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Originally Posted by dammage79
I still think Bennett is Flames property on draft day. The three players that will be taken ahead of him are all closer to NHL readiness. This maybe the simplest factor to consider when FLA, BUF and EDM make their picks. I think BUF and EDM are looking for more ready prospects whereas the Flames can afford to let a player like Bennett ripen.
FLA could end up taking Bennett as well knowing full well they can afford to let a center develop longer and ripen as well. But They, like most teams need an Ekblad as well.
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I am starting to think Bennett is almost the least likely of the top 4 that will be there when the flames pick. I don't see how he gets past Buffalo. They are in the same spot as the flames in terms of being early in a rebuild so they can afford to be patient. I also see Bennett playing the style and having the character that rebuilding teams covet as future captains.
I used to think if one of the top 3 slid to calgary it would be Bennett but now I think it is Reinhart