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Originally Posted by edslunch
I wouldn’t be surprised if he asks to be traded. Maybe the contract negotiations didn’t go the way he wanted, he feels he’s not in a position to succeed, he’s buried on the depth chart, needs a change....not that any of those by itself is a deal-breaker
There are examples even of Baertschi who had more success when they changed teams. He might look at that as a way out of his current funk.
I trust the organization is doing what they can to keep him positive. It’s not uncommon for people under a lot of (self-induced) pressure to look for an out.
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This has been my worry too, we don't see the player in person but when you have MT passing him on the depth chart, that might not sit well with some players (in similar situations). Why not show some faith in Bennett move him up and down the lines give him ample PP time! Push his elite talents show him he is valued and appreciated. For example, we all know what Bennett can do in a shootout yet MT gets all the love and rightfully as he has earned it BUT we need Bennett on this team too!!
In other words they need to do more to make him feel like he is part of the team. Why not let Bennett feel good about himself, why not show him some trust and belief by putting him in the SO's; Or on the top line occasionally? Is the guy being punished.. he has been here long enough, done whats asked of him, yet he is stuck on the 3rd line probably wondering if he belongs.