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Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil
Didn't they move Bennett onto Monahan's line when Gaudreau broke his hand?
The Sharks just recently moved Hertl back to the wing, I still don't understand the Flames reluctance to even try this for a game or two.
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I think they put Versteeg there in place of Gaudreau.
I've always thought Bennett would make a good winger, but if he can play C he should be one. I have been hard on him in the past (less patient than a lot of posters) but this year I've thought he was a lot better. Last game I wasn't that fussed by his penalties. F. Hamilton's was worse, Johnny and Versteeg had brain fart ones, Bart's was from being outplayed. Bennett's were a function of being the best defensive forward on his line, and covering in the D zone when there was a team breakdown. They could have happened to Monahan, Backlund or Hamilton as easily IMO.
I don't think Versteeg is as good as he was last year and Jagr is still finding his game. Bennett at C is worth a few more games.
As for Jankowski, sure when he arrives that's a choice to make at C. But a lot of people sure want to throw him in the deep end. And a season out, the centre depth isn't what it is now. So Bennett maybe needs to keep his centre chops at as high a level as possible.