The rumour was there was 2x2nd round picks and Bieksa was going to be extended 4yrsx4.5 mil . One of the picks was a 2016 so Canucks nixed it. That is why I am pissed
- VANTEL

SJ might have nixed it for all we know.

Lucic isn't tough, he's a POS like Marchand, he plays dirty and because he's no longer on Boston, he won't get HALF the leniency the NHL gives Bruins players. You think we're hated because of Burrows and formerly Kesler and Lapierre, we'd be twice as hated with Lucic on our team. LA can have him, he's never been the same since the Stanley Cup season and he's wanting a raise on his 6 mil contract for 12 goals? No thanks.
- DariusKnight

Well it's moot now so we don't really need to discuss it more

The rumour was there was 2x2nd round picks and Bieksa was going to be extended 4yrsx4.5 mil . One of the picks was a 2016 so Canucks nixed it. That is why I am pissed
- VANTEL

Neither of them were rumours. Dreger was speculating as was McGuire. No factual basis

Exactly
- bezz44

Agreed also.

SJ might have nixed it for all we know.
- Nucker101

1040 said Canucks nixed it according to Sekeres who was at the draft

Still hoping they trade both Bieksa and Lack for seconds, Benning got greedy with Bieksa(maybe he's aware that fans are ripping on him for his negotiations).

1040 said Canucks nixed it according to Sekeres who was at the draft
- VANTEL

If true then Benning pulled a Gillis.

No way he's worth a second easily.
- thundachunk

34 y/o bottom pairing guy with a 4.6 cap hit and deteriorating skillset. I certainly wouldn't pay that, but I think his reputation around the league might just pull it off. From what I've seen he has been bottom pairing material since 2012

If true then Benning pulled a Gillis.
- Nucker101

This is what Sekeres was reporting at 4.10 today

Still hoping they trade both Bieksa and Lack for seconds, Benning got greedy with Bieksa(maybe he's aware that fans are ripping on him for his negotiations).
- Nucker101

I doubt that fans are influencing his choices
For all we know Benning was asking for their 2nd and they were offering their 4th and an AHL player

34 y/o bottom pairing guy with a 4.6 cap hit and deteriorating skillset. I certainly wouldn't pay that, but I think his reputation around the league might just pull it off. From what I've seen he has been bottom pairing material since 2012
- bezz44

Yup

Well it's moot now so we don't really need to discuss it more
- VANTEL

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Well played sir.

I see all these posts now Benning needs to trade? Who exactly are we trading to get this?

Goalie market looks dry. No old players traded today except between an uncle and his nephew.

Bigger names like Sharp Kessel Dion Staal none moved

34 y/o bottom pairing guy with a 4.6 cap hit and deteriorating skillset. I certainly wouldn't pay that, but I think his reputation around the league might just pull it off. From what I've seen he has been bottom pairing material since 2012
- bezz44

If Benning walked away from even one second after trading Garrison for a late 2nd last year...I don't know what to say. If he walked away from two 2nds then he's just stupid.

If Benning walked away from even one second after trading Garrison for a late 2nd last year...I don't know what to say. If he walked away from two 2nds then he's just stupid.
- Nucker101

I'm still pissed about that Garrison trade. Lots of people were indifferent on here last year but IDK how he didn't go for at least a 1st

If Benning walked away from even one second after trading Garrison for a late 2nd last year...I don't know what to say. If he walked away from two 2nds then he's just stupid.
- Nucker101

What is it about this position that makes GM overvalue all of our assets.

Clearly Benning and Gillis don't know the fine line between arrogance and confidence.

If Benning walked away from even one second after trading Garrison for a late 2nd last year...I don't know what to say. If he walked away from two 2nds then he's just stupid.
- Nucker101

Yeah, unless he was trying to court another team to get SJ to sweeten the pot and it backfired on him. If SJ really had that deal on the table I'd have taken it and ran.

Yeah, unless he was trying to court another team to get SJ to sweeten the pot and it backfired on him. If SJ really had that deal on the table I'd have taken it and ran.
- DariusKnight

There is a rumour a team from the East has shown interest

I'm still pissed about that Garrison trade. Lots of people were indifferent on here last year but IDK how he didn't go for at least a 1st
- bezz44

I was also one of those people who was left scratching their head over that one as well. First of all, it's not like Garrison had a terrible season or what have you, and the fact he was just beginning to really establish himself as a Canuck, makes the whole thing a bit of a gong show, in my opinion.

I was also one of those people who was left scratching their head over that one as well. First of all, it's not like Garrison had a terrible season or what have you, and the fact he was just beginning to really establish himself as a Canuck, makes the whole thing a bit of a gong show, in my opinion.
- Zogg

No need to panic yet. We want Lack and Bieksa traded at the draft. Makes ZERO difference if it's on Friday or Saturday.

There were a bunch of teams interested in acquiring a goalie. Only one has so far. Lots of options still available.

I was also one of those people who was left scratching their head over that one as well. First of all, it's not like Garrison had a terrible season or what have you, and the fact he was just beginning to really establish himself as a Canuck, makes the whole thing a bit of a gong show, in my opinion.
- Zogg

Led the D corps in scoring and the previous year was probably our most consistent D-man. Huge headscratcher