[Report] Canucks to part ways with Judd Bracket

[-Vintage Canuck-]

 

[Provost]

Interesting to see the other topics from beginning.

 

Folks kept saying there is nothing to the rumours of an issue and it would work out. 
Then they gradually moved their goalposts to “well maybe he won’t sign but that doesn’t mean there were any issues”.

 

Too many similar reports from too many different sources.  It was pretty obvious to most folks for months.  It is fine that they couldn’t come to an agreement, that happens.  Benning publicly said way back when Gear was promoted that he did it so he and Weisbrod could be more involved in day to day scouting, and Brackett pretty clearly didn’t want to stay with a reduced role.
 

At the same time it is totally reasonable to be upset that the one department that is excelling in the organization is changing directions and losing a very talented lead.  Benning has better nail the next couple of drafts or this becomes a bigger story as he has made his bed here.  The statement even makes it clear that it was the team’s decision to go in another direction... not that Brackett just chose to leave to pursue other opportunities.

 

If you hear before next season that Weisbrod is taking this department over, then we know we are in trouble...

 

 

Edited May 29, 2020 by Provost

[JoshuaGuy]

Glad I already had JD Burke blocked on Twitter.

[Where's Wellwood]

Before all the reaction comes in here, I have to wonder: Do other teams (and by extension the fans) follow these kinds of letting go's and hirings like we do?

This isn't like Linden leaving. He was President of the team.

 

Do other teams' changes in Director of Amateur Scouting also get publicised like this?

[Rush17]

Let it be

 

Spoiler

 

[24K PureCool]

Only in Vancouver would this separation require a media release. 

 

Well Judd now have some real high expectations to live up to. 

[Squamfan]

Fire Benning!!!!!!!!!!! The Canucks are going back to crappy drafting.

[Rush17]

Just now, 24K PureCool said:

Only in Vancouver would this separation require a media release. 

 

Well Judd now have some real high expectations to live up to. 

Judd only reached his level of exceptionalism because of the structure and belief Jim Benning created and placed in him. I wish him the best and we will do just fine without him. Give it 2 years and this won't seem like big news. Judd was the director of scouting. All of those NCAA recommendations came from the entire scouting staff not just Judd. Best of luck fella. We want to win a cup and I trust Jim's talent evaluation over that of Judd. Jim has a ring and was the one that transformed our scouting department. I have no fears.

[Squamfan]

 

[24K PureCool]

1 minute ago, Squamfan said:

Fire Benning!!!!!!!!!!! The Canucks are going back to crappy drafting.

Lol already a quality thread. 

[theo5789]

4 minutes ago, Squamfan said:

Fire Benning!!!!!!!!!!! The Canucks are going back to crappy drafting.

We are eagerly awaiting what Taj has to say about this.

[scheif16]

here wo gooo

[Squamfan]

"With the 15th overpal pick the Vancouver Canucks select Emil Heineman" Jim Benning

[Nuxfanabroad]

Have to wonder if any rival teams somehow got in Bracket's ear with promises of a higher title, or significantly more riches?

[JM_]

Good things ahead for all involved. Hopefully Judd finds what he wants elsewhere. 

[Squamfan]

The three people who were the most responsible to select Petey have been forced out by Benning 

[kingofsurrey]

Just now, Squamfan said:

The three people who were the most responsible to select Petey have been forced out by Benning 

JB's ego will be his undoing.......    Looking forward to the club hiring an experienced GM next time. 

[Squamfan]

 

 

[48MPHSlapShot]

[Squamfan]

5 minutes ago, Squamfan said:

The three people who were the most responsible to select Petey have been forced out by Benning 

All because Benning wanted Glass