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Originally Posted by MisterJoji
Yes, one great preseason game negates 3 years or mediocrity. Gillies easily with the inside track for the backup spot.
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Yup, 18 goals and 36 points at age 19 coming off shoulder reconstruction surgery are definitely mediocre.
I think Bennett's lack of progress in the two subsequent years had more to do with Gulutzan's system and player utilization than anything else.
I expect Bennett to pot 40 points this year. Not what you would hope for from a 4th overall, but the forward ranks are very crowded, and Bennett will be getting 3rd line minutes with limited PP time at best, so 40 points would be pretty good for the opportunities he will be given.