Tony G. advocating Benning moving aside at the end of the year, if he's agreeable, and getting a competent management group in here. Says there's some nice pieces he's put together (Boeser/Pettersson) but his overall body of work is not pretty.
- LeftCoaster

I think it would be a good move if he agree's

I think it would be a good move if he agree's
- VanHockeyGuy

I'm sensing Linden and Benning won't be extended

I'm sensing Linden and Benning won't be extended
- LeftCoaster

I'm sensing Linden and Benning won't be extended
- LeftCoaster

Oh gawd that would excite me.

I'm sensing Linden and Benning won't be extended
- LeftCoaster

- VanHockeyGuy

Oh gawd that would excite me.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Oh gawd that would excite me.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I just don't see any pattern with Benning, I can't see what he's trying to accomplish, maybe that's because of ownership though? I don't know....he pisses me off!!

I'll use the Flyers as an example, because I follow them too, I see a pattern with Hextall's moves. When he came on in 2014 they started to rebuild the defence through the draft when they added Sanheim and Provorov to add to Ghost, Morin and Hagg (who were drafted by Holmgren).

He took three goaltenders in 2015, one in 2016 and one in 2017, that's five goalies in three years.

He also added a bunch of picks in the past three years in the first three rounds and took four centers in the first two rounds the past two years. I can see what he's doing.

With Benning I don't know what he's doing....It frustrates me!!!

- LordHumungous

I just don't see any pattern with Benning, I can't see what he's trying to accomplish, maybe that's because of ownership though? I don't know....he pisses me off!!

I'll use the Flyers as an example, because I follow them too, I see a pattern with Hextall's moves. When he came on in 2014 they started to rebuild the defence through the draft when they added Sanheim and Provorov to add to Ghost, Morin and Hagg (who were drafted by Holmgren).

He took three goaltenders in 2015, one in 2016 and one in 2017, that's five goalies in three years.

He also added a bunch of picks in the past three years in the first three rounds and took four centers in the first two rounds the past two years. I can see what he's doing.

With Benning I don't know what he's doing....It frustrates me!!!
- LeftCoaster

Exactly, all this talk of trading for a top 9 forward is a real head scratcher. Aquilini hired two rookies to be his yes men

24th, behind Colorado.

Exactly, all this talk of trading for a top 9 forward is a real head scratcher. Aquilini hired two rookies to be his yes men
- A_SteamingLombardi

Get a shrewd hockey man who's well connected and has the respect of his peers.

24th, behind Colorado.
- A_SteamingLombardi

nice

Get a shrewd hockey man who's well connected and has the respect of his peers.
- VanHockeyGuy

It's rumoured Aquilini wants an established GM, look for Ken Holland to be hired, he's a compete at all costs kinda guy and just as bad as Benning

Biega in Tanev out. I think it's time to get rid of Tanev while he has value.

Vanek playing with the twins. Boeser with Gagner and Eriksson.

Biega in Tanev out. I think it's time to get rid of Tanev while he has value.

Vanek playing with the twins. Boeser with Gagner and Eriksson.
- LeftCoaster

Too late!

- A_SteamingLombardi

Too late!
- Atomic Wedgie

No it's not, someone is always willing to take the chance if they think it'll help them win.

No it's not, someone is always willing to take the chance if they think it'll help them win.
- LeftCoaster

So all you need to do is find an NHL GM who thinks that Tanev will help them win?

If you find that guy, let me know. I'm looking to trade Komarov and Bozak.

I just don't see any pattern with Benning, I can't see what he's trying to accomplish, maybe that's because of ownership though? I don't know....he pisses me off!!

I'll use the Flyers as an example, because I follow them too, I see a pattern with Hextall's moves. When he came on in 2014 they started to rebuild the defence through the draft when they added Sanheim and Provorov to add to Ghost, Morin and Hagg (who were drafted by Holmgren).

He took three goaltenders in 2015, one in 2016 and one in 2017, that's five goalies in three years.

He also added a bunch of picks in the past three years in the first three rounds and took four centers in the first two rounds the past two years. I can see what he's doing.

With Benning I don't know what he's doing....It frustrates me!!!
- LeftCoaster

It's rumoured Aquilini wants an established GM, look for Ken Holland to be hired, he's a compete at all costs kinda guy and just as bad as Benning
- LeftCoaster

But is he a yes man?

Not one of the defensemen on this team should be here when this team is ready to compete.

- bloatedmosquito

So all you need to do is find an NHL GM who thinks that Tanev will help them win?

If you find that guy, let me know. I'm looking to trade Komarov and Bozak.
- Atomic Wedgie

Tanevs minutes on the canucks vs tanevs minutes on any other team wont be the same. Hes relied upon like crazy here, hence the plethora of injuries. Give him a proper d partner and lessen his work load and he will be fine