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Royle9 · 02-10-2018, 11:13 AM

AC's video clearly shows the Bennett we all hoped he would be, I firmly believe that his development is what hurt him most (along with the shoulder injury)

I think Hartley utilized him a lot better, let Sam play to his strengths and it looked like he was going to turn into an impact player. Since GG took over Sam has without a doubt struggled, but is it a player problem or a development/coaching problem?

I truly believe giving up on him now will haunt us in the future, there's a reason he was ranked #1 N.A pick in his draft class, I just think he's been saddled with poor line-mates for the majority of his career so far and when he has had a chance along side Johnny they've shown some pretty solid chemistry. Everyone likes to bag on Sam and at times its hard to argue against it, but outside of the first 2 weeks Janko was up he's struggled just as much if not more, the whole line is basically irrelevant out there and yet GG continues to roll the same lines.

I think Sam needs more confidence and a LONG shot with better line-mates before we give up on him. Not 2-3 shifts, not 1 game he needs 5-6 games playing with other players who can put up points.

02-10-2018, 11:13 AM	#233
Royle9 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Exp:	AC's video clearly shows the Bennett we all hoped he would be, I firmly believe that his development is what hurt him most (along with the shoulder injury) I think Hartley utilized him a lot better, let Sam play to his strengths and it looked like he was going to turn into an impact player. Since GG took over Sam has without a doubt struggled, but is it a player problem or a development/coaching problem? I truly believe giving up on him now will haunt us in the future, there's a reason he was ranked #1 N.A pick in his draft class, I just think he's been saddled with poor line-mates for the majority of his career so far and when he has had a chance along side Johnny they've shown some pretty solid chemistry. Everyone likes to bag on Sam and at times its hard to argue against it, but outside of the first 2 weeks Janko was up he's struggled just as much if not more, the whole line is basically irrelevant out there and yet GG continues to roll the same lines. I think Sam needs more confidence and a LONG shot with better line-mates before we give up on him. Not 2-3 shifts, not 1 game he needs 5-6 games playing with other players who can put up points.