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Benning makes a puzzling move by trading Adam Gaudette to Blackhawks for Matthew Highmore

If you thought the Canucks were going to be quiet...you were wrong.

Jim Benning got into the action on trade deadline day by trading Adam Gaudette to the Chicago Blackhawks for Matthew Highmore.

No picks coming back in the Gaudette for Highmore swap.#Canucks pro scouts are said to believe that Highmore has some untapped upside. Club is high on his speed and work rate.

Highmore is signed for next season on a one-way deal with a $725k cap hit.— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) April 12, 2021

Matthew Highmore is an undrafted 25 year old with two assists in 24 games this season.