01-22-2017, 12:45 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Cowtown
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I'd have a hard time (if I was Bennett) being frustrated at the team. He's being given lots of rope to hang himself with, such as playing with Gaudreau, and he has little to show for it. I'm pretty disappointed in the flames for not entertaining offers for him though, we've seen 20 year olds have success at playing center. He isn't putting it together or even showing semblance of improvement. If we were to trade him now, at least we could sell other teams on his potential, by this time next year I believe we'll have a yakupov on our hands.
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01-22-2017, 12:53 PM
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#3
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Yes, a 20 year old kid struggling right now who has lots of potential still is a bust and the next Yakupov. Holy hyperbole batman.
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01-22-2017, 12:59 PM
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#5
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Franchise Player
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I'm willing to bet most players on the Flames get calls about them all the time. Hell, Gaudreau, Brodie and Hamilton probably get them daily.
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01-22-2017, 01:02 PM
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#6
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Norm!
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01-22-2017, 01:53 PM
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#7
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaperBagger'14
I'd have a hard time (if I was Bennett) being frustrated at the team. He's being given lots of rope to hang himself with, such as playing with Gaudreau, and he has little to show for it. I'm pretty disappointed in the flames for not entertaining offers for him though, we've seen 20 year olds have success at playing center. He isn't putting it together or even showing semblance of improvement. If we were to trade him now, at least we could sell other teams on his potential, by this time next year I believe we'll have a yakupov on our hands.
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That is the craziest post I've seen here in weeks and that's saying something.
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01-22-2017, 01:58 PM
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#8
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First Line Centre
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I hate the CHL rule so much. Bennett needed AHL seasoning and couldn't get it. It's harmful to the franchise and the player. Even if they allow an exemption that states "a player must have performed over a ppg pace during their last CHL season and were drafted in the first round of both the CHL and NHL entry draft, then their eligible for the AHL if still under 20 years old when the season starts." Or something!!
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01-22-2017, 02:26 PM
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#9
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Franchise Player
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Doug Gilmour 2.0. He'll take a little longer to hit full side but when he does you'll be glad he is a flame.
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01-22-2017, 02:30 PM
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#10
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Apr 2013
Exp:
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Nah trade him to Toronto in a 13 player deal
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01-22-2017, 02:35 PM
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#11
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: victoria
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I would probably hold on to him and remind myself that 3 years ago i said i was ok with a 5 year rebuild!
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01-22-2017, 03:24 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Behind the microphone
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I still think Sam Bennett needed some AHL seasoning. It's too bad the rules around that are what they are. I said that last season as well. He looks good at times, but he needs some AHL seasoning to get the mental part of the game and his decision making honed I think.
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01-22-2017, 03:49 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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No one was talking about Bennett needing AHL seasoning this training camp.
He's mired in the worst stretch of hockey he's ever play, at times it looks like he's forgotten how to skate. Think if he gets a lucky one here he'll get on a roll. Just needs to get that monkey off his back.
Start playing smarter, focus on the skill not the hacks and whacks.
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01-22-2017, 04:18 PM
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Franchise Player
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It doesn't look like he's processing the game at an NHL level yet and he doesn't use his teammates well. A stint in the AHL make help him get a handle on using time and space to make the smart play.
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01-22-2017, 05:29 PM
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#15
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Void between Darkness and Light
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I think at this point there are troubling indications that his offense may not fully transfer to the NHL level.
Considering he was drafted primarily for his ability to generate offense, it is somewhat troubling that so far he hasn't generated much for himself.
Monahan may end up scoring more goals than last season, which would be a year over year progression. Bennett may end up scoring less goals and points than last year, which would be a significant setback, centre or not. A not uncommon development for a player, but definitely not a positive sign.
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01-22-2017, 05:33 PM
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#16
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vancouver
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In other news: GMs talk to each other!
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01-22-2017, 06:09 PM
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Could Care Less
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In other news: player development isn't linear!
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01-22-2017, 06:24 PM
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#18
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash Walken
I think at this point there are troubling indications that his offense may not fully transfer to the NHL level.
Considering he was drafted primarily for his ability to generate offense, it is somewhat troubling that so far he hasn't generated much for himself.
Monahan may end up scoring more goals than last season, which would be a year over year progression. Bennett may end up scoring less goals and points than last year, which would be a significant setback, centre or not. A not uncommon development for a player, but definitely not a positive sign.
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It's hard to get a read on his rookie (15/16) season. 8 of his 18 goals came in a 5 game span. That leaves an underwhelming 10 goals in his other 72 games.
My concern about sending him to the AHL is that if he doesn't put up big numbers, his confidence could really take a hit. My suggestion is to bite the bullet and put him on the wing with Backlund and Frolik. Assuming Tkachuk continues Tkachuk-ing and Gaudreau and Monahan eventually get their game back, Bennett becomes the key piece to the rebuild IMO. We need to handle his development carefully -- lucky for him none of Shinkaruk, Poirier or Klimchuk appear to be knocking on the door or else he could really start feeling the pressure of having other prospects trying to take his spot in the top 9.
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01-22-2017, 06:49 PM
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#19
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Edmonton
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Patience. Patience. Patience. This is a frustrated player right now. Easy to see that in his game and in his body language especially. I still really believe in the player and feel the team does as well. Don't know what the solution is right now, but certainly can't give up on him during a rough patch. Might be worth moving him back to the wing for a bit just to see if he gets anything going that way.
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01-22-2017, 07:01 PM
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#20
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: B.C.
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"Yup he needs to be sat"
"Why"
"He's not carrying his weight"
"Who?"
"Good question!"
Gaudreau
TOI/G 19:05
G 10
A 19
+/- -15
H 4
BS 6
GA 59
TA 17
Salary $6.75 mil
Bennett
TOI/G 15:27
G 9
A 9
+/- -10
H 84
BS 25
GA 15
TA 26
Salary $925,000
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