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Canucks: A look at Jordie Benn and the defensive depth

The Vancouver Canucks signed Jordie Benn this past summer to a two-year deal worth $4 million. Slotting in as a sixth defender at the outset of the season, Benn was to bring in stronger and more experienced depth on the blueline.

The gritty, versatile defenceman can play either side, which provides more pairing options for head coach Travis Green and assistan Nolan Baumgartner to work with.

Factoring into 510 career NHL games, the native of Victoria has had an up and down start to his Canuck tenure. Prior to Alex Edler‘s return from injury, Benn’s play started to dip opening the door for Oscar Fantenberg to stay in the active line up.