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Originally Posted by pepper24
So being the highest Flames pick, Flames only top 5 pick, ranked #1 by CSS/Redline in his draft year, his first year, a 4 goal game, different coach, different line mates, regaining confidence; therefore more consistent and less streaky, and not being Naill Yakupov will mean he's one of the exceptions??
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We don't know the future. It doesn't mean he will be an exception. It's just a lot of reasons why the, "it doesn't happen a lot in the NHL therefore it won't happen for Bennett" is a weak argument IMO.
I think there's lots of reasons to think Bennett can still turn it around. Some choose not to see those and focus solely on his play lately. Some of us look at his entire body of work and still see a lot of potential to end up as a top 6 player. It's dangerous to think 2 seasons under a bad coach equals a trend downwards that must continue. It's dangerous to write off players his age with his skills.
Obviously you're not a believer and I'll never convince you. I just think the arguments against Bennett turning it around are weaker than the arguments that he still can.