You play to win the game. Does Bennett give you a better chance with him in the lineup than someone else? I say yes, and because of that he should play.
Not only does it show the team that you are committed to winning, but also potential future signings and draft picks. It's a philosophy, winners in my opinion don't send down players who deserve to be on the team because of contract situations such as this.
Having a young player play well and earn a high paying contract is a good thing, that means he has gone above and beyond, we're not the Oilers.
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