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Originally Posted by robaur
Draisaitl: 77
Pastrnak: 70
Ehlers: 64
Nylander: 61
Arvidsson: 61
Reinhart: 47
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Well, that's a nice list of wingers, but Bennett is a centre, so I don't like the comparison - especially for a player this young with two years of professional hockey under his belt.
Also, yeah - as others have mentioned, look at Bennett's usage and linemates in comparison. Bennett is progressing nicely, and those looking to make absolute statements on what he is/what he's going to be are reaching, and for no reason. Just be patient and watch as he progresses.
This year? He was a 3rd line centre on a playoff team. It was his first year as a centre, first year under a new coach, and he had to haul Troy Brouwer's useless ass around the ice for the majority of the season. I'm excited to see what he can do next year - and I hope he gets some better linemates in the fall.