Now some actual facts.
Ryan Getzlaf:
In his first year (age = 20) had 39 points in 57 games. Next year (age = 21) he had 58 in 82.
0.7 ppg in first 2 years.
http://www.hockey-reference.com/play...getzlry01.html
Joe Thornton:
Age 18: 55 Games: 7 Points
Age 19: 81 Games: 41 Points
Age 20: 81 Games: 60 Points
Age 21: 72 Games: 71 Points
By his 3rd full season, he was a ppg.
http://www.hockey-reference.com/play...thornjo01.html
Eric Staal:
In his rookie year he had 31 points as a 20 year old.
In his 2nd season he had 100 points as a 21 year old.
http://www.hockey-reference.com/play...staaler01.html
Vlad Tarasenko:
First full NHL season at age 22, he had 43 points in 64 games.
Second full season at age 23, he had 73 points in 77, including 37 goals.
http://www.hockey-reference.com/play...tarasvl01.html
Claude Giroux:
First Half Season: Age: 21, Games: 42, Points: 27
First Full Season: Age: 22, Games 82, Points: 47
Second Full Season: Age: 23, Games 82, Points: 76
http://www.hockey-reference.com/play...giroucl01.html
Backlund took 7-8 years to become what he is. Good luck to anyone who wants to wait that long.
Sam Bennett:
First Full Season: Age 19, Games: 77, Points: 36
Second Full Season: Age 20, Games: 55, Points 20
http://www.hockey-reference.com/play...bennesa01.html
Basically you tried to move numbers around in order justify his horrendous play all season. The guys you listed were trending upwards and becoming stars. Bennett looks nothing more then a 3rd liner at best right now.
Forget points from all these players. If you honestly think Bennett has played remotely well at anytime this season then you're lying to yourself. 20 year old yada yada yada excuses...this is a league where every year younger guys are coming in playing well, he is expected to do the same, now would be the time to start.
I sure as hell hope he can figure it out otherwise what a wasted pick.