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Originally Posted by Table 5
I know most just want to see him in a Flames uniform, but I'd rather Bennett and the Frontenacs get their crap together and go far in the playoffs. Considering the run that they went on when Sam got back, it would be disappointing if they just went 4 and out. This is a character building opportunity, so I personally hope he pulls this team out of this hole and makes a difference when it really matters.
And even if he does become available, the AHL is as far as I go with him this year. The Calgary Flames have a relatively healthy team up front at the moment, so somebody would have to come out of the lineup to slot Bennett in. Do you really sit out a guy like Ferland or Granlund for Bennett right now? Sends kind of a crappy message to the kids who have been fighting for us all year imo. Sam will get his chance next year, there's no need to crowd out other prospects right now.
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Kingston is a notoriously terrible franchise. They have improved a bit lately but still haven't won a playoff series since 1998 and last year they blew a 3-0 lead.
As for the kids who've been here all year... welcome to pro hockey. The best players play. Granlund has been sent up and down about 50 times this year... I'm sure he gets it.