Apparently in 2015, Benning went hard after Lucic, but it would have cost the Canucks Markstrom, their 23rd overall pick that year and a prime prospect to bring Lucic home.
I don't hate him whatsoever, he's a solid player and unique in today's game. I hate the thought of trading for and signing older players to long-term contracts when we should be accumulating picks and prospects instead.