Fansided · Feb 29, 2016
Vancouver Canucks Post Deadline: Benning’s Defence
As the Vancouver Canucks try to salvage the last of the shreds of dignity left in them…
The Vancouver Canucks have something to cheer about after a losing effort at the hands of the San Jose Sharks. They will have one last playoffs push to make with last year’s NHL All-Star and team scoring leader Radim Vrbata staying for the remainder of the season.
A big addition at the trade deadline was centreman Markus Granlund, who will look to displace Linden Vey as both head to restricted free agency. Granlund was acquired from the Calgary Flames for AHL prospect Hunter Shinkaruk, a Benning’s deal that forwarded the rebuild, got immediate help, and sent Shinkaruk to his hometown team.