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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
Yakupov was drafted high. So was Daigle.
I'm not seeing it outta Bennett. I bet he ends up a bust. I'd sell 'high' based on what we've seen so far before his value further erodes.
Also Simmonds and a 1st is hilariously outrageous. Why not just offer Bennett for McDavid instead?
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What's the bet? You're betting he'll be a bust like Yak and Daigle? What's the wager?
Also, what exactly aren't you seeing from him?
Rookie season: 36 points. That's more than what Monahan put up in his rookie season, and more than what Iginla put up in his sophomore season (almost as if a "sophomore slump" is a known risk or issue with young developing players).
Sophomore season: Developing his 200 foot game (first year as a centre), and learning to be an effective player night in and night out even when he's not producing offensively.
I think your expectations are out of whack. Player development is not a straight shot upwards, and the fact that he's had two different coaches while playing two different positions is also worth mentioning.