Because of a tight salary cap situation, Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning will probably have to bid farewell to at least a couple of key roster players in the offseason.
He’ll have to make a decision on pending UFA and goalie Jacob Markstrom, who’s worthy of a long-term deal worth at least $5 million season. Jake Virtanen (a pending RFA) is due for a nice raise as he continues to enjoy a career year. Benning will likely have to choose between one of Chris Tanev (UFA) and Troy Stecher (RFA).