He’s a rental, Tanev is a rental, Markstrom is a rental. It’s ok to rent, but long term you end up paying more.
- 1970vintage

I think we just turned into a super team but I will confirm with Tanner first.

Anybody wonder maybe Madden let it be known he was never going to sign in Van?
- manvanfan

I don't think so, at least not yet. He still has 2 yrs left. Why would he show his cards already? I'm more concerned about Rathbone doing this.

We'll see on that bro.
- VanHockeyGuy

Benning would not give up the picks if he thought it was a rental. He propbably had talks with the agent

So what is the issue, trading a second to get a proven top 6....you would rather a second round pick that may never play in the NHL, or are your concerns for Utica.
- Makita

2nd for a rental?

More to come...

Benning would not give up the picks if he thought it was a rental. He propbably had talks with the agent
- VANTEL

I'll so NFU you if you're wrong>

I'll so NFU you if you're wrong>
- VanHockeyGuy

Hey man, no need for that kind of language in here. We're all friends....

Hey man, no need for that kind of language in here. We're all friends....
- NewYorkNuck

that's how we roll

I'll so NFU you if you're wrong>
- VanHockeyGuy

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I know everyone thinks Benning is a moron but a guy that loves his prospects and draft picks does not trade for a rental.

2nd for a rental?

More to come...
- VanHockeyGuy

2nd also keeps him from going to any of the teams in the Pacific race.

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I know everyone thinks Benning is a moron but a guy that loves his prospects and draft picks does not trade for a rental.

- VANTEL

Bookmarked

Bookmarked
- VanHockeyGuy

Dillon is next

Benning would not give up the picks if he thought it was a rental. He propbably had talks with the agent
- VANTEL

That's what I was thinking.

I don't think so, at least not yet. He still has 2 yrs left. Why would he show his cards already? I'm more concerned about Rathbone doing this.
- carsonagenic

Was talk about Madden wanting to turn pro last summer. Maybe Canucks see him 3 years in NCAA and 1 year in Utica like Gaudette.

he's a rental
- VanHockeyGuy

Man are you ever a pessimist, good trade.

I don’t hate the deal, but I don’t love it either. This is a huge risk, huge, which leads me to believe Benning’s under some pressure to make the playoffs. The rebuild was obviously over when they acquired Miller but he at least had term, they just gave up a lot for a rental player who scored 13 goals in 82 games last year.

5 on 5 he’s a play driver but his shot isn’t what it used to be, or he’s extremely unlucky, either way it’s a lot for a player that might not want to re-sign with the team. What if they miss the playoffs?

I don’t hate the deal, but I don’t love it either. This is a huge risk, huge, which leads me to believe Benning’s under some pressure to make the playoffs. The rebuild was obviously over when they acquired Miller but he at least had term, they just gave up a lot for a rental player who scored 13 goals in 82 games last year.

5 on 5 he’s a play driver but his shot isn’t what it used to be, or he’s extremely unlucky, either way it’s a lot for a player that might not want to re-sign with the team. What if they miss the playoffs?
- Pacificgem

Don't sweat it. Marky's gonna will them in there himself.

I don’t hate the deal, but I don’t love it either. This is a huge risk, huge, which leads me to believe Benning’s under some pressure to make the playoffs. The rebuild was obviously over when they acquired Miller but he at least had term, they just gave up a lot for a rental player who scored 13 goals in 82 games last year.

5 on 5 he’s a play driver but his shot isn’t what it used to be, or he’s extremely unlucky, either way it’s a lot for a player that might not want to re-sign with the team. What if they miss the playoffs?
- Pacificgem

Odds are long of us not making it. So lets see what a reset on his game with a new team does for him. A 2nd and a prospect isn't a huge bill to pay for a 27 yr old top 6 player. We do need to resign him though. And IF he can return to form and be another Miller?
Worth the risk to me.

I think we just turned into a super team but I will confirm with Tanner first.
- VANTEL

They’re probably the class of the Pacific, still doesn’t make me think they are bound for greatness. Everyone on the radio keeps saying Toffy is a scoring winger with grit and toughness, but he was playing for the kings, who are grit and toughness. Put him in an orca and he’ll be a wussy just like the rest of them.

I don’t hate the deal, but I don’t love it either. This is a huge risk, huge, which leads me to believe Benning’s under some pressure to make the playoffs. The rebuild was obviously over when they acquired Miller but he at least had term, they just gave up a lot for a rental player who scored 13 goals in 82 games last year.

5 on 5 he’s a play driver but his shot isn’t what it used to be, or he’s extremely unlucky, either way it’s a lot for a player that might not want to re-sign with the team. What if they miss the playoffs?
- Pacificgem

Then Benning’s probably gone. I can’t imagine that’d break your heart.

I don’t hate the deal, but I don’t love it either. This is a huge risk, huge, which leads me to believe Benning’s under some pressure to make the playoffs. The rebuild was obviously over when they acquired Miller but he at least had term, they just gave up a lot for a rental player who scored 13 goals in 82 games last year.

5 on 5 he’s a play driver but his shot isn’t what it used to be, or he’s extremely unlucky, either way it’s a lot for a player that might not want to re-sign with the team. What if they miss the playoffs?
- Pacificgem

Why don’t you and VHG start a new clique, you could call yourselves the “what if’s” and female dog about everything Benning

Why would Eriksson forego any salary owed to him?
- 1970vintage

Having a role and fitting in is just as important to these athletes. Its a pride thing. But on the money side it makes sense too, as said, after this summer's payment. He could get more of what is actually owned on a new contract or at least same on a show me deal. Other teams could use a bottom six LE for bottom six money not top 6 of course.

Don't sweat it. Marky's gonna will them in there himself.
- Load Management

If they miss the playoffs Benning will look foolish and probably lose his job, if they get in and TT scores a few goals here and there, it looks ok. Hard to judge right now.

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I know everyone thinks Benning is a moron but a guy that loves his prospects and draft picks does not trade for a rental.

- VANTEL

That’s all he’s done while in Vancouver. Sutter is the longest serving player he’s acquired by trade, yeah for Sutters balls!

Then Benning’s probably gone.
- CubanBuffet

I'd say this move solidifies his fate if the canucks fail to make the playoffs. If he makes it, hes good, if they fail, hes 100% gone.

I don’t hate the deal, but I don’t love it either. This is a huge risk, huge, which leads me to believe Benning’s under some pressure to make the playoffs. The rebuild was obviously over when they acquired Miller but he at least had term, they just gave up a lot for a rental player who scored 13 goals in 82 games last year.

5 on 5 he’s a play driver but his shot isn’t what it used to be, or he’s extremely unlucky,either way it’s a lot for a player that might not want to re-sign with the team. What if they miss the playoffs?
- Pacificgem

I honestly laugh when I see comments like this. Burkie and Gillis have both said that stuff doesn't change their plan.

Aquilini has been on all year about how he likes the new Canucks and their direction. He extends Benning and the coaching staff to fire them?

I forget who was on the SN650 this week (an ex player) laughing how insane the thought of firing Green was.

This has been an extertaining year and the fans love the team as you can tell at the Sedins retirement ceremony so do you really believe Bennings job will come down to one month?