Hopefully this team rids itself of the Benning virus soon. The man is as dumb as a board. A simpleton from Alberta who is way above his head. Time to move on from Dim Jim. Let the oilers have him. What a moron.

I'm gonna play the experience card here, sorry; "assistant to the regional manager" could mean he's responsible for the southern area of Alberta for th AJHL.

What ruby said sounded great, but it was stupid, like Bennng
- LeftCoaster

Actually no it wasn’t, the guy held a position and had a voice, regardless of how you want to downplay it, that’s what round table discussions involve.

So if BOTH hughes and lockwood join which players come out of the lineup?

So if BOTH hughes and lockwood join which players come out of the lineup?
- SMBDragon

Is Lockwood expected to sign? AHL? NHL? Or go back for his 4th year?

Is Lockwood expected to sign? AHL? NHL? Or go back for his 4th year?
- storm88

He is deciding on whether to turn pro or not
Cant see him going straight to nhl except to give him a taste

So if BOTH hughes and lockwood join which players come out of the lineup?
- SMBDragon

Does it really matter?

Poo and Motte?

Does it really matter?

Poo and Motte?
- 1970vintage

I miss GudPoo

I miss GudPoo



- storm88

Poodey

Hopefully this team rids itself of the Benning virus soon. The man is as dumb as a board. A simpleton from Alberta who is way above his head. Time to move on from Dim Jim. Let the oilers have him. What a moron.
- Slip and slap

Pete?

Pete, It’s me John. John Weisbrod. We worked together in Boston. I was sitting over there minding my own business when I just happened to look up and caught you out of the corner of my eye. I said to myself “that has to be Peter Chiarelli over there” and sure enough here you are. Great to see you, so what’s going on, I hear you’re on the market again?

Green will play him 8 minutes and staple him to the bench in the 3rd.
- Makita

i hope not. Id imagine they will het him right into the powerplay/offensive scemes. But it will nit be game 1.

Does it really matter?

Poo and Motte?
- 1970vintage

Ya, no it really doesn’t. I do hope Lockwood signs thiugh as he seems to have put the shoulder issues behind him.

Pete?

Pete, It’s me John. John Weisbrod. We worked together in Boston. I was sitting over there minding my own business when I just happened to look up and caught you out of the corner of my eye. I said to myself “that has to be Peter Chiarelli over there” and sure enough here you are. Great to see you, so what’s going on, I hear you’re on the market again?
- 1970vintage

You know, there are many here that want JB gone, but until now I am yet to read a suggestion of replacement.....everyone seems to blindly want him gone without any knowledge of if there's even a suitable replacement. Cart before the horse

Let's hear ideas for this

You know, there are many here that want JB gone, but until now I am yet to read a suggestion of replacement.....everyone seems to blindly want him gone without any knowledge of if there's even a suitable replacement. Cart before the horse

Let's hear ideas for this
- SMBDragon

Same with changing the D.

UFA!

Change for changes sake, because it can't be any worse.
unless it is worse.

You know, there are many here that want JB gone, but until now I am yet to read a suggestion of replacement.....everyone seems to blindly want him gone without any knowledge of if there's even a suitable replacement. Cart before the horse

Let's hear ideas for this
- SMBDragon

Stevie Y is a pipe dream, but could always talk to him. Ed Willies suggested the AGM of Vegas has got a lot of consideration around the league, so he’s a viable option.

Here’s a few from an article about Seattle expansion, but gets the gist:

Kelly McCrimmon: The Golden Knights assistant GM was integral to the Vegas expansion draft and their success during their inaugural season. He knows hockey talent and now knows his way around the NHL.

Mark Hunter: Maybe the best hockey evaluator NOT in the NHL, Hunter’s stock is rising every time Mitch Marner, Patrick Kane, Matthew Tkachuk, Bo Horvat and many more contribute to the NHL game.

Laurence Gilman: The former assistant GM in Phoenix and Vancouver is now in Toronto in a similar role. He helped the NHL build the expansion draft rules and would be a great choice. He is also very close to DeBonis.

Ron Francis: The former Carolina GM is getting a lot of credit for the young, fast Hurricanes’ roster. His low-key approach is complimented by his thorough evaluation of talent.

Steve Yzerman: The architect of the Lightning team is on every list of potential GM openings. As it should be.

Mike Futa: The L.A. Kings assistant GM has tremendous ties to junior hockey. His player personnel background should make him a viable candidate.

Same with changing the D.

UFA!

Change for changes sake, because it can't be any worse.
unless it is worse.
- dbot

I could go to 8 rinks and replace half the D

I could go to 8 rinks and replace half the D
- VANTEL

sure you can but its not necessarily gonna be better than what we have now
different doesn't mean better/improved
grass isn't always greener

sure you can but its not necessarily gonna be better than what we have now
different doesn't mean better/improved
grass isn't always greener
- Brooks_Light

We've had the pleasure of Watching Edler/Tanev guide us to the bottom 5 three years running...I'm thinking the grass is gonna be greener bro lol

And I don't mean Travis Greener...

Hopefully this team rids itself of the Benning virus soon. The man is as dumb as a board. A simpleton from Alberta who is way above his head. Time to move on from Dim Jim. Let the oilers have him. What a moron.
- Slip and slap

Whoa...calm down champ!

lol

We've had the pleasure of Watching Edler/Tanev guide us to the bottom 5 three years running...I'm thinking the grass is gonna be greener bro lol

And I don't mean Travis Greener...


- LordHumungous

I agree we suck - the D is not good - but the list of UFA D is not enticing. For example can Gardiner replace Edler? Or Myers instead of Tanev? If you can believe it he's been more injury prone than both Tanev and Edler together. I don't have the answer how to fix the D but I don't think its through a complete overhaul by means of UFA - and trading is extremely hard no matter who the GM and what assets you have.

I agree we suck - the D is not good - but the list of UFA D is not enticing. For example can Gardiner replace Edler? Or Myers instead of Tanev? If you can believe it he's been more injury prone than both Tanev and Edler together. I don't have the answer how to fix the D but I don't think its through a complete overhaul by means of UFA - and trading is extremely hard no matter who the GM and what assets you have.
- Brooks_Light

Edler-Stecher
Gardiner-Schenn
Hughes-Tanev

Hutton, Sautner

Basically the best we can do for next year unless we make a big trade

You know, there are many here that want JB gone, but until now I am yet to read a suggestion of replacement.....everyone seems to blindly want him gone without any knowledge of if there's even a suitable replacement. Cart before the horse

Let's hear ideas for this
- SMBDragon

Please. There is always a replacement, in every job in life. Interviewing candidates for a job before you have made a vacancy is a bit rude no? The usual names will be tossed around but no one in here is really plugged into the industry.

Edler-Stecher
Gardiner-Schenn
Hughes-Tanev

Hutton, Sautner

Basically the best we can do for next year unless we make a big trade
- NorthNuck

haha yeah man Gardiner and Myers are possibly the "best"/most attainable UFAs available and I don't think either are better than Edler/Tanev - not to mention the fawking contracts they're gonna want..

other options that arnt old+30 are Stralman, Nemeth, Rutta, Chiarot, Sustr, Benn

realistically it'll be...
Edler Stecher
hughes Tanev
Hutton Juolevi
Grab some popcorn and watch the place burn down

haha yeah man Gardiner and Myers are possibly the "best"/most attainable UFAs available and I don't think either are better than Edler/Tanev - not to mention the fawking contracts they're gonna want..

other options that arnt old+30 are Stralman, Nemeth, Rutta, Chiarot, Sustr, Benn

realistically it'll be...
Edler Stecher
hughes Tanev
Hutton Juolevi
Grab some popcorn and watch the place burn down
- Brooks_Light

Just wait until whichever 3rd pairing D wins a cup and Benning overpays fit his experience. Who knows, you knuckle draggers out there could get Goody back for OJ and a 4th.

Whoa...calm down champ!

lol
- LordHumungous

Right? I mean I’m certainly not for Jim but this was vicious.

Just wait until whichever 3rd pairing D wins a cup and Benning overpays fit his experience. Who knows, you knuckle draggers out there could get Goody back for OJ and a 4th.
- 1970vintage

Knuckle draggers?? (frank) you