Just when you thought a full-scale rebuild may have been on for the Vancouver Canucks, general manager Jim Benning put those hopes and dreams of many frustrated fans to rest on Thursday.
Many expected him to shop defencemen Alexander Edler and Chris Tanev in the offseason while bringing back young assets the other way. Both blueliners are among the Canucks few quality trade chips, but it looks like they’ll be staying put for now.
According to Ben Kuzma from The Vancouver Province, Benning said he’s not going to trade either of them in the offseason:
“I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t listen and see if it (trade) is worth it, but it’s hard to find good defencemen,.