It’s been a long time since the majority of Vancouver Canucks fans have been fully invested in a general manager. As such, many don’t seem to believe that current general manager Jim Benning should last much longer.
But in reality, Benning has done a masterful job through his first four summers as Vancouver’s GM, and there’s no reason to believe nor hope that team president Trevor Linden is prepared to can him. Even if the Canucks finish last in the NHL next season, don’t expect Benning to take the fall.
When he replaced the fired Mike Gillis in 2014, Benning had a difficult job.