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Originally Posted by pokerNhockey
Originally Posted by MisterJoji 
Bennetts ice time and quality of linemates also dropped because the Flames didn't have anyone to put with him, while Backland's improved.
I would agree that makes his potential more unknown. But is "younger and has already accrued more "NHL Experience" with flashes of dominance like when he had a 4 goal game" not a better bet for who has the higher potential overall?
Foo's potential is a nice narrative, but realistically if he ends up anywhere near the level Bennett already is, it is a major win. Age is useful tool to know if they are likely to improve, stay the same, or loose a step. Foo is farther along that curve then Bennett and so more likely to be what he is.
Also I feel like there is a lot or room still between underperforming 4th overall expectations and overperforming for someone who was undrafted. |
Sam Gagner once had an 8 point game, no one mistakes him for an all star. If your using such a small sample size then technically Foo is on pace for a 41 goal NHL season.
And again being saddled to poor linemates is a false narrative. He spent 5% of his time with Brouwer and Jankowski did fine with Hathaway as his winger.