Squamfan Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoreanHockeyFan Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Just now, DefCon1 said: So we trade him for an AHLer, not even a 6th round pick? hmmm makes sense Maybe Benning "ran out of time" to add the pick to the trade call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Just now, SNuck said: Also we're not trading anyone because of the covid situation. but we ARE winning the cup this puts us over the top 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Virtanen#18 said: Maybe... just maybe... Aqua ordered JB to pull this move to save the dressing room?? ever thought some of our players got really upset coz of Gaudette?? I'm just saying there is the slightest possibility, that's all... these are just humans after all.. they have the right to judge and be upset seeing how their own families have suffered! Look. I get and understand the argument and possible position of this regarding covid and attitudes around it. I even get the owner may have stepped in. But this LITERALLY looks and appears like you dangled an attractive young asset and took the first stolen bike a meth addict offered you. Have been researching Highmore and there is nothing, like literally nothing that makes him stand out. Average skater. mediocre face off numbers. Mediocre on ice numbers. Only shining moment was a goal in the playoffs. If this is literally the best Benning could get for Gaudette who is around a .3 ppg sophomore in his career thus far and shown to arrive for big games on a team lacking any sort of centre depth at the moment than he's absolutely validated the comments about his inability to manage his assets or make viable trades towards the long term health and future of this team. Again, I feel as though this was a trade for the sake of making a trade and once the name was out there the first offer thrown looks like it was accepted 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 minute ago, DefCon1 said: So we trade him for an AHLer, not even a 6th round pick? hmmm makes sense he's not an AHL'er, he's played 24 games in Chicago this year and had 4 points in 9 games for the Hawks in the bubble p[layoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakuRaku Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 minute ago, stawns said: do you know anything about Highmore? Yes... he's a borderline NHL player... got 2 points in 24 games, 5'11, already 25 yrs old... plays LW! good depth player for Utica!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksJay Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) I'm a pretty big Benning supporter but Pearson contract and this trade back to back is not helping.... I didn't have high hopes for Gaudette and best case scenario was a 3rd C but his defensive play and faceoff skills were lacking. I'm hoping for a Motte type situation to change my mind on this move but at first glance, I'm not a fan. I guess the question is, was Gaudette a 3rd or even a 4th line C on a cup calibre team? Probably not. So maybe they don't want to keep going down this path whereas Pearson can be a 3rs or even 4th liner on a contender... Edited April 12, 2021 by CanucksJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -SN- Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 TBH folks I'm just happy we all have something to talk about. 3 4 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Just now, Squamfan said: He should stick to quoting radio stations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, UKNuck96 said: It’s not so binary. Gaudette was probably not going to make it here, not strong enough defensively and no space to move up either as a centre. a trade either this season or next was likely but I think the return here is a bit low. hes a streaky middle 6 offensive centre, he was never going to get a high return Tanner Pearson just got paid handsomely for being a middle six forward. Benning bought HIGH on him and sold LOW on Gaudette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinatcc Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Squamfan said: Benning basically proves he can draft but not develop. Gaudette has or had potential and Benning just squandered his development Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoastcanucks777 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 It is a simple explanation ....Maybe Benning wanted Tryamkin to have his #88 back next year when he comes back to Van....and then remembered too late Tryamp isn't coming and Gaudette had #96......Deal gone bad! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Just now, Warhippy said: Look. I get and understand the argument and possible position of this regarding covid and attitudes around it. I even get the owner may have stepped in. But this LITERALLY looks and appears like you dangled an attractive young asset and took the first stolen bike a meth addict offered you. Have been researching Highmore and there is nothing, like literally nothing that makes him stand out. Average skater. mediocre face off numbers. Mediocre on ice numbers. Only shining moment was a goal in the playoffs. If this is literally the best Benning could get for Gaudette who is around a .3 ppg sophomore in his career thus far and shown to arrive for big games on a team lacking any sort of centre depth at the moment than he's absolutely validated the comments about his inability to manage his assets or make viable trades towards the long term health and future of this team. Again, I feel as though this was a trade for the sake of making a trade and once the name was out there the first offer thrown looks like it was accepted Highmore had a heckuva playoffs for the Hwks last year and, by all accounts, is a high energy, physical guy who is more of a traditional bottom 6 player than Gaud. Everyone loves Motte........you can't judge every player based on points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 The only way this makes sense is if Gaudette wasn't a good team mate. Are there other issues we don't know about? One thing about Gaudette I've noticed is he's a showoff. Kicked his new bride in the head during one of his displays, like the cellies when he scores. He doesn't just celebrate his goals, he thinks he's Superman. He loves the attention, and who knows, maybe he's got a big ego? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stawns Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Virtanen#18 said: Yes... he's a borderline NHL player... got 2 points in 24 games, 5'11, already 25 yrs old... plays LW! good depth player for Utica!! why would he be in Utica when he's already had a good playoffs and this full season in Chicago? You're just crying because you don't like the trade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-SN- Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 minute ago, NUCKER67 said: The only way this makes sense is if Gaudette wasn't a good team mate. Are there other issues we don't know about? One thing about Gaudette I've noticed is he's a showoff. Kicked his new bride in the head during one of his displays, like the cellies when he scores. He doesn't just celebrate his goals, he thinks he's Superman. He loves the attention, and who knows, maybe he's got a big ego? Every NHL player has a big ego. *Also, are we ripping on guys for celebrating goals now?? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Jim made a trade and stuff. Fully expecting the next trade to be Jake Virtanen for Zac Dalpe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 either Jim is staying based on these moves or he knows he is fired at the end of the season and is screwing up the team 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 minute ago, iinatcc said: Benning basically proves he can draft but not develop. Gaudette has or had potential and Benning just squandered his development Travis Green? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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