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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
No one has come close to belittling either of them.
If you are referring to me, I posted stats that show Reinhart's progression has been slower than Bennett's over the last two years, whether you include this season or not.
It is a simple fact. As a 15 and a 16 year old, Reinhart was THE guy for his age group of prospects. Bennett came out of 'nowhere' and has now - in my opinion - passed him.
Reinhart has pedigree but Bennett has been progressing more. I'll take that every time.
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Not referring to any particular poster, but there are plenty of posts over the past 30 pages or so, that thought the oilers were idiots to pick Draisaitl over Bennett, in particular. They are undoubtedly idiots, but not for that reason, as Draisatl might be a very good pro. It is way to early to tell.
The more recent discussion seems to be questioning Reinhart's potential. If you think Bennett will be better, fine, but I personally don't see any "progression" that would have me concerned, if I were a Sabre fan. If you prefer Bennett, again fine, but I can almost guarantee if the players were reversed and the Sabres took Bennett, Flames fans would be extolling Reinhart's virtues (great WJC) and chirping that Bennett is an injury concern or some other non-sense.