Dallas close on Russell per Lebrun. Big mistake for Benning to let Russell go first, IMO. He'll be reacting to the market, rather than dictating it.

I wouldn't mind if Benning did nothing at all so a few fringe fans would finally take the plunge and cheer for a different team. It would be so peaceful around here if we removed the asset management crowd
- CanuckDon

You are dreaming bud, these fans are gutless, they don't have the balls to switch teams. They'll be here whining all summer long, it would be great if they all pulled a Phucker, but it ain't happening.

That's why I asked if it was sarcasm...I'm having a hard time understanding why JB can be blamed if the supposedly 3 teams are not willing to give what Hamhuis is worth. If it's Dallas as DH said he'd like to go, you and everyone else like Hertzman are thinking take whatever you can get, I disagree, Hamhuis is worth more than 56th overall
- Makita

Because it's easier to blame Benning without have a clue about what goes on from one GM war room to another. Way easier to assign blame and point fingers from the outside.

Thanks no worries, I guess I'll move on as I seem to be taking this out of context.
- Makita

sounds good. we will drop it.

Makita happened
- TJTD

WTF... I don't swallow your view like others

Then it would be just the circle jerk gang and you guys can jerk on all day long about the canucks and mediocrity in general. Sounds like fun.
- bloatedmosquito

Glad to see you are ready for the plunge! What's your backup team?

Bob McKenzie Retweeted
Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 3m3 minutes ago
Believe the Dallas Stars are close on Kris Russell

I see it as his fault where as by 12pm today, if say the best those 3 teams offer is a 2nd and JB says "no I will just keep him and lose him for nothing if i don't resign him. Rather than get a 2nd for him now and still be able to resign him in July 1 if i want to."

EDIT: Btw I did respond to your sarcasm msg and clarified what I meant
- Retinalz

You just take the best deal there is and move on. If he wants to sign him again in the summer im sure it wont be a problem.

Well if you don't comment on all the constant complaining post, but you will on the people making excuses for Benning post...interesting.

I'm not making excuses for JB, I can't believe the naivety that if he can't get a good return it's his fault.
- Makita

I don't think you are paying attention if you believe I haven't been calling out people for blaming Benning for idiotic reasons.

See my reactions on here following both the Granlund and Larsson trades......but hey if it makes you feel better paint me with whatever koolaid coloured brush you like.

Dallas close on Russell per Lebrun. Big mistake for Benning to let Russell go first, IMO. He'll be reacting to the market, rather than dictating it.
- nucks_94

It's kind of hard to dictate the market when you only have 3 customers instead of 29.

Bob McKenzie Retweeted
Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 3m3 minutes ago
Believe the Dallas Stars are close on Kris Russell
- GloveHandStrong

Bob McKenzie Retweeted
Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 49s49 seconds ago
Kris Russell to Dallas Stars pending a trade call

No, but it is something that I consider an attribute of good management. Again I do think Benning will get something done today but as tiring as it is to hear people constantly complaining about every move or non move made, I find it equally annoying listening to people making excuses for Benning on every move or non move.

Like I said at some point he bears some responsibility and it isn't only the market, players, etc. that continues to be thrown around as why this team doesn't get much for it's players.
- belcherbd

Russel to the stars

Dallas close on Russell per Lebrun. Big mistake for Benning to let Russell go first, IMO. He'll be reacting to the market, rather than dictating it.
- nucks_94

If Russell goes first then Benning will have one less competitor so he should be able to get more you'd think

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 2 Min.Vor 2 Minuten

Believe the Dallas Stars are close on Kris Russell
- AustrianCanuck

If true we could be getting played by Nill.

Russel gone to Dallas.

You are dreaming bud, these fans are gutless, they don't have the balls to switch teams. They'll be here whining all summer long, it would be great if they all pulled a Phucker, but it ain't happening.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Avs making some solid moves

If Russell goes first then Benning will have one less competitor so he should be able to get more you'd think
- Redmile247

Only so many places he'll go, and now Dallas is likely no longer an option.

Then it would be just the circle jerk gang and you guys can jerk on all day long about the canucks and mediocrity in general. Sounds like fun.
- bloatedmosquito

You're right moaning and groaning is much more productive.

If we might trade Hamhuis to Boston, then hopefully not for Khokhlachev (unless Vey is part of the deal)

If Russell goes first then Benning will have one less competitor so he should be able to get more you'd think
- Redmile247

Maybe so but depends on what other teams r out there wanting Hammer.
Could be a last minute deal.

I don't think you are paying attention if you believe I haven't been calling out people for blaming Benning for idiotic reasons.

See my reactions on here following both the Granlund and Larsson trades......but hey if it makes you feel better paint me with whatever koolaid coloured brush you like.
- belcherbd

Not painting you with a brush at all, just an observation based on your post. You've always posted reasoned objective comments

If Russell goes first then Benning will have one less competitor so he should be able to get more you'd think
- Redmile247

Not if there's no longer any (frank)in buyers

You're right moaning and groaning is much more productive.
- A_SteamingLombardi

You're right moaning and groaning is much more productive.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Or he has nothing intelligent to add lol