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Originally Posted by Backlunds_socks
I think make or break is pretty harsh with regarts to S. Bennett. He's put up an 18 and 13 goal season plus 18 and 13 assists, averaging that to 15 goals and 15 assists.
A 30 point, 15 goal player is not a bust, however you want to cut it. If he stays that way he's very servicable.
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A 15/15 player is not a bust. A 15/15 player drafted 4th overall is a bust. A guy drafted that high should be making an impact in the NHL within 2-3years, which is why this year is HUGE for him.
He would honestly be given much more leniency if he weren't the highest ever draft pick of the flames.
I look at some of the other guys from that draft and how well they're doing and I can't help but feel that Bennett has been a little bit of a let down thus far.
Make no mistake, of all player/prospects in the entire organization, I want him to succeed the most, but he's making it a little bit hard for some fans to keep the belief.
He is the key for putting the flames over the top. If he finds a way to put it together next year, watch out.