We probably don't give him enough credit. Especially since we give him no credit. I mean, he sure isn't a leading candidate for top GM but the optics of not renewing him right now when it looks like the Canucks are poised to make strides with the emergence of Boeser, and Pettersson in the wings. They owe it to Benning to see the next few years through before they put the final nail in the coffin of his GM career with the Canucks.
That said, I don't think he'll do that well building the team over the next 3 years. I'm happy with the decision to extend his contract.
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