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Old 06-04-2014, 10:34 AM   #429
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Originally Posted by Hockey Fan #751 View Post
How could anyone say that? Bennett is exactly what they do need. He's fiery, competitive, outstanding defensively. He just shouldn't be in the NHL next season.

Draisaitl on the other hand, he's big but he doesn't play well defensively. You could argue that's exactly what the Oilers don't need. On a team full of players who don't know how to play defence with a coaching staff that doesn't know how to teach defence, how is Draisaitl going to become a complete player in that environment?
Edmonton can't wait for Bennett to develop in the OHL another year. Draisaitl has a better chance to hit the NHL ice than Bennett. Draisaitl also has size, and would actually compliment the top 6 (assuming they slot him behind RNH).
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