Sedin Brothers Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 The title is self-explanatory. The best: moving Eddie Lack - To me, moving Lack was essential for a couple reasons. Despite his fan love and improved play, Eddie Lack was without a doubt over-valued by Canucks fans. This was evident with his poor play in Carolina (90.3% SP), and his inability to stop the "goal that matters" (evidenced in his Calgary game 1 mishap and his 5-1 loss to the Blue Jackets for a playoff spot in Carolina). Furthermore, we would have lost Markstrom for nothing, and it also caused people to dismiss Miller's play, despite his resurgent play this year (he wasn't bad last year either). The worst: trading away Ryan Kesler - This one will be controversial. But I think keeping Kesler one more year in the middle of our resurgent year could have changed things. This is evident by how big of a difference he made on the Anaheim team last year. I also think the return we got from him was wasted, as Bonino didn't stay with the team, and also showed the 2C role was a bit too much for him at this stage. With Kesler, we probably didn't need Sutter (who is a good piece), and I definitely think we could have made noise in the playoffs last year. The main issue I have is the return - I didn't think our old core was done yet. 2nd place good move: trading Brandon Sutter for Nick Bonino 2nd place worst move: trading Linden Vey for a 2nd round pick (just a bit overvalued) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 He's still here, so we can't really say.... Kesler wanted out...had nothing to do with JB.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Best: Baertschi for a 2nd Worst: Garrison + for a 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Kesler wanted out, had a NTC and we still got solid value for him. That may actually be one of Benning's best moves given the circumstances and it became an even better move when we were able to trade Bonino for Sutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Baertschi for a 2nd is looking pretty darn good at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Garrison never really impressed as a Canuck and once again folks: NTC. Benning had 2 teams to work with. What more could he got out of that deal? An average prospect? Come on people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Still waiting for best trade: giving up assets (picks) for 22-27 year old players, who's roles could have been filled by UFAs (or players we already had) was a WASTE of valuable picks. Worst: not moving coming UFAs for picks at two TDLS in a row!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alf is pissed at this GM for his mismanagement of assets. He does appear to draft well though. Too bad he didn't have MORE picks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkingz Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 6 minutes ago, Alflives said: Alf is pissed at this GM for his mismanagement of assets. He does appear to draft well though. Too bad he didn't have MORE picks? Have to agree with you here. He was preaching that you have to build through the draft (can't remember exactly when but I know he has said this) and then goes and trades away the picks like candy. I don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Jesus, and I thought I'd seen the worst thread already today. Trading Lack was the best? And not keeping Kesler, who was forcing a trade, was the worst? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Just now, DJSkingz said: Have to agree with you here. He was preaching that you have to build through the draft (can't remember exactly when but I know he has said this) and then goes and trades away the picks like candy. I don't get it. I remember his saying that too, and Trevor. Then JB added we need to get more D prospects, and he trades away second and third round picks. A lot of really good D come out of those rounds. Ray, on 1040, said that the word around the league was not good about the Canuck's management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 1 minute ago, Alflives said: I remember his saying that too, and Trevor. Then JB added we need to get more D prospects, and he trades away second and third round picks. A lot of really good D come out of those rounds. Ray, on 1040, said that the word around the league was not good about the Canuck's management. He never said that....... I dislike people that make up quotes to service there own needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedin Brothers Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, elvis15 said: Jesus, and I thought I'd seen the worst thread already today. Trading Lack was the best? And not keeping Kesler, who was forcing a trade, was the worst? I distinctly remember you wanting to keep Lack. Good thing you're not in charge. I live literally 3 minutes from where the Hurricanes play. Lack was atrocious this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 What was Benning's best and worst move? Did I miss something? Did Jim Benning die or get fired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdatb Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Best: Baertschi for a 2nd. Worst: Shinkaruk for Granlund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I think getting Sutter will be one of JB's best moves. I think he is right up there with Kesler in terms of playing tough mins, and it would really help Bo's offensive game as well. Although I understand the context of why JB did it, Vey has probably been the most underwhelming, but he looks like he is improving so reason for optimism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Just now, Gstank29 said: He never said that....... I dislike people that make up quotes to service there own needs Actually, he did. It was right after this last TDL on TSN 1040. Plus, Alf does not like to be called 'people'. That term is very insulting to one so furry and cute as I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, jdatb said: Worst: Shinkaruk for Granlund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Best: Drafting Brock Boeser Worst: Trading an elite possession player in Nick Bonino for the possession black hole that is Brandon Sutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 11 minutes ago, jdatb said: Best: Baertschi for a 2nd. Worst: Shinkaruk for Granlund Bennings CDC army will get you for that..lol...although I agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Best: Baertschi got a second Worst: Vey for a second You win some, you lose some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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