Benning played for the Canucks for two seasons before being traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988. He played for the Kings for two seasons before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1990. He played for the Maple Leafs for one season before being traded to the Dallas Stars in 1991. He played for the Stars for two seasons before retiring from professional hockey in 1993.
After retiring from professional hockey, Benning began his career as a scout for the Anaheim Ducks in 1993. He worked for the Ducks for 12 years before being hired as the director of player personnel for the Buffalo Sabres in 2004. He worked for the Sabres for two seasons before being hired as the assistant general manager for the Boston Bruins in 2006.
Benning worked for the Bruins for seven seasons before being hired as the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks in 2014. As general manager, he has been responsible for overseeing the team's roster and making personnel decisions. He has also been involved in the team's scouting and player development efforts.
During his career as a player and executive, Benning has been involved in several successful teams. He won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Dallas Stars in 1999 and as an executive with the Boston Bruins in 2011. He has also been involved in several successful drafts, including the 2015 draft in which the Canucks selected Brock Boeser, Adam Gaudette, and Elias Pettersson.
Overall, Jim Benning has had a successful career in hockey as both a player and executive. He has been involved in several successful teams and has helped to develop several talented players. As general manager of the Vancouver Canucks, he will continue to work to build a successful team for years to come.
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