Do you really think Benning will do that? He seems like an honest guy, what you're suggesting is more of a Gillis move.


You've suggested it before by threatening to waive players who don't waive their NTC's, I've never heard of this kind of stuff happening in the NHL.
- Nucker101

Benning better learn. His nice guy attitude let Vrbata and Hamhuis walk for nothing

Do you not think if Benning went to Sutter and asked him to waive he would say Hell Ya?


Edler is different . I would go to him and say give me a list of 8 teams . He will say no. You ask LV if they expose Edler and a fourth for their second round pick. You don't need his approval
- VANTEL

What are your expectations for a return? This is Brandon Sutter were talking about. You can't quick fix this. I'd be happy if they traded him but you can't just go sign any ufa your heart desires, it's a two-way street.

next year is gonna be a mirror image to this year I'd guess.
- LeftCoaster

you think they can eclipse the man games lost?

But don't look at Eriksson's
- Nucker101

Why the hell are we signing expensive FA's to long term deals?

I actually think you will be screaming more than me when they trade Edler or Tanev
- VANTEL

Benning brought in Sutter(who's 28) to grow as a vet with the future core, I think he thinks the same about Tanev(who's 27).

I think he'll consider approaching Edler, but who knows if Edler will say yes.

Benning better learn. His nice guy attitude let Vrbata and Hamhuis walk for nothing
- VANTEL

He's not afraid to approach players, but he's not going to bully anyone into waiving. Very few GM's would do that to a long serving veteran player.

Good. Next year's draft class is looking great
- Nucker101

I actually think you will be screaming more than me when they trade Edler or Tanev
- VANTEL

If they trade them for peanuts, i'll scream.

If they get a proper return, i'll be happy.

If they trade them for peanuts, i'll scream.

If they get a proper return, i'll be happy.
- golfingsince

you think they can eclipse the man games lost?
- Bettmanhatesus

It's an issue every year.

you think they can eclipse the man games lost?
- Bettmanhatesus

You realize Dorsett is 80 of those games right?

and fall and winter and spring.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I am not wound up at all but truthfully I am looking forward to Game 82 next year .I will borrow my friends limo and offer free rides to the airport.

Throw another shrimp on the barbie

If they trade them for peanuts, i'll scream.

If they get a proper return, i'll be happy.
- golfingsince

What if you think the proper return is peanuts?

I am not wound up at all but truthfully I am looking forward to Game 82 next year .I will borrow my friends limo and offer free rides to the airport.

Throw another shrimp on the barbie
- VANTEL

You'll probably pick up Trent Klatt to play with the twins.

You realize Dorsett is 80 of those games right?
- golfingsince

Seriously, people act like this team wouldn't suck without these "man games lost"

It's such a misleading number.

You realize Dorsett is 80 of those games right?
- golfingsince

What if you think the proper return is peanuts?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Complain that there weren't enough peanuts.

What if you think the proper return is peanuts?
- A_SteamingLombardi

I know a thread......

Do you not think if Benning went to Sutter and asked him to waive he would say Hell Ya?


Edler is different . I would go to him and say give me a list of 8 teams . He will say no. You ask LV if they expose Edler and a fourth for their second round pick. You don't need his approval
- VANTEL

Like i was saying NTC or not Edler can be forced to leave if JB gets creative.
Asset management if we get solid value.

You'll probably pick up Trent Klatt to play with the twins.
- golfingsince

In Sweden? Sure why not.

I am not wound up at all but truthfully I am looking forward to Game 82 next year .I will borrow my friends limo and offer free rides to the airport.

Throw another shrimp on the barbie
- VANTEL

I'm looking forward to game 1 of year 5.

I'm looking forward to game 1 of year 5.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Complain that there weren't enough peanuts.
- Nucker101

You have already thought Gillis and Bennings trades were for peanuts almost always

I'm looking forward to game 1 of year 5.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Is next year, year three?

Seriously, people act like this team wouldn't suck without these "man games lost"

It's such a misleading number.
- Nucker101

Aside from Gudbranson and Dorsett, most of the regulars have played close to a full season.

It's not like Hansen will get more games for us next year.