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Jim Benning

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,…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

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…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks: 5 Worst Jim Benning Trades

Adam Kierszenblat | January 28, 2023

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…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis

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…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

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…

Categories Canucks History, Hockey History

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.…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Vancouver Canucks

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…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

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…

Categories News, Vancouver Canucks

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…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

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?…

Categories Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, Vancouver Canucks

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…

Categories Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks & Travis Green Tuning Out Noise Amid Early Struggles [Video]

Matthew Zator | November 17, 2021

It’s no secret that the Vancouver Canucks have stumbled out of the gate to start the 2021-22 season. With struggles, come scrutiny from the media and fanbase, especially in a…

Categories Vancouver Canucks
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