Yeah it probably is just because I had pretty high expectations for him. There was a stretch this season he struggled to score but I realize he is so young. I also think Hartley sheltered him a bit, and likely for a reason.
People on this site understandably overrate the Flames. That's my other issue. I normally reserve judgement when people are drooling all over Flames prospects because I chalk it up to bias. Again, Laine will probably be better than both Monahan or Bennett I think. There was rumours he was nearing in on Matthews as potentially the first overall. I don't think that'll happen, but he is NHL ready and again I predict he will eventually outperform Bennett. Bennett also has a small history of injuries, which makes me somewhat nervous long term.
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