I decided it’d be best to start with the good, and end with the bad — with that in mind, let’s take a look at a few of Benning’s best deals since taking over as general manager of the Vancouver Canucks.
Best: Alex Burrows for Jonathan Dahlen (2017 trade deadline)
This is without a doubt Benning’s best trade. Alex Burrows waived his no-trade clause and was traded to the Ottawa Senators for prospect Jonathan Dahlen a few days before the trade deadline. To this day, this trade is an absolute steal for the Vancouver Canucks.