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I’d be really surprised if Benning ups the salary for a player that didn’t waive to help the team, can’t stay healthy to be reliable, and is inconsistant in the offensive zone. I’m thinking 5mil*2 m-NTC ON FIRST YEAR ONLY, or 12mil/3 and no protection at all. Honestly, the canucks are better off making a play for Gardiner or Myers, both of whom are more durable, are younger and have more upside... even with Gardiners defensive worts.
In reality, if he cared about the team and staying in Vancouver, then improving the canucks going forward by waiving and resigning would have earned legend status in the minds of most canucks fans. Not to mention, he probably could have gotten a sweetheart deal to finish out his career here too!