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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
Again, you keep giving a fan's perspective. I assure you no one on that roster, save maybe Bollig, feels that Bennett at this point in time, until he proves otherwise at the NHL level, is going to be an upgrade over them in any of the remaining 4 games down the stretch.
And should the Flames play him and miss (unless he lights it up) not only the players that sit instead of him, but everyone else on that roster will question the Bennett decision. The Flames are not making this decision taking into account fan opinion, but they are likely seriously thinking about player opinions and outcomes for all the scenario's that could occur.
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Sorry but the players are not going to blame Bennett if he plays and they don't make it. That is silly.
I am not giving a 'fan's perspective' even if that's how you see it. I am saying every player on the team knows that no spot is 'owned' or given. They know that if the team inserts Bennett, then the team thinks Bennett can help.
You are talking like they are a bunch of insecure children who will react poorly to a change in the lineup.
Do you think they'll cry if Wotherspoon dresses?