I'm guessing DW he has a rep for being difficult.
- thundachunk

Essentially throwing JB under the bus then? What we do know is KB was house hunting DW also knew this, if he waited until the bottom of the 9th to drop that on JB, he is a POS and you either tell him to (frank) off, jack up the price and insist for a prospect and/or pick. Failing that we trade him Markstrom for a 5th & 7th next year.

Essentially throwing JB under the bus then? What we do know is KB was house hunting DW also knew this, if he waited until the bottom of the 9th to drop that on JB, he is a POS and you either tell him to (frank) off, jack up the price and insist for a propect and/or pick. Failing that we trade him Markstrom for a 5th & 7th next year.
- VanHockeyGuy

Wilson is known for being a jackass. That one is not on Benning.

As teams around us get better this season and we fall, old core will start waiving to move on. JB can make his intentions known to them now by simply not signing anyone but some cheap depth after moving a old contract.

Essentially throwing JB under the bus then? What we do know is KB was house hunting DW also knew this, if he waited until the bottom of the 9th to drop that on JB, he is a POS and you either tell him to (frank) off, jack up the price and insist for a propect and/or pick. Failing that we trade him Markstrom for a 5th & 7th next year.
- VanHockeyGuy

What's weird is that if Benning and co. were really pissed, they wouldn't have talked trades again yet the McNally trade happened. Either the "Canucks are pissed" thing is overblown or just speculation or Benning is a very forgiving guy who doesn't hold grudges.

Wilson is known for being a jackass. That one is not on Benning.
- LordHumungous

I thought jackass GM's can never make trades though, Wilson seems to make a few...

Petition signed.
- Marwood

Awesome - hopefully we can drum that clown off the radio.

Wilson is known for being a jackass. That one is not on Benning.
- LordHumungous

Hope that's true, I'm not entirely sold on his GM skills yet.

Looks like you got some bites today. Congrats.


- EagleNuck

It's not a chironomid but it works.

What's weird is that if Benning and co. were really pissed, they wouldn't have talked trades again yet the McNally trade happened. Either the "Canucks are pissed" thing is overblown or just speculation or Benning is a very forgiving guy who doesn't hold grudges.
- EagleNuck

Feck that.

Feck that.
- VanHockeyGuy

Well it has to be one or the other..

Well it has to be one or the other..
- EagleNuck

Of course it's speculation by some media idiots on twitter, Benning never said he was "pissed"

Of course it's speculation by some media idiots on twitter, Benning never said he was "pissed"
- A_SteamingLombardi

U gotta believe the Aquillinis send down a mandate to TL.
That being a playoff contender.
TL n JB both work under that mission goal hence a retool.
So far last year produced results.
JB hired WD n started his vision off n then made roster changes.
Vrbata signing indicated JB's skill n judgement on UFA's.
Dorsett n Richardson were further examples.
Vey n Sven n Clendenning dealt with depth issues that we lacked with nothing in Utica that was helping soon other than Corrado.

Upcoming season will prolly be both interesting n not playoff bound.
A good time for the transition process to show progress.
The 2-3 yrs with NTC's expiring n good prospects seasoned n ready look bright.
It won't get the nob totally done but 2-3yrs much can change n prospects will boom or bust n dictate where we stand.
Much work yet to do n changes be ongoing but 2-3yrs is a long time to see the New Canucks on ice.
- Nighthawk

Try rhyming the last words in alternating lines - more effective in poem writing

- EagleNuck

I think JB got played. The way this turns out is a good measure of his skills.

Now he gets to work face to face with Rollie, let's see what happens.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I thought he had been working with him for a while now.

I thought jackass GM's can never make trades though, Wilson seems to make a few...
- EagleNuck

I think Wilson being the 'veteran' was trying to pull a fast one on the rookie GM JB and JB told him to shove it up his ass. Probably changed the deal at the last minute like Nonis did in the Lou deal to TO.

I thought he had been working with him for a while now.
- docmorgan

He's been working with Cloutier

I think Wilson being the 'veteran' was trying to pull a fast one on the rookie GM JB and JB told him to shove it up his ass. Probably changed the deal at the last minute like Nonis did in the Lou deal to TO.
- LordHumungous

Could very well be, I would hope so for JB. If KB goes somewhere else it's pretty well confirmed.

He's been working with Cloutier
- A_SteamingLombardi

Well I hope they at least inflated the beach balls correctly.

Still don't know who dropped the ball on the KB deal JB or DW?
- VanHockeyGuy

Based on the information leaked out, and also using common sense (i.e. it was always going to be a 2nd rounder for Bieksa straight up and there were no other negotiating 'intricacies' involved), you've got to believe it was Wilson that nixed the deal at the last moment. If that was the case, I too would be pissed off, especially given that the Canucks focus was on moving up via the trade and they had worked on this deal for some time (according to sources and even some of the comments made by Benning).

As someone pointed out, maybe it was Wilson trying to take advantage of a rookie GM and hence not worried about the fall out. Sh*tty move if that's the case

Sharks agree to five-year deal with Brenden Dillon at about 3.2 per, so unlikely KB signs a 3 year at 12 mil. Well played Mr. Wilson well played.

Well I hope they at least inflated the beach balls correctly.
- docmorgan

Cloutier taught him to ignore the beachballs and concentrate on pucks

Based on the information leaked out, and also using common sense (i.e. it was always going to be a 2nd rounder for Bieksa straight up and there were no other negotiating 'intricacies' involved), you've got to believe it was Wilson that nixed the deal at the last moment. If that was the case, I too would be pissed off, especially given that the Canucks focus was on moving up via the trade and they had worked on this deal for some time (according to sources and even some of the comments made by Benning).

As someone pointed out, maybe it was Wilson trying to take advantage of a rookie GM and hence not worried about the fall out. Sh*tty move if that's the case
- Zogg

Then SJ is the last place I want to see KB.

Cash?
- LordHumungous

Come down to San Jose and watch the media rushes for yourself.

The guys love it down here. No pressure and a good life.

nice info man! seems like you're great at digging up information.

can you tell me when the last time the nucks won a cup was?

i've been checking several sites but i just cant seem to find any indication that they won one. thanks in advance!
- sensnucksnocups

Here's a hint... Johnny Bower and Tim Horton were alive


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