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Originally Posted by SportsJunky
As far as the Bennett saga goes, I am heartened by the progress MacKinnon made this year in Colorado. He has been a real force for that team. Perhaps the leading Hart candidate. Much of it came after Duchene was traded away. Sometimes it can’t be explained. A player takes the next step when he’s ready.
Also, I’m not comparing the two, skill-wise, I’m just saying that it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if Sam still took the next step and became an important player for the Flames. It ain’t over yet!
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Mackinnon is definitely an interesting case study, but you have to admit that Bennett has never looked as good as MacKinnon did early in his career. Mackinnon has progressed definitely, but he has also "rebounded".
Bennett is so streaky. Question is whether he can ever be as good as he appears to be when he is at his best, and just how good is that exactly. A 20 goal, 50 point guy with some grit and energy?