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Originally Posted by GioforPM

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.

Found an article (it's Francis though, unfortunately) but it's like nothing's changed over the course of a year.

http://calgaryherald.com/sports/hock...ter-the-reason

The beauty of the move is that it’s not a knee-jerk reaction to Gaudreau’s injury Tuesday, but a decision coach Glen Gulutzan made before that, with an eye on trying to help the youngster find the scoring touch he had in junior and will eventually exhibit in the NHL.

With three goals and seven points in 17 games, Bennett hasn’t been happy with his start, which included a benching for his early penchant for taking questionable penalties. His 13 minors are among league leaders and symbolic of his early frustration.