CaptKirk888 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 I don’t know, does GM stand for ‘greatly maligned’? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 I voted "No" not because I'm a debbie downer or trying to be negative simply because JB isn't a great GM. He has his shortcomings, but no way is he inadequate, stupid, or bad in any way. Just simply adequate enough and has some really good moments. On the spectrum or great and horrible, he is kinda in the middle of average for me. Next few years will likely decide his legacy as a GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 He's been a solid GM for Vancouver. He created an issue for himself in signing Eriksson to this much term, but he also got handed a lot of issues that he's worked his way through. Have been happy with him. Every GM out there has a trade or signing or two that they would like to have a redo on, but its how the league works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) He's had his ups and downs and his hits and misses like any GM, but we're finally starting to see the fruits of his labors His drafting has been fantastic, his trade game has begun to improve, UFA's and contracts are hit and miss but that's just how she goes He's not the god some make him out to be, but he's not the sieve the folks around here calling for him to be fired every week believe he is either I think he's done pretty well the last few years Edited October 2, 2020 by Coconuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) How he handles this off-season (and the next) will determine (*MY OPINION*.......not stating it as a fact) whether he's a great GM vs merely a good GM. With Loui still on the books (unless he retires), Benning can't afford to make another mistake like that. Stay away from the UFA circus. Guys get typically overpaid (and get term). Target cheaper UFAs (if any are available). Edited October 2, 2020 by NewbieCanuckFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 According to the OP, JB is either a "great gm" or "not a great gm". Solid discussion points. I think fan for 42 isn't a great OP. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bissurnette Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 31 minutes ago, The Listening said: Benning has done a lot in the 5 years, lots of ups and downs, but in the end, he's turned the team from a sinking ship to a beacon of hope. A place where star players actually want to come play. People look at the negatives way too harsh, but Benning has done a lot of good to put the team into a position where we can competitively compete for a playoff spot. It comes down to whether he can properly tweak the supporting players and give Hughes and Pettersson the support they need to alleviate the pressure off of them. Quoted for emphasis. Couldn't have said it better myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bissurnette Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 32 minutes ago, AriGold2.0 said: I came here to say this.. If they trade for OEL I will be highly disappointed and trust he actually has no idea what he's doing. Or that you have no idea what you're talking about. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold2.0 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Just now, Vanuckles said: Or that you have no idea what you're talking about. Yeah, that must be it. I spend $10,000 a year on season tickets and go to over 50% of games, good job though... 7 years left at 8.25M How do you figure you would fit that in when Petey and Quinn will make over $16 combined.. Where is this magic cap room coming from ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bissurnette Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, AriGold2.0 said: Yeah, that must be it. I spend $10,000 a year on season tickets and go to over 50% of games, good job though... 7 years left at 8.25M How do you figure you would fit that in when Petey and Quinn will make over $16 combined.. Where is this magic cap room coming from ? Season ticket holder here too bud. Doesn't mean jack sh*t. Because they can't make any other moves after they acquire OEL? EDIT: Maybe let's hold off and see what happens before claiming that a NHL GM has no clue and us outsiders know better then them. Edited October 2, 2020 by Vanuckles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold2.0 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Just now, Vanuckles said: Season ticket holder here too bud. Doesn't mean jack sh*t. Because they can't make any other moves after they acquire OEL? Well, we disagree there as well. I find season ticket holders are some of the more intelligent people as they have a higher general interest in the team, you must be an ice pack guy. What moves could you possibly make to clear room for OEL ? You'll be clearing out prospects and picks to shed the dead weight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_19 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Although he's done well this past season, I don't think he's quite made up for his earlier blunders. I think this off season will help determine if last year was a fluke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bissurnette Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, AriGold2.0 said: Well, we disagree there as well. I find season ticket holders are some of the more intelligent people as they have a higher general interest in the team, you must be an ice pack guy. If you say so. 4 minutes ago, AriGold2.0 said: What moves could you possibly make to clear room for OEL ? You'll be clearing out prospects and picks to shed the dead weight. Guess it's settled then. Clearly I'm not as smart as you. Edited October 2, 2020 by Vanuckles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Team is in a much better position than when he took over. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 OP should have added a second poll, 'Was Mike Gillis a great GM?' with the exact same options. Would have been an interesting case study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Toews said: OP should have added a second poll, 'Was Mike Gillis a great GM?' with the exact same options. Would have been an interesting case study. Or best GM in Canucks history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Does Benning think that us CDC'er are great fans? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetterssonOrPeterson Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 He's not great or awful. He's decent. Also, As GM, I know he has the final say, but the management team around him also deserves credit for the successes and failures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckleHorse Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 We will never know how much the bad is really his decisions remember in the early years he had to answer to Linden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bree2 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 3 hours ago, MoneypuckOverlord said: he's not *great*. UFA signings such as Loui Erickksson, Michael Del Zaster, Sam Gagne at 3 million dollars per year, when infact they are worth 1/5th that, the gudbranson trade, trading a 2nd for Linden Vey, does not help with his cause, but to be fair too, Vanek for Motte, 1st rounder for MIller, Toffoli trade, Trading Gudbranson for pearson, and a good draft record in the end makes him an OK gm in my books. upgraded from terrible to good in my books. there is not a GM in the league who is perfect and this thread is pretty dumb!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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