Wasn't Bennett pretty much held in check last season until he was moved back to center, and that's when he caught fire? I think Bennett is a center. His instincts are best used in the middle and his style of play is best used in the middle. Moving him to the wing likely diminishes his efficacy and exposes him to a greater risk of injury. I don't think Bennett's frame will stand up to his mental desire to play a physical grinding game along the wall.
I hope we win the first pick, but Phoenix wins 2nd or 3rd and we elect to trade down for an additional asset. I like our center depth and would prefer we grabbed one of the big Finns. Walking away with an additional asset or two would be a massive bonus! Would the Coyotes be willing to swap their 1st rounders (2nd or 3rd, and then 22nd) plus Christian Fischer for the rights to hometown superstar to be, Auston Matthews? How sweet would that be! Get Laine or Pul-hardtospell, Fischer, and possibly two other players out of the first round? Could be the draft that sets this club up for the next decade.
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