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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Has nothing to do with linemates. Bennett doesn't have the hockey IQ to be an effective player at the NHL level. How he'll process the game at an NHL level seems to be the most difficult trait to project in a draft-age player.
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Please quantify Hockey IQ..... it’s just a buzz phrase for fans. There are examples all over the league of younger players being played in roles that are not suited for them, cases where they are moved and become productive NHL players. Does Bennett take bad penalties at times.... yes he sure does but I don’t think there is any doubt he has the right attitude and given the right opportunity he would be a more consistent point producer. I think for his career they should move him to a better opportunity if they don’t have room on another line...... square peg and round hole.