Quote:
Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
Ok. Bennett had a 15 game 0 point streak to start the season. He finally got a consistent line mate with whom he could develop chemistry. When Jankowski found his game at the NHL level and Bennett with him, he then turned a corner. The guy has had a few games without points recently but has made an impact. And through Nov/December had 12 points in 11 games I recall.
Bennett is 21, Pacioretty is 29, which is when many players start to decline. (Some faster than others)
I’d rather look at how Bennett is playing now than penalize him for the start of the season, which I don’t think is reflective of him now.
In fact I would say, (not that anyone is proposing this trade,) that I would not trade Bennett for Pacioretty straight up.
|
Im not saying anything other than how poor Sams production has been this year. Pacioretty has been extremely poor by his own standards, yet still is way ahead of Bennett. SB isnt being "penalized" for anything, its just the facts at this point. Nothing more and nothing less.
This is all being discussed because it was pointed out how snake bitten MP has been this year and that the Flames likely lead the league in that category so adding another is not very desirable.