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Winnipeg Jets Western Conference Central Division
Trade Details
JORDIE BENN BROUGHT IN BY THE JETS Monday, April 12, 2021
The Winnipeg Jets acquired defenceman Jordie Benn from the Vancouver Canucks for a sixth-round draft pick in 2021.
What does it give the Winnipeg Jets?
The Jets decided to make a depth move on defense with Benn, rather than go after someone to play in their top four. That seems like a vote of confidence to top prospects Ville Heinola and Dylan Samberg, who might get into the lineup at some point down the stretch. It is also a good sign for rookie Logan Stanley, who has played a lot on the third pairing this season. Benn will likely take Stanley's place, but the latter may have shown enough with Winnipeg this season to make a bigger deal at the deadline unnecessary.
What does it give the Vancouver Canucks?
For the Canucks, this trade is a no-brainer decision because of where the team is in the North Division standings (plus their current COVID-19 situation), as well as Benn's overall talent and role with the club. He was replaceable as an expiring contract and role player. In a separate deal, the Canucks brought in Madison Bowey from Chicago, who will probably take over Benn's role for the rest of the 2020-21 campaign.
Fantasy Impact
There is no fantasy impact here, as Benn is not an offensive defenseman by any stretch of the imagination.
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sixth-round draft pick in 2021