Recent history of the Canucks dealing 1st round picks (past 25 years):
None by Benning
One by Gillis (25th overall) - 2010
None by Nonis
One by Burke (17th overall) - 2002
Our problem has been amateur scouting more than anything else (at least prior to Benning being hired). Heck, we've added more 1st round picks in the past 25 years than ones we've dealt.