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sureLoss · 10-07-2014, 10:52 AM

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
CGY expected to clarify today but sounds as tho shoulder surgery is more likely than not for Sam Bennett. If so, he'll be out months.

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Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Not doing surgery on Bennett is apparently a possibility, as in rest and rehab, but long-term best interests for recovery may be surgery.

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
In any case, Bennett not likely to be playing for awhile and he won't be a consideration for Canada's national junior team.

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Bennett suffered a shoulder injury in CGY's pre-season but he also battled through shoulder issues much of last season in KGN.

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Prior to draft, KGN GM Doug Gilmour said: "Nobody knows he played with shoulder ailment for much of the year. It wasn't the type of thing...

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
...that needed surgery but it showed that this guy is a warrior. He plays through pain. I'll be the first to stick up for him."

10-07-2014, 10:52 AM	#1
sureLoss Some kinda newsbreaker! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style Exp:	McKenzie: Bennett expected to have shoulder surgery. Could be out for months Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie CGY expected to clarify today but sounds as tho shoulder surgery is more likely than not for Sam Bennett. If so, he'll be out months. edit: Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie Not doing surgery on Bennett is apparently a possibility, as in rest and rehab, but long-term best interests for recovery may be surgery. Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie In any case, Bennett not likely to be playing for awhile and he won't be a consideration for Canada's national junior team. Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie Bennett suffered a shoulder injury in CGY's pre-season but he also battled through shoulder issues much of last season in KGN. Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie Prior to draft, KGN GM Doug Gilmour said: "Nobody knows he played with shoulder ailment for much of the year. It wasn't the type of thing... Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie ...that needed surgery but it showed that this guy is a warrior. He plays through pain. I'll be the first to stick up for him." Last edited by sureLoss; 10-07-2014 at 11:26 AM.