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And as I said, the one you dug up from the past was an unrealistic one. And as I showed, it was based on your prediction. In fact it was designed to be the exact converse of your prediction, i.e. "not X" Is it somehow my fault that you declined to define "look good once they got there", and left me...

I'm talking about your two non-testable hypotheses here Cliffy: http://www.canuckscorner.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=337317#p337317 You yourself called them "untestable hypotheticals". :D Deacon Cliffy of the Church of the Poison Mind... Yes, yes, I did, because that's what they are. Untestable, spe...

Yeah, you set unrealistic thresholds because you didn't want your faith in Jimmy's incompetence shaken. Your prediction was that the Canucks would make the playoffs on 2019, and "look good once they got there". You could not be persuaded to define "looking good", so I offered "win six games" as an ...

You're just a guy who seems to have a lot of faith that Jimmy is not doing a very good job. I have stated, explicitly and quantifiably, what evidence I would accept that the rebuild is going well. Now I have been skeptical, but I've also tried to keep an open mind. If the Canucks win six games in t...

I think we'll see a few guys move up and down after the under 18's. Scouts love to base judgments on 1 tournament for whatever reason. You've explained why it's dangerous (players, especially young players, can be very inconsistent, and you want to avoid basing decisions on small sample sizes) but ...

No matter how many times people give their reasons for being comfortable, it's "blind faith"... Is there any level of Canucks performance that would convince you that Benning is not a genius GM? You certainly haven't given that impression. You made a bold prediction (and hey, I still give you props...

- he had to move Kesler anyway. As you so well described, Benning could have held out for better terms , and indeed considered doing so. He made a strategic decision not to, because he didn't want to sacrifice the 2014-2015 season. I submit that it would have been better to sacrifice the season for...

I mean, he could have held out and gotten a better return on Kesler? Why didn't Benning think of that?!?! You need to read further up the thread. As Hockey Widow explained, Benning did think of that. He decided it was more important to get on with the 2104-2015 season without distractions. I disagr...

Ya I'm happy with the results...Next year must be a playoff year though. Absolutely, the proof of the pudding is in the playoffs. Are you content with the rebuild progress if the Canucks just make the playoffs next year, or is there some specific level of performance you will be looking for once th...

Nice to quote me but don't forget the part that said I agreed with him not strong arming any of those other players. Yes Benning had a choice, I don't see anyone disputing that. But his choices were extremely limited, which is the part you forget. Kesler, waived to 1-2 teams, depending upon who tel...

I see the EK delusion is still reigning supreme around here. It's a pleasant fantasy. I'm on board until that bubble inevitably bursts. I will say though, should the lotto balls (or Bettman) favour us and we snag the 1st pick (fantasy on top of fantasy), I think the former fantasy may become a real...

Fucking Benning-bashers... :lol: Pointing out that Benning had more options that people usually ascribe to him isn't "bashing"; it is, if anything, "excuse dismissal". But if you believe that the rebuild is going brilliantly, and has been since Benning took the reins, then you don't think he needs ...

Can you remind me again how exactly did Benning screw this up. My memory is bad. I keep remembering NMC, NTC or something along those lines. These are frequently brought up as reasons why the re-build was not accelerated, but Garrison had trade protection and was moved out expeditiously. To me that...

Can you remind me again how exactly did Benning screw this up. My memory is bad. I keep remembering NMC, NTC or something along those lines. These are frequently brought up as reasons why the re-build was not accelerated, but Garrison had trade protection and was moved out expeditiously. To me that...

Can you remind me again how exactly did Benning screw this up. My memory is bad. I keep remembering NMC, NTC or something along those lines. These are frequently brought up as reasons why the re-build was not accelerated, but Garrison had trade protection and was moved out expeditiously. To me that...