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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / December 3

Former Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning's Mistake During 2019 NHL Entry Draft Continues to be Exposed

Jim Benning had a rollercoaster of a career as General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks, but it's his decision during the 2019 NHL Entry Draft that fans won't forget.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / October 31
The Toronto Maple Leafs' Newest Acquisition: What Matt Benning Brings to the Defense

The Toronto Maple Leafs' Newest Acquisition: What Matt Benning Brings to the Defense

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Matt Benning in a trade for Timothy Liljegren and added a solid contributor for Toronto as their youth develops.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 30
Maple Leafs Deal Liljegren to the Sharks for Benning & 2 Picks

Maple Leafs Deal Liljegren to the Sharks for Benning & 2 Picks

The San Jose Sharks announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for defenseman Matt Benning, a 2025 conditional third-round selection, and San Jose’s 2026 sixth-round selection.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / September 12
Ex-Canucks G Jacob Markstrom recalls confusing demotion message from Jim Benning

Ex-Canucks G Jacob Markstrom recalls confusing demotion message from Jim Benning

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom recently appeared on the popular hockey podcast Spittin’ Chiclets , offering candid insights into his early NHL career and his time with the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 22
Post-Podkolzin, the final(ish) word on Jim Benning’s draft history with the Canucks

Post-Podkolzin, the final(ish) word on Jim Benning’s draft history with the Canucks

The trade that sent Vasily Podkolzin to the Edmonton Oilers marked – in all likelihood – the end of his career with the Vancouver Canucks. Which is significant for a few reasons.

Florida Panthers News / Canucksarmy / June 5
‘Good move Jimmy’: Ed Jovanovski jokingly praises Jim Benning for giving up on Gustav Forsling

‘Good move Jimmy’: Ed Jovanovski jokingly praises Jim Benning for giving up on Gustav Forsling

On Wednesday’s edition of Donnie and Dhali – The Team, former Vancouver Canucks defenceman turned-Panthers analyst Ed Jovanovski joined Rick Dhaliwal and Don Taylor to discuss the Florida Panthers’ second straight Stanley Cup Final appearance.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 28, 2024
What might it take for the Vancouver Canucks to re-sign Tyler Myers? Should they?

What might it take for the Vancouver Canucks to re-sign Tyler Myers? Should they?

The series continues with today’s re-signing candidate, Tyler Myers. We’ve gone through what it might look like if the Vancouver Canucks were to bring

Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / December 6, 2021
Canucks fire coach, GM in big management shakeup

Canucks fire head coach Travis Green, GM Jim Benning in big management shakeup

The firings came as no big surprise, given the disappointing season the Canucks are having. The team has struggled mightily for a few seasons now and is currently in last place in the Pacific Division.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / April 9, 2021
Canucks need approval from local gov't to resume operations

Canucks need clearance from Provincial Health Authority to resume operations

On Thursday, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN's Emily Kaplan the league remains hopeful the Canucks could play as soon as the end of next week.

Canucks GM Jim Benning gives update on COVID-19 outbreak
Canucks report no new positive COVID-19 tests amid outbreak
NHL hopes Canucks can return 'by the end of next week'
Trade-deadline primer: Canucks
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Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / April 9, 2021
Canucks GM gives update on COVID-19 outbreak

Canucks GM Jim Benning gives update on COVID-19 outbreak

Vancouver hasn't competed since losing to the Winnipeg Jets on March 24, but the league remains hopeful the club will be able to complete all 56 scheduled regular-season games.

Canucks up to 25 positive COVID-19 test results amid outbreak
Canucks report no new positive COVID-19 tests amid outbreak
NHL hopes Canucks can return 'by the end of next week'
Every NHL team's likely next retired number
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