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Originally Posted by jayswin
Sure, but the point you're missing from posters there is that Reinhart still had significant value, though diminished. Bennett does not have that, he's passed the point of getting a decent return before a bad one later, so that's why you keep him at this point.
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It is really hard to know what is up with Bennett. I am just glad he is not coasting and is still contributing. He has worked hard at the center role and along the way it probably took a toll on his style of play and confidence. That said, if the lack of scoring is in any way intentional it has to come across as really selfish. It took Jagr (thankfully) on that line to get Jankowski his first goal and that as Mark mentioned is what players dream of. Bennett is only 21 its not uncommon for a young guy to get in a mental funk but I hope for his own sake he can snap out of it and enjoy whats going on with the team. There is no reason he can't be that guy that scores those game winning goals like Marty Gelinas. If we can get some of that old Bennett back this team could start to get very dominant! I still believe that Bennett is the player many of us believe he is and has some elite skills right up there with Johnny. The sad thing is if he does ever end up getting traded, it could be a middling team that offers the Flames a high end draft pick. He has a very good situation here and may never get another opportunity to play with the mix of talent on this team. Jagr was probably brought in to play with Bennett, he has a legend on his line; This is a once in lifetime opportunity to play with one of the best players to ever play the game. I am excited to see Bennett break out.