hate the "we need big north american players idea". Draft the best player, period. Agreed best player, don't care about NA... But Russians have this out... U have to be cognizant of it. I agree we should draft Russians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fakename70 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Now that Shero's out there, I'm REALLY hoping Benning doesn't come here. I guess I'm just really having a difficult time understanding the thinking behind the Canucks hiring an assistant GM from another club as the new GM if the current Canucks assistant GM is neither fired nor promoted. And, did I mention that Ray Shero is available now? If one of the knocks on him and his tenure in Pittsburgh is that he focused too much on acquiring/developing top-6 talent, then, that's a problem I'd love for the Canucks to have! Sorry, Canuck fans, but, Zack Kassian is NOT top-6 talent. We can go round and round with the topic of discussion, especially after the fact, but, regarding top-6 talent, the 2013-2014 Vancouver Canucks were deficient from day 1. I'd have MUCH more faith in Shero fixing that than I would in Benning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Now that Shero's out there, I'm REALLY hoping Benning doesn't come here. I guess I'm just really having a difficult time understanding the thinking behind the Canucks hiring an assistant GM from another club as the new GM if the current Canucks assistant GM is neither fired nor promoted. And, did I mention that Ray Shero is available now? If one of the knocks on him and his tenure in Pittsburgh is that he focused too much on acquiring/developing top-6 talent, then, that's a problem I'd love for the Canucks to have! Sorry, Canuck fans, but, Zack Kassian is NOT top-6 talent. We can go round and round with the topic of discussion, especially after the fact, but, regarding top-6 talent, the 2013-2014 Vancouver Canucks were deficient from day 1. I'd have MUCH more faith in Shero fixing that than I would in Benning. do you know what ray shero's job was before being hired in pittsburg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I just can't wait to get the new GM appointed and see what his take is on the team and the new coach. Exciting times ahead. Not that the last year hasn't been exciting but personally I prefer a calmer approach, with less controversy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 @DarrenDreger: Expect the Vancouver Canucks to finally name Jim Benning as their new GM later this week. Hiring coach will be next. Trotz high on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kassassin Train Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 @DarrenDreger: Expect the Vancouver Canucks to finally name Jim Benning as their new GM later this week. Hiring coach will be next. Trotz high on the list. OMGBBQ.....it's happening!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngould21 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm more excited about the possible Trotz hiring than Benning. Trotz will get this group, with a bit of tweaking, back to the top. Benning is a good choice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehd Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Fingers crossed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From.The.Point Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Lp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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