Willes’ Musings: Squad depth remains at the core of Jim Benning’s problems

Well that was an exciting playoff race for the Vancouver Canucks while it lasted. Speaking of things which tend to fizzle out just as they get interesting, here are the Monday morning musings and meditations on the world of sports.
• Jim Benning is now closing in on his fifth full season as the Canucks’ general manager.
In that time, Benning has presided over four drafts while making 31 trades and signing some 16 free agents. The team made the playoffs in Benning’s first year on