Canucks fans are not happy with Jim Benning and they made it known on Wednesday.
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning spoke to the media on Thursday afternoon after what has been a horrible start to the season for the Canucks.
He was saddened by the boos and chants for his firing that filled the arena during Wednesday night’s loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
“The fans are frustrated,” said Benning. “I get their frustration, we’re frustrated. We need to figure this out, get back on track, start winning hockey games and play like I believe we are capable of.”
The fans are concerned for the long-term success of the team after a busy offseason that saw Benning trade away draft picks that would have bolstered the prospect pool.
Some even brought signs to the game but many of the negative signs were confiscated by arena staff. That forced some fans to get creative.
the #Canucks took my sign away. how am I supposed to express myself to determine the employment of management? isn’t that what aquilini wanted?? pic.twitter.com/jxkeINFHxt
— jim benning (@smolsamplesize) November 18, 2021
In Benning’s eighth season as the GM, The Canucks currently sit with a 5, 10 and 2 record and have the third-worst record in the Western Conference.