Canucks: 5 Worst Jim Benning Trades Adam Kierszenblat | October 30, 2024 Jim Benning was the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks from May 23, 2014 until Dec. 5, 2021. During his time as GM, he made questionable signings, free agents, and…
Canucks News & Rumors: Linden, Benning, Beauvillier & More Sartaaj Bhullar | November 10, 2023 In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, former president of hockey operations Trevor Linden and former general manager (GM) Jim Benning commented on their tenure with the…
Canucks’ 3 Worst Draft Picks of the Benning Era Alex Wauthy | June 28, 2023 The fans and the media love to dissect ex-general manager (GM) Jim Benning’s tenure with the Vancouver Canucks. From his mind-boggling trades, inept signings, and inability to manage the cap,…
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Candidates: Jim Benning Alex Wauthy | May 27, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs fired general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas on May 19. Rumors speculating the exact reason the team, and specifically, team president Brendan Shanahan, decided to move on…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Jim Benning Andrew Forbes | February 9, 2022 With a franchise that’s been around as long as the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s not always possible to remember every player that has pulled on that storied blue and white…
Canucks’ GM Jim Benning’s Biggest Signings and Trades Sartaaj Bhullar | January 8, 2022 The Vancouver Canucks have fired Jim Benning after eight seasons as the team’s general manager (GM). The former scout-turned-GM attempted to help the team transition through a rebuild. During his…
Canucks’ News & Rumors: Benning, Green, Boudreau & More Sartaaj Bhullar | December 6, 2021 In the latest edition of the Vancouver Canucks’ News & Rumors, the organization makes major moves to start a new era. The Canucks have fired general manager (GM) Jim Benning.…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flyers, Oilers, Senators, Maple Leafs Jim Parsons | December 6, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a number of coaches and executives were fired in a 24-hour period. What’s next for the Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers? Meanwhile, Connor McDavid got…
Canucks Fire Benning & Green, Bring In Boudreau & Walker Matthew Zator | December 5, 2021 The inevitable has finally happened, the Vancouver Canucks have fired general manager (GM) Jim Benning, assistant GM John Weisbrod, head coach Travis Green and assistant coach Nolan Baumgartner. Replacing Green…
Canucks’ Slump Puts Season In Jeopardy Kyle Grimard | November 20, 2021 It’s easy to overreact through the early stages of the regular season. Teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings all slumped out of the gate…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Panthers, Canucks, Canadiens Jim Parsons | November 19, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it’s not Bruins or bust for goaltender Tuukka Rask. Does that mean a team like the Edmonton Oilers would have a shot at the netminder?…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Bruins, Oilers Jim Parsons | November 17, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, no immediate changes are coming to the Vancouver Canucks, even if the team needs a boost to get on track. In Colorado, rumors of defenseman…