Zack Kassian is being benched in favor of a player recently scooped off the waiver wire.

Vancouver Canucks head coach Willie Desjardins confirmed that Brandon McMillan will draw into the lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Rangers, leaving Kassian to chew on some popcorn from the Madison Square Garden press box.

McMillan was claimed off waivers from the Arizona Coyotes last week. The winger has recorded 14 goals and 21 assists in 163 career games.

Kassian, meanwhile, will be scratched for the ninth time this season, but the Canucks aren't actively shopping him in advance of the trade deadline, according to general manager Jim Benning.

Benning on Kassian: We've had some talks, but we're not looking to move him. Want to work with him, see him be the player we know he can be. — TSN Radio Vancouver (@TSN1040) February 19, 2015

In 32 games this season, Kassian has recorded five goals, six assists, 39 penalty minutes and 39 shots on goal.