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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Well a lot of arguing in hockey is about terminology and how we use it. In this case you're basically saying a bust = a disappointment. I think that doesn't necessarily follow the classical use which IMO is bust = non-NHLer.
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Just wanted to chime in to say that the poster boy for NHL busts, Alex Daigle, played over 600 games in the league. Patrik Stefan played almost 500. While draft selection matters less and less as the years go on, I think for the top end guys, expectations relative to selection tends to be more important than for someone picked late. I think that unless Bennett turns into a minimum 2nd liner, he'll always be associated with that word, at least within this fanbase.
He's probably a guy who could use a change of scenery. I think most of his troubles are in his head, and while maybe his brain will never catch up to his skills, maybe a fresh start somewhere without the weight of expectations following him around can help.