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TheIronMaiden · 04-30-2018, 12:50 PM

Taking a glance at the list of players taken after Bennett in 2014 there are a few that sting.

4. Sam Bennett 42-47- 89

8. William Nylander 48- 87-135
9. Nikolaj Ehlers 69-93- 162
15. Dylan Larkin 56- 84- 140
25. David Pastrnak 94- 109- 203

That said, compared to the other 22 players taken after him in the first round Bennett has developed better point totals. In the context of his draft Bennett was a fine pick to this point. He may still develop into one of the best from this draft but so far he is falling short of his top four selection pedigree. However, he is still an NHL player by any standard and at 22 next season he has time left for development.

04-30-2018, 12:50 PM	#617
TheIronMaiden Franchise Player Join Date: May 2016 Location: ATCO Field, Section 201 Exp:	Taking a glance at the list of players taken after Bennett in 2014 there are a few that sting. 4. Sam Bennett 42-47- 89 8. William Nylander 48- 87-135 9. Nikolaj Ehlers 69-93- 162 15. Dylan Larkin 56- 84- 140 25. David Pastrnak 94- 109- 203 That said, compared to the other 22 players taken after him in the first round Bennett has developed better point totals. In the context of his draft Bennett was a fine pick to this point. He may still develop into one of the best from this draft but so far he is falling short of his top four selection pedigree. However, he is still an NHL player by any standard and at 22 next season he has time left for development.