First it was Michael Del Zotto, then it was Sam Gagner. Then, as the minutes ticked away on trade deadline day, it was Erik Gudbranson.
This was the first season that Canucks general manager Jim Benning has begun to realize his mistakes. Unfortunately, some of Benning’s biggest mistakes and grossest overpayments are still lingering on the roster.
Getting rid of Del Zotto and Gagner were baby steps towards admitting mistakes, but the Gudbranson deal was a quantum leap forward. Even though the returns were mediocre at best, it at least indicates a willingness to move on from underwhelming players.