I couldn't imagine sitting Bennett if he was playing well just to save a year on his ELC. We're possibly making the playoffs and playing against a team we can beat in round 1.
Last year Monahan burnt a year of his ELC and the Flames finished 4th last. But, it did wonders for his development and now look.
Playoff hockey for Bennett would do wonders for his development too.
The Flames will be in a salary cap crunch like any other great team, but I truly feel that the culture being built will encourage guys to take a discount. Brodie's contract is certainly a discount.
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