Posts About "Jordie Benn"
Canadiens: Looking Back at the 2017 Trade Deadline Acquisitions
May 1st, 2020 The 2016-17 season was an interesting one for the Montreal Canadiens. After a solid start turned into a second-half collapse in 2015-16, the team went into the offseason with a different outlook and added a number of key pieces to help them down the line. Related: All-Time Best Players for Defunct NHL Teams KHL star Alexander...
3 Steps to Bolster the Canucks Blue Line Next Season
March 21st, 2020 No matter what Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning does, it seems as though defence is a key topic every offseason. Though much improved in the 2019-20 season through the additions of Quinn Hughes, Tyler Myers and Jordie Benn, the impending salary cap crunch may squeeze hardnosed blueliner Chris Tanev and local favourite...
Battle of the Benns: Who Will Win the Rematch?
November 18th, 2019 Brothers Jordie and Jamie Benn will suit up Tuesday as the Vancouver Canucks take on the Dallas Stars for the second time this week. The Canucks will kick-off the first of their six-game road trip in Texas fine-tuning the mistakes that handed them the 4-2 loss at home last Thursday versus the Stars. Dallas Stars' Jason...
Jordie Benn Will Bring More to the Canucks Than Meets the Eye
September 14th, 2019 Growing up playing hockey, it's natural for every kid to dream of one day playing in the NHL. Pretending that you're in a Game 7, puck on your stick, in on a breakaway with the game tied in your driveway is a familiar memory for most people. Growing up in British Columbia and playing hockey, it's natural to want to one day wear a...
Setting Expectations for Canucks' Offseason Additions
August 24th, 2019 Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning did a lot of tweaks to the roster this offseason. When the dust settled, he added two top-six forwards and two very capable National Hockey League defencemen. Time will tell if these additions prove to be fruitful. As we all know, injuries and a lack of chemistry sometimes get in the...
3 Reasons the Canucks Will Be Tougher in 2019-20
July 14th, 2019 In a few short weeks, the Vancouver Canucks have transformed into a tougher, more balanced team both up front and on the backend. Judging by the recent acquisitions made by general manager Jim Benning, this has been the plan from the beginning of the offseason. The question of team toughness has always been a point of contention....
Canucks Sign Benn and Myers in a Homecoming of Sorts
July 4th, 2019 The Vancouver Canucks' blueline, without a doubt, has lacked an intimidation factor in seasons past. When guys like Kevin Bieksa, Willie Mitchell and Matthias Öhlund depart from your team, you can feel the physicality level falter a bit. Your young stars might pay the price, and if you don't have the muscle to keep the crease clear for...
Why the Canucks' 2019 Free Agency was a Major Success
July 1st, 2019 Last year, the Vancouver Canucks were targeting grit, character and veteran leadership in free agency. As a result, the team inked Jay Beagle and Antoine Roussel to four-year contracts, both with an average annual value (AAV) of $3 million. This year, the Canucks had one goal in mind - fix the blue line. The team accomplished that and...
Where Have All the Unsung Habs Heroes Gone?
February 8th, 2019 If you look up and down the Montreal Canadiens roster, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t contributing. Maybe even harder-pressed to find a Habs player who isn’t getting his dues for a job well done. It’s just been one of those seasons, one in which Brendan Gallagher, in spite of being poised to eclipse the...
Juulsen Injury Has Far-Reaching Ramifications
February 2nd, 2019 Aside from the obvious, there’s plenty else to worry about with regard to the latest update surrounding the injury to Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Juulsen. Juulsen Out Indefinitely Of course, with the update that Juulsen is out with a vision-related injury, first thoughts should be with the 21-year-old defenseman. While the...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Senators, and Chaos with the Oilers
January 23rd, 2019 In today's rumor rundown, there are massive updates in Edmonton after the organization relieved GM and President, Peter Chiarelli of his duties. There are also updates on Matt Duchene's negotiations in Ottawa and who the Montreal Canadiens will be holding onto. Oilers Will Search for a New GM After firing Peter Chiarelli late on...
Top Canadiens Bergevin Could Trade for the Right Price
January 12th, 2019 Montreal Canadiens general manager did just say he wouldn’t “give up assets for the short term”, but his word has never stopped him before. To be fair, at his press conference earlier this month, Bergevin didn’t rule out making a deal. He just said he didn’t think he would be in the rental business this season, which is...
Who’s the Odd Hab Out when Weber Returns?
November 24th, 2018 With three straight defeats, the loss of defenseman Shea Weber may finally be catching up to the suprising Montreal Canadiens. Now 11-7-5, the Canadiens are still holding down an Eastern Conference playoff spot, albeit having technically lost more games than they’ve won. Thankfully, Weber’s return is imminent, with next...
