roland Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Edmonton = scorched Earth. No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obee Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 40 minutes ago, butters said: what high end players did gillis bring in? Also, how do you know that edmonton will win the stanley cup? Addendum: with your magic crystal ball powers, should you not consider placing money on them winning a cup right now? i am giving an opinion here, i think benning is not a good GM ,i am entitled to that opinion without being belittled or having sarcastic comments made about one's opinion, tell me what has benning done that has you so excited,and the coach he kept is at best an AHL coach,or did you not notice how he was out maneuvered many nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butters Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 18 minutes ago, obee said: i am giving an opinion here, i think benning is not a good GM ,i am entitled to that opinion without being belittled or having sarcastic comments made about one's opinion, tell me what has benning done that has you so excited,and the coach he kept is at best an AHL coach,or did you not notice how he was out maneuvered many nights I didn't belittle you. I certainly did not attempt to deprive you of your opinion either. I did question it, and if that upsets you then you should think twice before interneting. Some mild sarcasm on your certainty that Edmonton will win a cup, but that's well earned. What has Benning done to excite me? Nothing in particular, but that's okay cuz his job isn't to excite me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete13 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 18 minutes ago, obee said: i am giving an opinion here, i think benning is not a good GM ,i am entitled to that opinion without being belittled or having sarcastic comments made about one's opinion, tell me what has benning done that has you so excited,and the coach he kept is at best an AHL coach,or did you not notice how he was out maneuvered many nights Of course you're entitled to your opinion. When you hold Edmonton out as a shining example, it attracts mockery. They've done bugger all for decades despite picking first over and over again. Predicting a bright future for the Oil is not what most would consider deserving of respect. On the other hand, if you brought up the Blackhawks as a team that might have some future success, people might agree with you. Particularly if Scotty, his son, and coach Q are calling the shots. But Edmonton, puleeez. The Pocklington era is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoseTruckWasIt Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 3 hours ago, Alflives said: Gillis inherited the Twins, Kesler, and Luongo just as they entered their primes. If anyone in the league thought he built the dynasty the ?Canucks became, then Gillis would have immediately got another GM job. Where is he now - the Suisse league? Teaching at Uvic. Been in the league since he was 18 and is done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoseTruckWasIt Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 2 hours ago, luckylager said: Well, he did pretty OK with the whole legal end of things, cap etc. But ya, he didn't draft well, or really have to build anything. He made a few decent trades I guess And some garbage ones. I always loved how active he was and I didn't give a balls if we dealt picks at the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoseTruckWasIt Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Stanky Legs said: Scorched earth I think is not that bad, Is that because you don't have a hockey-playing bone in your body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoseTruckWasIt Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 2 hours ago, obee said: i am giving an opinion here, i think benning is not a good GM ,i am entitled to that opinion without being belittled or having sarcastic comments made about one's opinion, tell me what has benning done that has you so excited,and the coach he kept is at best an AHL coach,or did you not notice how he was out maneuvered many nights You want to spew barely-formed thoughts and have no one give you a hard time that you can't respond to without whining. You came to the right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 6 minutes ago, WhoseTruckWasIt said: You want to spew barely-formed thoughts and have no one give you a hard time that you can't respond to without whining. You came to the right place. CDC's slogan right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Legs Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 37 minutes ago, WhoseTruckWasIt said: Is that because you don't have a hockey-playing bone in your body? You seem upset, bro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 We just finished 28th in the league...Why would we need a "scorched earth" rebuild? If we're picking up good prospects while letting our young players play with solid vets, why would we wanna blow it up? I think Toronto media are just under the assumption that if a rebuild isn't done the way Toronto is doing it, it's wrong. We'll see who's farther ahead in the rebuild in 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianRugby Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 3 hours ago, roland said: Edmonton = scorched Earth. No thanks Penguins = scorched Earth Hawks = scorched Earth Kings = scorched Earth Yes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPatrick33 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Yea Scorched earth will really work with the new lottery system. How ironic that if we had a few more wins we could have had the Jets pick! Any talk of tanking is ridiculous, seeing as how the standings do not reflect where you will end up picking I would rather side with JB rather than rely on the league and some bouncing balls to do us a favor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cory40 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 14 minutes ago, DeNiro said: We just finished 28th in the league...Why would we need a "scorched earth" rebuild? If we're picking up good prospects while letting our young players play with solid vets, why would we wanna blow it up? I think Toronto media are just under the assumption that if a rebuild isn't done the way Toronto is doing it, it's wrong. We'll see who's farther ahead in the rebuild in 5 years. Toronto follows Edmontons mold, then they still have seven years to go before they make dumb bold moves. The Oilers still don't know what they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 10 hours ago, Honky Cat said: Vancouver Canucks Projected Cap Space: $10,178,752 UFAs: Radim Vrbata, Linden Vey, Dan Hamhuis, Matt Bartkowski, Yannick Weber RFAs: Andrey Pedan Team Needs: A scorched-earth rebuild. Jim Benning and Co. appear set on chasing top free agents. No love for the Canucks on Sportsnet..... http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nhl-signing-season-essential-team-info-western-conference/ Just proof that any idiot or troll can get published by Rogers/Leafs/Sportsnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Just now, oldnews said: Just proof that any idiot or troll can get published by Rogers/Leafs/Sportsnet. Agreed..he's of the analytical breed..who, for whatever reason..has it in for the Canucks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Just now, Honky Cat said: Agreed..he's of the analytical breed..who, for whatever reason..has it in for the Canucks.. Torontroll / Leafs homer - hard into the koolaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, Honky Cat said: Agreed..he's of the analytical breed..who, for whatever reason..has it in for the Canucks.. I think it's common knowledge among Toronto writers now that writing negative stuff about the Canucks gets you recognition. We fall for it every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Am I the only one thought of this scene when I read "scorched earth"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 34 minutes ago, DeNiro said: We just finished 28th in the league...Why would we need a "scorched earth" rebuild? If we're picking up good prospects while letting our young players play with solid vets, why would we wanna blow it up? I think Toronto media are just under the assumption that if a rebuild isn't done the way Toronto is doing it, it's wrong. We'll see who's farther ahead in the rebuild in 5 years. I am not into conspiracy theories or anything,but the Leafs are owned by the the media...Bell/Rogers (who owns TSN,Sportsnet)....Would it not make sense that they would manipulate how great the Leafs are..(rebuild..etc)..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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