smithers joe

Maybe it's also to see if any of the teams have a longer term interest in Holtby?  He's only 31 and while his play has declined, he otherwise has a solid list of accomplishments (Vezina and a Cup) which could be of interest to some teams.  I'm just speculating of course, since @Jimmy McGill's suggestion that it's to have more people working the phones is also reasonably possible.  I agree with you though, it doesn't necessarily sound like the interest is that great.  My suspicion is that everyone interested once the Canucks to retain at least the max possible salary, possibly add a sweetener, and send nothing back.

I don't see the harm.  Benning would have the ultimate decision regardless, so if someone not on the team's payroll is able to help, it's silly to decline the assistance.

Doesn't hurt, I imagine Benning and co are pretty busy nowadays