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Originally Posted by mrdonkey
I see Sam as a 20-35 point winger, which are are a dime a dozen in this league. We could probably sign any number of players currently available to fill that role. But maybe if another GM still sees that top 6 potential in him he could return something in a trade, which to me is where his real value is. Personally I no longer see any place for Sam in Calgary going forward, he just isn't very good.
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A 30 point forward in the NHL is basically a productive quality third liner.
This is a team that has struggled to find quality bottom 6 forward. So if that type of player, truly is dime a dozen, then why have the Flames struggled to find them? Do they not need guys like that?
The SC winning Washington Capitals had the following
- Their #5 forward by TOI (Tom Wilson) scored 14 goals, 35 points
- Their #6 forward (Lars Eller) scored 18 goals, 38 points
- Their #7 forward (Andrew Burkovsy) scored 12 goals, 25 point (56 games only)
- Their #8 forward (Jakub Vrana) scored 13 goals, 27 points
This is what I mean by the binary thinking. The idea that a 15 goal/30 point Sam Bennett has "no place" in Calgary going forward or isn't very good simply ignores the reality of the NHL.
If he turns into a 20 goal/40 point guy, you have a top 6 forward on your hands. And is he REALLY that far away from that?