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Originally Posted by Vulcan
I thought Backlund's line had a pretty weak game in Edmonton and I'm glad to see them back on track. Now get him signed.
Brodie with another strong free wheeling game. Nice to see he's fitting in with his new partner.
I'm beginning to think Bennett won't be much of a scorer but he still can play a big role on the team.
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Bennett has never been afforded the same level of talent to play with, or the opportunities on the power play that our other top young players have.
If we legitimately want him to be a top 6 producer, then we need to give him competent line mates and the appropriate type of ice time to allow for his skills to translate into points.
Gulutzan absolutely buried Bennett's line last night in zone starts. There's like six players in the league that can dig themselves out of that and produce offense.
Give Bennett ten games with Gaudreau, give him favorable zone starts that top 6 players get, and some PP time, and I guarantee he will start putting up points.