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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
He has a full NTC until years 3 and 4. Likely going nowhere next year. He can probably be salvaged into a 3rd line grinder if his play picks up.
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My concern is that I don't think the Flames actually use a third line grinding line, or at least that his presence on any line will prevent it from doing anything but grinding (and we might see another season of Bennett struggling offensively if stuck with him). Right now, I think he could spend the season in the pressbox and the team would be better off with current roster substitutes like Chiasson and Hathaway... which may seem harsh but he was pretty bad.
One source of optimism for me is that he must be capable of playing better. He was so awful last season that his career seems unbelievable if that is all his. He isn't so old that the explanation must only be physical. I was hoping he would be moved but the possibility of a bit of a resurgence like Stajan had isn't out of the question. I guess we'll find out in training camp.