Rumor: Benning has green light to make a trade and is working the phones. Trying to fix "chemistry"

[Killer Orcas]

Dark days as a Canucks fan.

I mean how darker can they get really? I have been a fan since the run in 82. We as Canucks fans have been in a dark room more often than not. This is just another chapter of our misery. Until the management team and or owner changes it stays the same sadly.

 

[RandV]

This is another rumor that smacks of a reporter following a player agent's crumbs. Because who is in a position to know that Benning is making trades AND has identified a locker room cancer? You can almost certainly count the number of people on one hand and none of them are going to leak that info. Follow who this kind of rumor benefits. It potentially sets up the team to have difficulty moving supposed locker room cancers, right? So a player who has been asked to waive their no-trade clause or perhaps a player who has a chance of being considered a cancer, but doesn't want to move. Or mayyybe a good player who wants out (maybe even asked for a trade) and is hoping to stir up trade interest.

Either way, it's obviously questionable that this rumor is coming from a reliable source. Not saying it won't lead to anything, but the shape of the rumor is not straightforward.

That's what you would think but this is the Jim Benning Canucks. They leak like a sieve, trashing players being moved out is perfectly normal, as is the team devaluing it's players before trading them. If a rumour came from Canucks media that there's a "cancer" in the locker room, it's because Benning's management is looking to trade a popular/valuable player and pre-empting the public response.

 

[93LEAFS]

If they allow him to label one of their highly talented players a cancer to save his job, I feel bad for Nucks fans.

 

[rumrokh]

That's what you would think but this is the Jim Benning Canucks. They leak like a sieve, trashing players being moved out is perfectly normal, as is the team devaluing it's players before trading them. If a rumour came from Canucks media that there's a "cancer" in the locker room, it's because Benning's management is looking to trade a popular/valuable player and pre-empting the public response.

Are there good examples establishing this pattern? I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just unfamiliar with Canucks management trials and tribulations, so I'm curious.

 

[Gstank]

Are there good examples establishing this pattern? I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just unfamiliar with Canucks management trials and tribulations, so I'm curious.

IM a Canucks fan and that is completely made up, by a Leafs fan nontheless

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Why not just fire Green?

 

[lawrence]

From all Canuck communities and all the information that’s been posted, it seems like benning and Francesco are too close of friends for benning to even be fired right now. That might be a problem. That’s something closer to the truth than one of our younger guys being a cancer in the room. That’s news to me actually.

 

[Celtic Note]

More of these activities will clearly fix any issues that exist.

 

[HolyGhost]

lets see how many crazy trade ideas fans can come up with

 

[Brobust]

Benning will not get fired because he is FA's Yes-man. Smartly, Benning builds up every move as an FA idea. So therefore FA looks at the team and thinks there is nothing wrong with the moves being made but is probably something wrong in the locker room.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

I mean how darker can they get really? I have been a fan since the run in 82. We as Canucks fans have been in a dark room more often than not. This is just another chapter of our misery. Until the management team and or owner changes it stays the same sadly.

You could be me who's a fan of both the Canucks and Habs.

 

[Killer Orcas]

You could be me who's a fan of both the Canucks and Habs.

You've got a Cup or 2 at least in your Habs closet but yah a dark year indeed. I'm a fan of the Blue Jays as well so there is some hope .

 

[Twine Tickler]

Don't forget we save the 1.2M we have been paying on the Kessel retention

yup that as well. Didn't mention that only because that largely cover the raise from the Mo deal. Not all of it, but some.

I think the conversation has changed. Campbell is our starter and we have a really expensive backup we need to move this summer.

I disagree. I love soup as much as anyone. I can't imagine the team without him for sure, and realistically I definitely could see a world where he is our true #1 beyond this year. But the truth of the matter is, when Petr comes back, it will be a 60:40 or 55:45 split. Campbell will get the majority of the games, but Petr will be used as originally intended. Jack is playing absolutely stellar, and its been that way for almost 365 days now. I personally don't expect to see a major regression, but he won't be posting a .944 all year.

People are massively sleeping on Mrazek. He looked great in the preseason and has a lengthy career as a 1A/B guy. He's going to steal a handful of starts, and it will likely dampen the contract demands to a certain degree. He wants to be a Leaf, he's made that abundantly clear. We want him to be a Leaf. Something will get done

 

[23Monahan]

Green. Green needs to go. If not him then Benning. Or both. Keeping Green was the ultimate offseason debacle

Uhhhhh you know keeping green was Bennings decision right?

 

[Sinistril]

Uhhhhh you know keeping green was Bennings decision right?

Uhhhhhhhh yes f***ing obviously?

 

[Lt Dan]

You could be me who's a fan of both the Canucks and Habs.

Sorry about that, but you have an awesome avatar. Baesy Ridley is the best!

 

[Rubi]

I wonder if Elias Pettersson is available and what would it take to get him?

 

[Canuck86]

lets see how many crazy trade ideas fans can come up with

nothing new...that is everyday every thread on this site

 

[NYVanfan]

wont fire green because he just re-signed and ownership is cheap (Bourdeau, Julien, etc would cost a LOT)

there is something going on however that is more than just the roster construction. Even though the blueline is a weakness, especially on the right side, the team is a complete mess defensively -- blown assignments, huge gaps, terrible passes and giveaways, weak on the boards. Pretty much looks like an AHL blueline out there most nights (even when not playing Hunt, Burroughs and Bowey). But they have looked like crap since Tanev left, which makes me think it is something with Green. Brad Shaw has made zero difference as far as I can tell, but who knows maybe he'd make a diff as the head coach.? Another week of this and the season is a virtually write-off, I dont know how long they can wait.

Which is to say while a trade is needed -- specifically Miller for a young RHD and a 1st (Schneider or so), but that wont help that much immediately

 

[Rubi]

After watching a news story it sounds like Benning is just looking to nibble around the edges of the team and try to get a few depth players.. particularly on defense.
Benning probably doesn't have the guts to do anything major.

 

[Rubi]

To Do List:

#1: Fire Green and hire a quality coach instead. Good coaching can make a huge difference. Look at the impact that Sutter has had on the Flames.

 

[UrbanImpact]

I wonder if Elias Pettersson is available and what would it take to get him?

Canucks would be foolish to trade him now when his stock is down and as he looks like he is playing injured or without confidence.

It literally looks like The Monstars from Space Jam took away his abilities.

This would be the worst time to trade a franchise asset, when his stock is low.

 

[Cupless44]

The title of this thread is about as horrifying as it gets for Canucks fans.

How can this consistently proven totally incompetent man still be allowed to make any trades or personel decisions?

 

[Saucechucker99]

Scary stuff if you are a canucks fan.

 

[Rubi]

I hope he's calling Treliving. I'm sure the Flames would be interested in Pettersson.