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Originally Posted by New Era
I don't know what will happen with Bennett. The guy really concerns me, but I am hoping it was all Gulutzan. Unfortunately, the Flames are bringing in another Gulutzan-like coach, so this might not be the best fit for Bennett. I'm also not certain that changing linemates is going to help. When he played with Monahan and Gaudreau last season he looked completely lost out there. If I were drawing up the lineup I would have him with Backlund and Frolik as the third line, and see if he can perform there in a two-way role. If he produces, then I might try him up the lineup with other more offensively gifted players, but at this point, I don't play him with anyone you think is going to be a big scorer as he may just drag them down. Bennett needs to take baby steps, and the best one to get his game back would be to play with Backlund and Frolik and see if he can get back to his rookie season level of performance first.
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A lot of metrics say Bennett had a much better 17/18 than his disappointing 16/17 season but wasn't rewarded. Both were with Gulutzan, so it's hard to say what will happen this year.
Same season with better puck luck and he's a 30-35 point player.
Is that all though?
I'm almost done hoping the guy finds a gear, but if better teammates add to the above he may get to a point where he could demand a contract like that coming out of this season.