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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I also believe all of these things, but am prepared to accept that Sam Bennett might just be good enough to overcome the odds now. This is not a question of need, it is a question of merit and progression. If Bennett is good enough to play, and shows that he belongs in the NHL, then he should be playing in the NHL. It is just that simple.
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I agree with your post, but it also might be that he plays and aggravates his shoulder (shoulders are a pain in the a$$). His play is physical and agressive.
I would love to see him come into the league and dominate, but I am willing to wait till next season for the to happen. I will be honest, I can't recall what the position of the team was prior to his injury coming to light. Had he won a sport? I don't know. I will say that I agree that "you can't lose your sport due to injury".
I think you are bang on that this "is not a question of need", but in a way it is a question of need. The Flames need him to be the stud we all believe he can be. Are Bennett and The Flames willing to take that short term pain to ensure long term gain?
The flip side is what damage would be done to him mentally and physically if he comes up and plays but flounders.....
Luckly there are hockey minds greater than mine making this decision.