I always thought that Linden and Benning wanted to do a long rebuild but had directions from the Aqualinis that it was to be a short one. Remember how touchy Linden and Benning were early on when reporters mentioned the Canucks needed to do a "rebuild" and they would say it was a quick retooling but ...

Per, thanks for posting the interview and taking the time to translate it for us. I think this is the second or third interview I have seen from Dahlen and he seems to be well spoken for a young kid. Might have a bit of Bieksa's gift for giving interviews from the heart. I am looking forward to the ...

I read that Linden was 183 lbs after the memorial cup win and got to 200lbs for Canucks training camp. Petterson and Linden look like they have similar body types. I suspect that Petterson will be fine at the NHL level; although, I would feel better if Benning acquired a little protection/deterent ...

While it is worrisome that Benning does not have a contract yet, I don't think that Linden speaking to the media is a sign that he is seeking the GM job. My sense has been that Benning is uncomfortable in the media and that he prefers to have Linden do more of the media relations part of the GM job ...

The pump and dump by Gillis was good. The problem was he mentioned that in interviews afterwards. There were only a few GM's that would deal with him and he essentially told the media that he put one over on Darcy Regeir. Not a wise move if you are hoping to have ongoing relations with Regeir and ...