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Canucks Player Autopsy: Luca Sbisa

If ever there were a perfect Rorschach test for how people view this regime, it's what you think about Luca Sbisa. He's either the worst defenseman in the league, with a contract that makes you fundamentally doubt Jim Benning's fitness to run an NHL team. Or he's an admittedly flawed defender who adds a much needed element of grit to an altogether too gentlemanly Canucks defence.

Who?

Born: January 30, 1990 in Ozieri, Italy (on the Isle of Sardinia). His family moved to Oberägeri, Switzerland when he was 1, and Sbisa plays for Switzerland internationally.

Height 6' 2", Weight: 207 lbs, Shoots: L

Contract: Too long and for too much money

Before I begin this write up, I should admit my biases.