I wouldn’t put Whitey in with the BB’s, he’s more of a keeping it real kinda guy.
- 1970vintage

I haven't been around much lately, but I assume its still a daily thing to rip on Benning's track record?

Are you suggesting that had the trade not occurred, Hunter could have played more NHL games in Vancouver?
- 1970vintage

Not where I was going but since you went there yes he would have definitely played more than 14 games or whatever he played

I haven't been around much lately, but I assume its still a daily thing to rip on Benning's track record?
- WhiteLie

Not where I was going but since you went there yes he would have definitely played more than 14 games or whatever he played
- Redmile247

So, as a Flames fan, do you concede the loss, or accept my stance as a wash?

So, as a Flames fan, do you concede the loss, or accept my stance as a wash?
- 1970vintage

You can have the win lol it’s a mean nothing trade to me

Is games played the measuring stick? Even if most of those games were losses?
- 1970vintage

Yes. Shinkaruk was a bust. Grand has been productive for 100+ games. Easily a win.

And yet he is going to get a contract with the Canucks.
- 1970vintage

Or various other teams. Not that many guys can produce at the nhl level first full year. Defensive liability for sure, but the offensive upside would get a waiver from a lot of clibs imo.

Pullijarvi is gonna be a star. Just not in Edmonton.
- thundachunk

I dont know, i think he might be added to the bin of top 10 pick bust edmonton has managed to squander with pularvi, yak and whoever else

I dont know, i think he might be added to the bin of top 10 pick bust edmonton has managed to squander with pularvi, yak and whoever else
- neem55

Double hip surgeries. Kid could be done. I hope not

Double hip surgeries. Kid could be done. I hope not
- CanuckDon

I think, much like JV, he was rushed and it stunted his growth. Needs a change of scenery and different expectations.

Double hip surgeries. Kid could be done. I hope not
- CanuckDon

Demko had hip surgery, not necessarily a deal breaker

Double hip surgeries. Kid could be done. I hope not
- CanuckDon

I’d love to see him do well elsewhere. Any (frank) you to to the coilers im always happy about

Demko had hip surgery, not necessarily a deal breaker
- NorthNuck

It can seriously impact his skating. He may rebound but he has diminished value for sure because of it

I’d love to see him do well elsewhere. Any (frank) you to to the coilers im always happy about
- neem55

It can seriously impact his skating. He may rebound but he has diminished value for sure because of it
- CanuckDon

Good time to trade for him?

Good time to trade for him?
- NorthNuck

They want a 3rd liner

JP for JV ?

I don’t know, just trying to pick a fight, guess it isn’t working. I mean come on, you have three hours on me, I’ve barely had my first coffee and you're probably already on your third beer.
- 1970vintage

You saucy SOB!!!!

They want a 3rd liner

JP for JV ?
- Redmile247

I'd rather keep JV. Let them have Goldy

In the context of my original post, getting a fair deal isn't playing hardball. I like the deal, he did well; but Edler getting market value on a 2-year deal isn't some home-run win.

Someone said it was time for him to play hardball and I just don't see him as that kind of GM. I have a few areas where I wish Benning was stronger, but overall I have been fine with and understood many of his moves, even when they dont work out
- WhiteLie

Fair enough. I think JB definitely is an old boys club kinda. Word is bond, no shenanigans kinda guy....

I'd rather keep JV. Let them have Goldy
- NorthNuck

If you don’t want goldy why would they ?

Good time to trade for him?
- NorthNuck

We have a Hutton for sale

If you don’t want goldy why would they ?
- Redmile247

If he's not traded I'd keep him to start the year

We have a Hutton for sale
- CanuckDon

Not for much longer if we don’t qualify him, lol

I haven't been around much lately, but I assume its still a daily thing to rip on Benning's track record?
- WhiteLie

Between miller trade and the impending overpayment of myers, there’s not much positive. I for one really like what Miller brings, but now i find myself hoping we don’t make the playoffs next year even though i think this od a bubble team... which kind of sucks. If we made it to the playoffs and pulled a first round upset that could be another positive outcome i guess

We have a Hutton for sale
- CanuckDon

Goldy seems like a not bad piece for edmonton too, they need someone on that powerplay and for all his faults he can do that