Benning’s cap management worthy of criticism, but no questioning his heart
In the first edition of Trade Deadline Matchmaker, Mike Futa and Kris Versteeg each pick a player they believe would be the ‘perfect match’ for all four ‘buyers’ in the Canadian North division ahead of the trade deadline.
Iain MacIntyre
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April 9, 2021, 8:10 PM
VANCOUVER – There is a lot to criticize about how general manager Jim Benning has managed the Vancouver Canucks’ salary cap, but there is no question about the boss’ heart.
With his players struggling through a COVID-19 outbreak that has shut down the team and sickened some of their children and spouses, too, Benning said Friday it would be wrong to cause further upheaval by trying to make trades ahead of Monday’s National Hockey League deadline.