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Originally Posted by SilverKast
I don't see the problem with trying him out on the wing on the top 2 lines. I get how important centers are, but if he's a better fit on the wing then it helps fill a need for us - as well as freeing up a spot for Janko.
I mean if we had drafted a high scoring winger with that number 4 pick we'd all be thrilled right? Why not see if he's that guy? I don't see how it hurts us in the short term, it seems to work ok for the guy who was picked just ahead of him up north.
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It doesn't hurt the Flames at all. This guy is not a top nine center in the NHL and it doesn't look like he ever will be. His undisciplined play combined with complete inability to generate offense at the position should be evidence enough. I'd rather the Flames have Bennett skating on the wing where there is less pressure on him, which also opens a spot for a guy like Jankoswki to get in a test the waters. This would potentially be a win win as both players may evolve into much more than they currently are.
As it stands now, Bennett might not even be in the league this time next year unless his game drastically turns around.