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Originally Posted by dammage79
a) even with the NHL experience under Jooris' belt Bennett skillset makes him better. Once he gets up to speed in practice I think folks will see that.
b) plenty of PK forwards that can replace Byron. Stajan, Backlund, Colborne, Jooris, Glencross, Monahan, Bouma etc. etc.
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I don't think you can say he's better based on camp. You can only say it when we see him. But my point is - does his skill set replace what Jooris or Stajan bring on their lines? Or is he a guy wasted on a 3rd or 4th line? And can he get familiar enough with NHL defence quick enough (I know he's been watching)?
On your PK list, only about half presently play PK regularly IIRC.
All I'm saying is that they better be 100% sure he will make the team better, and not just play him to have a look see at what he might be, because that can happen in due course. And I think it's a huge "maybe" as to whether playing Bennett = more wins.