The Great Jim Benning Debate! (And personal insult thread)
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Ken Holland, considered a genius by many in this market. Drafted Svechnikov in the 1st round of the 2015 draft with Boeser still on board. In 2016 drafted Chylowski who isn't looking too good, then followed that up with the UFA signing of Nielsen. Then in the 2017 draft, drafted Rassmussen in the 1st round with so many good players still available like Necas for one. Holland - considered a genius by many, sure ain't looking so genius lately, but that being said, has made his share of mistakes. Like I said, a genius will make his mistakes on his way to his masterpiece. It's the big picture. Stop focusing on the place holders.
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I created one to that effect long ago:Strangelove wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2018 3:23 pm This thread should be entitled "Is Jim Benning a Genius?"
http://canuckscorner.com/forums/viewtop ... 8&start=15
I feel that in the mean time, The Dude has provided the definitive answer:
Geniuses create Masterpieces.
Therefore, if Benning creates a Masterpiece, he is a genius.
If he doesn't, he isn't.
In the context of an NHL executive, I would say that a Masterpiece would have to be a dynasty team (or as close as modern rules allow, say, 3 Cups in 6 seasons).
That's actually a more rigorous standard than any I proposed, so I'm happy to abide by it.
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My 2 bits is that he's definitely been a good drafting GM but thats only part of the equation. Plenty of teams with tons of young talent that suck.
Until the team gets out of the NHL basement under his hand he's no more than the GM of a shitty team who has drafted a few good forwards.
Until the team gets out of the NHL basement under his hand he's no more than the GM of a shitty team who has drafted a few good forwards.
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Not sure that you can look at them in isolation. The Pens traded Sutter because they didn't want to pay him. The Canucks acquired him knowing they had to (and did in a matter of days).
I didn't like the trade or the contract. Bonino was a cost-effective tweener C that was fine here in the role. The perfect placeholder, if you will.
I've always found it curious Benning going out and targetting specific players, cost be damned, when the team is full of holes throughout the lineup. It's not like we were a Brandon Sutter or Erik Gudbranson away from competing. When the team needs first line wingers, top-pairing dman, and the picks/prospects to acquire them, it's odd he'd go out and blow multiple picks/prospects/players for two depth guys, even if they are "high character" and full of "intangibles". To me, these kind of moves that epitomize the failed "rebuild on the fly" strategy.
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I've heard a lot of chatter about Holland on 650, which makes me worried that that's where the Aquilinis will go.RoyalDude wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2018 4:16 pm Ken Holland, considered a genius by many in this market. Drafted Svechnikov in the 1st round of the 2015 draft with Boeser still on board. In 2016 drafted Chylowski who isn't looking too good, then followed that up with the UFA signing of Nielsen. Then in the 2017 draft, drafted Rassmussen in the 1st round with so many good players still available like Necas for one. Holland - considered a genius by many, sure ain't looking so genius lately, but that being said, has made his share of mistakes. Like I said, a genius will make his mistakes on his way to his masterpiece. It's the big picture. Stop focusing on the place holders.
Holland is not a good GM. He hasn't had a dangerous team since Lidstom (drafted ten years before he became GM) retired. The team was carried by 1989 draft pick Lidstrom and 1983 draft pick Yzerman for decades, then fluked on 5th and 7th round picks Zetterberg and Datsyuk
Without the GOAT pieces he inherited, or the dumb luck in getting Zetterberg and Datsyuk, the Wings would have looked ... An awful lot like they do now. He had by far the highest payroll pre-cap, and Lidstrom in his prime, and managed one cup in 7 years before the lockout.
He's drafted one top-6 forward, one defenceman, one goalie, and a handful of tweener forwards in the last 18 drafts.
If he was a Good GM, the Wings wouldn't look like they currently do without Datsyuk.
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Hold on there! I just asked a simple question. No references whatsoever.Strangelove wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2018 3:23 pmDC, it's great to see you use the word "Genius" in regards to GMJB.DonCherry4PM wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2018 12:58 pmRD, do you agree that a "Genius" should be held to a higher standard than the average (or "every") NHL GM?
This thread should be entitled "Is Jim Benning a Genius?"
In fact, you should be chastising me for not staying on topic.
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I wonder if this is a function of his being a scout at heart. Most of us agree that his drafting is one of the better aspects (I would argue best) of his skillset. Perhaps the targeting you reference is just his application of that strength in an area where it, at times, may not be as effective (i.e. when the targets require trading assets rather then expending draft picks).Island Nucklehead wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2018 5:33 pm I've always found it curious Benning going out and targetting specific players, cost be damned, when the team is full of holes throughout the lineup.
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lol ESQ. Is Mantha (on pace for 55 points) not a top-6 forward, or are you referring to Larkin?
With such a terrible GM, it's amazing they managed to luck their way into three cups and 18 straight playoff appearances under his watch. You'd think after such a multi-generational run they'd be forgiven if they needed to rebuild. Their worst finish in the last 25 years is 25th. The Canucks, under Jim Benning, have finished better than 25th once.
If Holland isn't a good GM, there's no way you can have a good opinion of Jim Benning.
With such a terrible GM, it's amazing they managed to luck their way into three cups and 18 straight playoff appearances under his watch. You'd think after such a multi-generational run they'd be forgiven if they needed to rebuild. Their worst finish in the last 25 years is 25th. The Canucks, under Jim Benning, have finished better than 25th once.
If Holland isn't a good GM, there's no way you can have a good opinion of Jim Benning.
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I think you're absolutely correct, and it may be that he loved what he saw of these players (Sutter, Gudbranson) as amateurs, overlooking what they are as pros.DonCherry4PM wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2018 6:34 pmI wonder if this is a function of his being a scout at heart. Most of us agree that his drafting is one of the better aspects (I would argue best) of his skillset. Perhaps the targeting you reference is just his application of that strength in an area where it, at times, may not be as effective (i.e. when the targets require trading assets rather then expending draft picks).Island Nucklehead wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2018 5:33 pm I've always found it curious Benning going out and targetting specific players, cost be damned, when the team is full of holes throughout the lineup.
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Not sure that you can look at them in isolation. The Pens traded Sutter because they didn't want to pay him. The Canucks acquired him knowing they had to (and did in a matter of days).
I didn't like the trade or the contract. Bonino was a cost-effective tweener C that was fine here in the role. The perfect placeholder, if you will.
I've always found it curious Benning going out and targetting specific players, cost be damned, when the team is full of holes throughout the lineup. It's not like we were a Brandon Sutter or Erik Gudbranson away from competing. When the team needs first line wingers, top-pairing dman, and the picks/prospects to acquire them, it's odd he'd go out and blow multiple picks/prospects/players for two depth guys, even if they are "high character" and full of "intangibles". To me, these kind of moves that epitomize the failed "rebuild on the fly" strategy.
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Bonino was a cost affective tweener at the time.... yeah sure I guess (he did absolutely, embarrassingly SFA in the playoffs against the Flames) but hey let's leave out those good parts like how he is now making $4 million on a 4 year in Nashville after two seasons in Pittsburgh. Should we have kept him? Signed him to something similar or lost him to the market for zilch. Won't know and to you that doesn't matter
Not sure that you can look at them in isolation. The Pens traded Sutter because they didn't want to pay him. The Canucks acquired him knowing they had to (and did in a matter of days).
I didn't like the trade or the contract. Bonino was a cost-effective tweener C that was fine here in the role. The perfect placeholder, if you will.
I've always found it curious Benning going out and targetting specific players, cost be damned, when the team is full of holes throughout the lineup. It's not like we were a Brandon Sutter or Erik Gudbranson away from competing. When the team needs first line wingers, top-pairing dman, and the picks/prospects to acquire them, it's odd he'd go out and blow multiple picks/prospects/players for two depth guys, even if they are "high character" and full of "intangibles". To me, these kind of moves that epitomize the failed "rebuild on the fly" strategy.
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Bonino was a cost affective tweener at the time.... yeah sure I guess (he did absolutely, embarrassingly SFA in the playoffs against the Flames) but hey let's leave out those good parts like how he is now making $4 million on a 4 year in Nashville after two seasons in Pittsburgh. Should we have kept him? Signed him to something similar or lost him to the market for zilch. Won't know and to you that doesn't matter
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I don't think the Canucks needed either guy long-term. Like I said, Bonino was the ideal placeholder. He should've been used to buy the kids some time for another year and a half and traded as a valuable (and cheap) depth piece to team loading up.RoyalDude wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:04 pm
Bonino was a cost affective tweener at the time.... yeah sure I guess (he did absolutely, embarrassingly SFA in the playoffs against the Flames) but hey let's leave out those good parts like how he is now making $4 million on a 4 year in Nashville after two seasons in Pittsburgh. Should we have kept him? Signed him to something similar or lost him to the market for zilch. Won't know and to you that doesn't matter
It's always funny to hear people talk about Sutter "upping his game when it matters", how many meaningful games has the guy played in? Certainly none for this franchise.
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Jason Botchford said in the Provies that Elmer had a choice between Vatanen and Sbisa and picked Sbisa. Gesus Christ.
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everyone hates botchford, he imitates his god................Blob Mckenzie wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 10:07 am Jason Botchford said in the Provies that Elmer had a choice between Vatanen and Sbisa and picked Sbisa. Gesus Christ.
Can the Canucks just win a Cup within the next 5 years.
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It's Bitchfotd the bitch. So legitSKYO wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 10:19 ameveryone hates botchford, he imitates his god................Blob Mckenzie wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 10:07 am Jason Botchford said in the Provies that Elmer had a choice between Vatanen and Sbisa and picked Sbisa. Gesus Christ.
Vatanen traded to New Jersey for that bum Henriqur
Vatanen 2 goals 12 assists in 36 games
Sbisa 1 goal 9 assists in 24 games
Vatanen 5'-10" 185 lbs
Sbisa 6'-2" 210 lbs
The golden knights are raving about Sbisa. Shrimp Vatanen gets traded
Both are 27 years of age
Bubbles quoting Bitchford. Gold Jerry
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Sutter 2 goals in 2 games since coming back from his injury
“Tyler Myers is my guy... I was taking to Scotty Bowman last night and he was bringing up his name, and saying he’s a big guy and big guy need big minutes to play, he is playing great for ya… and I agree with him… He’s been exceptional” - Bruce Boudreau