TheRussianRocket1994 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, Pears said: Some have the mindset where they think trades they make in be a gm mode with sliders on easy can happen in real life then get mad when they don’t. Those people need a reality check. For sure! Sometime I wonder what world the media / some fans live in...it’s unbelievable!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 34 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: Yah amazing results for the club... 2015–16 82 31 38 13 75 191 243 6th, Pacific Did not qualify 2016–17 82 30 43 9 69 182 243 7th, Pacific Did not qualify 2017–18 82 31 40 11 73 218 264 7th, Pacific Did not qualify 2018–19 82 35 36 11 81 225 254 5th, Pacific Did not qualify Reputation checks out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bo fan Posted August 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2019 I believe this was the right move - I am happy happy happy Well deserved JB 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Blömqvist Posted August 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2019 35 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: Yah amazing results for the club... 2015–16 82 31 38 13 75 191 243 6th, Pacific Did not qualify 2016–17 82 30 43 9 69 182 243 7th, Pacific Did not qualify 2017–18 82 31 40 11 73 218 264 7th, Pacific Did not qualify 2018–19 82 35 36 11 81 225 254 5th, Pacific Did not qualify I would expect rebuilding teams to be at the bottom of the standings. But, by the information you presented it looks like we bottomed out in 2016-17 and 2017-18 and are currently on the rise. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Well deserved. pretty much build the new core post Sedins. BB signs next. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rush17 Posted August 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2019 Congrats Jimbo, well deserved. He may get a lot of flack around here but he has done a phenomenal job with what he was left with. We wouldn't have Boeser, Pettersson and possibly even Hughes if we had any other GM in command. Jim has transformed our scouting department and has gifted us with some of the league's best young talent. I believe he deserves a few years to show what he can do with a team on the rise. We added a lot of reclaimation projects when we were trying to fill the age gap of the veterans and next core. Not all of them hit, Infact most failed but they serviced a purpose and now we can focus on adding quality. We are now a preferred free agent destination. No more Loui Eriksson type contract offers are needed. We got Petey and Hughes to draw players in. Congrats Jim. You have worked tirelessly. You deserve this extension. I won't let others or bandwagon fans turn me on you. You've done well. 2 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Warhippy Posted August 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) The fact the people who I expected to be the most upset and over dramatic are in fact upset and over dramatic makes me like this all the more. Since Benning took over we've shed almost 9 total years off the rosters average age, over $39 million in aging contracts that couldn't be traded and assembled arguably the deepest and most skilled prospect pool this organization has ever seen. Yes. I like this. Almost as much as the tears on hf forums and irrational reactions from royalty here Edited August 16, 2019 by Warhippy 4 1 6 1 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 30 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: Yah, and add picks not trade them ... right ? Give your head a shake... so he potentially traded a way a pick in the 20,s 2 years away so wouldn't the rebuild be done by then right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhorvat Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 2019-2020 season we comin! With Jimbo leading the way! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fecklund Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Blömqvist said: I would expect rebuilding teams to be at the bottom of the standings. But, by the information you presented it looks like we bottomed out in 2016-17 and 2017-18 and are currently on the rise. Correct. Last hurrah with the Sedins in 2016/17 and missed playoffs. They retired and stepped aside, and some young guys started coming in. 2 more years of slight improvement But now's the time we see a big jump by the new collective. Goaltending keeps trending upward (extend Clark!!!) and we'll make it in this year - maybe even make some noise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I'm glad he's not going to be a lame duck going into their 50th. Would be interesting to see what peoples reactions will be about Jimbo in about a year or so when we find out if we lose our unprotected first rounder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 6string Posted August 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2019 The Aquilini bashing will now be put on hold, congratulations to the Bennings! A great way to start the weekend for all Canuck fans! 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I'm kinda surprised at the timing of this. The way the offseason was playing out, I figured Aquaman was going to wait to see how next season went before making a decision either way. There's a lot up in the air right now. Anyways, as anyone with a semblance of objective thought should be able to point out, Benning has improved significantly as a GM over the course of his tenure here. With the exception of the Miller trade, which is obviously still up in the air, his trades have generally been pretty solid over the last two/three years or so, and his signings this offseason have been solid. While I would have waited to see how the season played out, I'm not altogether unhappy. At the very least it should give Benning the time he needs to complete the rebuild. This way there's no question about it. If we're not contending by the time this extension is up, he's screwed the pooch. If we are, he's done his job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectic Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Pears said: Where those Jimbo haters at?? Let’s goooo let's gooooo buddyy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xereau Posted August 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) In the end, people can whine all that they want about the guy, but all that really matters if the guy that signs on the dotted line. Aquilini approves. The end. Congrats to Jim Benning and his family. Edited August 17, 2019 by xereau 4 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheRussianRocket1994 Posted August 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, 48MPHSlapShot said: I'm kinda surprised at the timing of this. The way the offseason was playing out, I figured Aquaman was going to wait to see how next season went before making a decision either way. There's a lot up in the air right now. Anyways, as anyone with a semblance of objective thought should be able to point out, Benning has improved significantly as a GM over the course of his tenure here. With the exception of the Miller trade, which is obviously still up in the air, his trades have generally been pretty solid over the last two/three years or so, and his signings this offseason have been solid. While I would have waited to see how the season played out, I'm not altogether unhappy. At the very least it should give Benning the time he needs to complete the rebuild. This way there's no question about it. If we're not contending by the time this extension is up, he's screwed the pooch. If we are, he's done his job. This! He def has. Not perfect, but no GM ever is. If people can’t give credit where credit is due, I’m not sure what to say. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I guess this is why Boeser's contract isn't done yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECKO Canuck Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Very well earned. I have never been this excited for a canucks team going into a season and for the future of the canucks I think JB has built a great team. Congrats JB 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I personally don't see the need to sign a GM before his pact is up. Nor do I buy that he is under pressure, or handcuffed, if he's working without an extension for next year. Last related, but uncommon and still important conversation. Its still a bottom line driven business. Fans want the best long term team. The owner wants a plan that returns bums in seats, PPV and brand based revenue streams. Which is, likely, the real reason we ''bought'' players like Myers, Miller, Ferland. One round of play off's pays for all of them. A few extra seats and views in between is pure profit. Same reason we signed goalie Miller, and free agents in between. Which also means Jim listens to his owner. Hence talks of an extension... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nucker 67 Posted August 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2019 The owners also believe that Benning has built a playoff team, and he's being rewarded. Congrats Jim! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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