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Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder
I honestly am finding it strange that no one thinks Bennett can play in the top 6. I think with a new coach he hopefully gets an opportunity in the top 6
Gaudreau Mony tkachuk
Bennett backlund lindholm
And I really don’t care about bottom six as long as it’s youth and speed
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I don't disagree that Bennett should play with better players in the top 6. I think the problem is he has to show more, "even when he is not scoring." Hopefully the coaches will give him some real opportunities to grow and become that player he can be. After all he is only 22 there is still lots of room there. I think if there was some way to inject some "chucky" in him he would be alright.
They are talking about putting Tkachuk on the top line (preseason), the guy plays and acts like he wants to win. Chucky has something to his game that Bennett does not quite grasp. Bennett needs to add something to his skill set show some speed, be an agitator but, he seems to withdraw too much when things don't go right. I guess the question is how do we make Sam Bennett more assertive without taking penalties. We need the "playoff Bennett" during the season.