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Originally Posted by Monahan For Mayor
At the time no, but today I take Pastranak and don't look back.
Only because I have serious questions about Bennetts IQ.
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Today maybe you'd do that. Did you feel that way at the time? Doubtful. You'd be the laughing stock of this site if you even suggested that 2 years ago, and with good reason. There was a pretty clear cut line in the sand over who the top picks were that season. Pastranak wasn't even close to being up there.
I don't see Bennett as a disappoint at all. Not even close. As said in previous posts, he's being asked to play and learn the defensive side of the game and it will cut into his offensive numbers.
Look how long it took Backlund to get to where he is. Are Flames fans willing to be patient that long? Probably not. We have been spoiled by Monahan, Gaudreau and Tkachuk. All players most of had destined for the AHL at some point, yet all are impact players for the most part. Just because Bennett hasn't reached some people's expectations doesn't mean you redraft him in the different position. He was ranked as the #1 skater for a reason.
And it's also foolish to try to redraft after 2 seasons. These ranking change literally year by year until everyone's prime is done. Only recently have we been able to redraft the great 2003 draft.