[CF84]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

How do you figure? Bennett as a 19 year old had as many points as Brown did as a 22 year old and did it in less games. He had a down year last season but was a 20 year old center with #### for wingers most of the season. Also Bennett being a 4th OA and Brown a late rounder will play a factor in thw potential or 'ceiling'. This isnt a good measuring stick.

Sure it is. These deals are about what these players will do in the next 2-3 years. Both players "should" be getting better and Bennett had an off year. They will be primarily looking at Bennett's more recent work, which is no more impressive than Brown's, aside from playing a more difficult position. This doesn't mean they will disregard Bennett's rookie season, but it is a concern that he has regressed. I think that based on position, and what he has done, Bennett is looking at around 3 years at an average of 2.75 to 3 million. They will look at Browns deal as a comparable and would be stupid not to. The last thing we need to do here in Calgary is what happens up north. We don't need to hand out contracts based almost entirely on one good year or potential.