[News] Jim Benning to be named Canucks GM. Presser Friday.

[Super Nintendo Chalmers]

Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

Are you suggesting Round 2 might not come to an end at some point and may in fact go on indefinitely?

I'm assuming Dreger meant when the playoffs are over for the Bruins. I can't imagine Benning leaving with the team still in play.

[mrdonkey]

Curses. I was hoping with all my might it would be Feaster.

[FireGilbert]

Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

Are you suggesting Round 2 might not come to an end at some point and may in fact go on indefinitely?

lol well playoff hockey games can technically go on forever.

[mikephoen]

Just think... if Benning left the Bruins for the Canucks during the playoffs and then the Bruins won the cup, Benning would still get a ring.

Probably the only way a Canuck could ever get a Stanley Cup ring! Brilliant move by Linden.

[Troubamaker]

Originally Posted by Yamer

Possible. I wonder if Feaster did the same thing...

Can someone goto YUL airport and see if he is at the departure gate for the Vancouver flight?

[saXon]

The draft record during Benning's tenure isn't all that impressive. A few hits and misses with top 10 picks, and most don't even play for the club anymore.

Kessel
Hamill
Colborne
Caron
Seguin
Hamilton
Malcom Subban

If his mandate is to draft and trade away any worthwhile talent, then I'm all for him joining the Canucks ranks.

[OldSam]

So a first time executive in Linden may hire a never been a GM before (although qualified) and probably will pick a brand new coach, if the rumours are true? Not sure that is the smartest thing.

[T@T]

Originally Posted by mikephoen

Just think... if Benning left the Bruins for the Canucks during the playoffs and then the Bruins won the cup, Benning would still get a ring.

Probably the only way a Canuck could ever get a Stanley Cup ring! Brilliant move by Linden.

Except assistant GM's don't get a ring..as far as I know anyway.

[calgARI]

Originally Posted by T@T

Except assistant GM's don't get a ring..as far as I know anyway.

Everyone in the organization gets a ring pretty much. No league rule on this so anyone who is chosen gets one - not the same at getting name on the CUP. TV guys, trainers, etc. Definitely everyone in the Front Office gets one.

[TjRhythmic]

Originally Posted by calgARI

Everyone in the organization gets a ring pretty much. No league rule on this so anyone who is chosen gets one - not the same at getting name on the CUP. TV guys, trainers, etc. Definitely everyone in the Front Office gets one.

I have a good friend that worked for the oilers, in marketing, and he has 2 rings

[theoforever]

Originally Posted by TjRhythmic

I have a good friend that worked for the oilers, in marketing, and he has 2 rings

I'm not going to comment on your choice of friends.
It looks like your friend must know something about winning.

[FAN]

Originally Posted by saXon

The draft record during Benning's tenure isn't all that impressive.

His record in Buffalo when he was the director of amateur scouting is more impressive.

Originally Posted by OldSam

So a first time executive in Linden may hire a never been a GM before (although qualified) and probably will pick a brand new coach, if the rumours are true? Not sure that is the smartest thing.

For what it's worth, there are very few GMs who get a second chance. Heck, even guys like Feaster and Nonis were promoted from within rather than hired outright. It will be interesting to see who is the next coach of the Canucks. Linden talked about hiring an experienced career coach, but if Benning is the GM Houda's name has come up a lot.

[SHOGUN]

Bad news for the Flames. If he indeed gets hired, it would seem both organizations will be looking to go after the same type of players.

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by Yamer

Possible. I wonder if Feaster did the same thing...

Feaster didn't win the Cup in 2011

[Temporary_User]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

Feaster didn't win the Cup in 2011

[FAN]

Canucks fans and media seem to be discussing the possibility that Benning to Canucks is no sure thing if the Capitals come calling.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by FAN

Canucks fans and media seem to be discussing the possibility that Benning to Canucks is no sure thing if the Capitals come calling.

That is true, being the front runner doesn't mean he will pick them. I hear he is very comfortable out east.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Robbob

That is true, being the front runner doesn't mean he will pick them. I hear he is very comfortable out east.

his off season home is in Portland though, and Washington hasn't even contacted him

I think it's just media bringing something up, they can't write any more stories about Benning being a front runner and he may not be hired, if at all, for another few weeks

they still need to fill pages in that time

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by SHOGUN

Bad news for the Flames. If he indeed gets hired, it would seem both organizations will be looking to go after the same type of players.

all 30 teams are looking for the same type of player

[FAN]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

his off season home is in Portland though, and Washington hasn't even contacted him

I think it's just media bringing something up, they can't write any more stories about Benning being a front runner and he may not be hired, if at all, for another few weeks

they still need to fill pages in that time

Well considering that Benning's name has repeatedly come up in GM openings, it sounds like he's the guy that almost every team looking for a GM is going to interview. With that said, it does seem the Capitals are taking their time so the Canucks might get first crack if they are willing to make an offer.

Linden seem to be interviewing some quality candidates (Benning, Futa, and maybe Fenton?)