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Originally Posted by ricardodw
Bennett still has a lot to do and could very well be 3 years away (like Scheifele #7 overall 2011) who didn't become a NHL regular until 2013-14 but was a top centre on Team Canada the year after he was drafted at the WJC.
It might be more of a challenge for him as Monahan, Backlund and Granlund/Rienhart could already be established NHLers when he is ready.
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That sounds like crazy talk.
It seems pretty obvious:
He has the skill to play now.
He has the game to play now.
He lacks the strength to play now - as one of the youngest players in the draft, he simply needs his body to mature to compete against men. I can't see it's reasonable to suggest this is three years away.