Both are in our idea bank. Stay tuned!

Milbury and Snow are both on the list. Thanks for watching!

We started the channel back in January with only loose ideas in mind: Did some player comparison videos, a few covering trends in the NHL, some criticizing inconsistencies in rules/on-ice calls, etc. We were essentially throwing darts, rolling with different ideas and giving them our best shot. But once we released our Hextall video (which did very well by our standards), it became pretty clear that we're going to keep pursuing these GM videos. It kind of eliminates one part of the creative process: 'what should we make a video about?'. Nobody else seems to be making these kinds of analysis videos, but I find them really interesting. With every piece we release, I think we get a little bit better. It also helps us steer clear from the 'clickbait' type videos which a lot of hockey-youtubers seem to fall into. No judgement there, but it definitely isn't my style. So, to respond more directly: we are absolutely going to keep rolling with these videos. They have 100% become the main focus of this channel. Thinking about a potential rebrand to identify with that. We'll of course still release other types of videos here and there too; no need to limit ourselves entirely. But these videos are a lot of fun. Happy to see the response they're getting. Thanks for the feedback and for tuning in. It's much appreciated. Who knows where this might go, but at the very least, we're having fun doing it.

He'll come 100%. Pierre Dorion is up next on our list. But lots of people asking for Jarmo. Was worried he might not bring the same attention (solely because of the market he worked in) but a lot of people seem to be interested in him. Thanks for watching and stay tuned!

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Completely agree with what you're saying here. I do believe that 'rebuilding' was a constant focus during the Benning era... But after a sniff of success in his first year, I think a mentality of 'why can't we do both?' was adopted. It's a common theme we're seeing with a lot of these Canadian GMs. They get one little taste of success (making the playoffs or winning one round) and they instantly change gears, attempting to round-out their roster to stay competitive. Benning seemingly tried to accomplish that via free agency, which is especially boggling since he was SO BAD at it. And again, maybe there was hope that some of these signings would come in, have a good season, and make themselves attractive to other teams via a trade. But almost NONE of them worked out in that fashion. Poor assessment. Poor patience.

@@WhatsHappeningHockey From what I heard, Fransisco Aquilini played a major part in that, as he was the driving force behind Benning not committing to a full rebuild, and Linden wanted that, as he saw it was necessary, and when Aquilini would not agree to a rebuld, and wanted to try and keep the team competitive by any means necessary, Linden left but Benning stayed on and tried to make it work. I'm sure he realizes that was a mistake in hindsight as he let himself get stuck in a no win situation. Those marching orders left him at a distinct disadvantage in free agency negotiations, as he had to make deals since he didn't have the assets to bring in talent via trades at the time. That led to those infamous contracts and losing many of our young talents as they had breakout seasons and left to free agency when there was no cap space to keep hardly anyone.

It will 100% be coming.

Truly one of the most random moments of brilliance I’ve ever watched live lol thanks for watching!

I whole heartedly agree. We absolutely will get around to it, though I fear there may not be as big of an audience for it. But I hope im wrong! Stay tuned

Little bit of Mac never hurt anybody

Yeah but Benning has final say

I've read the reports. Seen Linden's comments and etc. Also saw that Benning refuted those claims. But who knows? It's obvious that Linden and Benning's relationship soured. It's also obvious that ownership had a bit too much to do with roster transactions. It was a shit show behind the scenes which lead to a lot of pointing fingers. Benning was definitely the main victim in that; perhaps deservingly. I always try and take such claims with a grain of salt though. Similar shit happened in Pittsburgh with Ron Hextall and I'm inclined to believe a lot of those rumors... But I always preface them with the reality that it's just hear-say. Maybe some journalist with an unreliable source? Maybe someone trying to clear their own name? Who knows. Judd deserves credit too, 100%. In most of these videos I include a statement crediting scouting teams with equal-greater blame than the GM himself, but I think I failed to include it for this one. Regardless, thanks for watching. Appreciate the comment and perspective.

3 teams gave up on him , cant really use that

@@teebo5298 and one of them is Benning. Among his many blunders.

Alluded to Rasmus Andersson with some video of him I think, but maybe it wasn't clear enough. Regardless, as with almost ANY GM, there's a lot of 'what could have been'.

@@thecedex yea but I felt the owner at the time didn't want a rebuild hence all of Bennie's trades being pieces to slot in , car and chi blundered way more as he was actually playing

@@teebo5298 it's not about the direction but the execution. Even if Benning was forced to retool and not rebuild there's no excuse for 99% of his moves (exaggerating but you know what i mean) failing. Also we have seen teams retool successfully w/o having to do a full rebuild ... The New York Rangers is just one of the examples of not doing a rebuild to become a top team again.

Adding him to the list. Will probably take some time; have other projects in mind. But we'll get around to him 100%. Pierre Dorion is up next. Thanks for tuning in though! Much appreciated.

Fair enough point. Doing these videos is kind of an educational process. Admittedly I did not watch a lot of Tyler Motte, but I can understand how a player like him can be easily glanced over if you’re not actively paying attention.

silovs was a ian clark pick. hughes landed in bennings lap by sheer dumb luck. miller was a cap dump and at the time was an overpayment petey was not even a benning pick. he was a judd bracket and linden choice. which he eventually pushed both out of the front office. u give bumbling benning waaaaay too much credit. he deserved/deserves all the hate.

You're the type of Canucks 'fan' that would confiscate Benning's Stanley Cup ring because of sheer ignorance and hatred.

facts only hurt those faced with truth.

@@unplugged123 Benning's Stanley Cup ring is a fact you can't face or accept. Silovs-Benning Demko-Benning Hughes-Benning Miller-Benning Boeser-Benning Petey-Benning Myers-Benning Hoglander-Benning Benning's tenure operated under a tight Aquilini and with the aid of one AGM. Aquilini now has spent the wad and the Canucks are paying Rutherford, GM Allvin,AGM Granato,AGM Castonguay,Tallon. and AGM Johnson. Count 'em.

@@roundnround365 are u jim bennings mom? does having a stanley cup ring as an assistant make him perfect, infallible and always right? your reasoning is absolutely idiotic... by your logic peter chirelli must be the second coming of Jesus since he was the actual architect of that bruins team.

Tampa he made that trade however the scouting decisions was predominantly made by director of scouting Judd Bracket Benning wanted Cody Glass he told them to pick Petterson so Benning isn’t entirely responsible for the success of drafting

@@zestplays There was a behind the scenes vid of Benning super excited to draft Hughes after Detroit took Zadina. The man knew what he was doing. He deserved a ton of credit cuz whoever the Canucks want to draft, he’s one of the last ppl who signs off on it. Benning was just horrible at throwing excessive money on players who weren’t good. Lol

Sure, except Myers was signed to way too much money and Garland was the accompanying piece in the trade to balance the cap constraints. Both "sorta" worked out in hindsight, but neither were smart moves as both were done in a "win right now" mindset that would always hurt the team in the long run(OEL was already turning into a liability in Arizona, and Myers was at best a middle pairing D signing for first pairing money. Both ended up being mostly 3rd pairing level players until Tocchet took away the chaos giraffe's leash and reigned him into a more controlled game).

No doubt. A funny story: 8 months ago I went to a pawn shop near my house and found a Jake Virtanen Canucks jersey priced at $100. In writing this video, I remembered this and went back to the store hoping to purchase the jersey cheap, assuming it was still there. So I walk in and sure enough there it is. 8 months later. Made an offer of $50. They wouldnt take it. Offered $60. Same deal. Explained his controversy and etc, but no dice. Hence the lack of a Canucks jersey in my background.

Thanks for watching!

Completely agree. He really failed to identify talent in rounding out their roster. Horrible depth choices. Thanks for tuning in

​@@WhatsHappeningHockey one of the biggest rules I hated from the Coaches is that if you fight during a game then you're riding the bench for the rest of the game... Its an interesting concept to protect your stars But when you cant protect your stars for real it defeats the purpose No fighting was a management rule Just like "no video games" (Identified by former Canucks who streamed before)

I just dont understand where the long-term damage is at this point? Two years removed from his departure? No doubt Alvin and Rutherford have done a better job of rounding out the roster... But they inherited a team with great pieces. I think Benning deserves a bit of credit.

@@WhatsHappeningHockeyThey’re still paying OEL, $2.6M next year, and $4.75M after that. But besides that, they wasted a lot of early years for the Core 5. New Orleans Saints fans can tell you lot about how much wasting years of Drew Brees hurt their team’s history.

@@WhatsHappeningHockey Benning also walked Toffoli and Tanev to free agency without bothering to talk to them as he chased an OEL deal. Stetcher was also waiting for an extension and was a good 3rd pair D at low cost. Some of those assets could've been held onto and would now require further asset expenditure to sign(Toffoli was especially bad, as he traded assets to get him. Tanev was getting a big dollar deal that made matching risky, so I'm inclined to give him the pass on Tanev at least). Overall, Benning was so far out of his depths in the GM role, that while he had some good drafts, it was mostly done when the picks were against his own instincts. His attempts to replace dissenting voices in management also hurt the team(Lawrence Gilman, Linden, among others). Benning was IMO an idiot scrambling to pretend he was a fit to be a GM.

​@maqywhaq toffoli, tanev and stecher are all small potatoes compared to drafting and retaining the canucks core. Sure OEL was a mistake, but the cap space allowed players like garland and mikheyev to sign. Toffoli has shown again that he's willing to dip if not approached immediately with an extension offer, tanev had legitimate injury concerns and stecher is hardly an NHLer anymore, I saw him play at the dome as a flames fan. This canuck fan pessimism is taken way too far sometimes.

@@maxbolton5227all Canucks fans would take Tofoli over Mikheyev.

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Same, as well as old man Lous devils team and the kovy fiasco.

Milburys Islanders as well

I think Holland doing a better job than chiarrili so far lol

@@irvinepoker3187 no shit, he asked for gm to make a new video on

@@Kingsy. Going to wait until Holland's tenure is over in Edmonton. Think that will be the standard moving forward, but that video will absolutely come. Chiarelli in EDM vs Chiarelli in BOS is a great idea though. Stay tuned.

I’ve been contemplating a piece on John Chayka recently. We have a few other ideas in the bank likely to take priority, but stay tuned. In the meantime, if you check out ‘Red Hot Hockey’, he recently did a video on the history of the Coyotes. Regardless, thanks for watching and have a good one.

They're comin. Thanks for your time and support!

You should also thank Jim Ruthrford and Patrick Alvin for giving canuck's 2025 1st and 2nd picks to the flames for rentals. The gift that keeps on giving.

dont forget we also gift wrapped rasmus andersson to the flames in a trade. also.. dumb dumb "ran out of time" and did not resign tanev