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Originally Posted by Zoller
You're probably right that I under value Bennett right now. But I think his future is bright. I'm hoping he signs a cheap "show me" bridge deal. Hence why I think he'll get less AAV than Ferland.
Ferland scored more goals last year, will likely start the season on the first line (barring a signing or trade for a top RW), and brings other intangibles that Bennett doesn't have yet (mainly physicality but he also has a terrific shot). We're all hoping Bennett can be that tough feisty player that he showed flashes of in the 2015 playoffs but he still has lots of development left. I feel Ferland is closer to reaching his potential. He just needs to find some consistency.
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If the team believes in Bennett and Ferland in the same way I do, I hope neither get "show me" short term bridges. Bank on their success, and get term at a lower dollar value now, opposed to paying more after the bridge. It will go a long way to help stabilize the cap situation going forward.