Love or hate the job he’s done, Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning received a multi-year extension — a clear sign that the ownership and team president Trevor Linden are more than keen on how he’s performed thus far.
The decision to extend Benning was met with harsh criticism from many, including the Twitterverse. Dave Stevenson of Puck Prose questioned the move, given the team’s state of mediocrity.
Daniel Wagner of the Vancouver Courier believes Benning and Linden failed on the chance to deliver a new message towards the fans. He points out the front office’s vow to inject more youth into the lineup, though Brock Boeser and Jake Virtanen are Benning’s only draftees regulars on the roster.