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Originally Posted by DazzlinDino
He may have been treated well ala GG but maybe he wasn't handled properly. I am really hoping this coaching staff can get Bennett feeling part of the team and continue gaining some confidence in his abilities. Look at the difference in Taylor Hall after a change of scenery and with better coaching.
Personally I think GG was in way over his head in some area's. The new coaching staff seems more tailored to the teams needs with experience in player development and better suited for the team over all. This is a great group of guys I would think given some success that Bennett would want to be a part of that.
We just have to cross our fingers that if this team gels that Bennett will get stronger and want to continue with the Flames. It's encouraging to see the coaches giving younger guys opportunities and I suspect Bennett get opportunities.
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Bennett is also averaging 9 minutes in ice time this season. Now obviously it’s early, but I don’t see him getting any PP time or 1st line minutes like he got last season. Every player is in charge of their own career and need to show without a shadow of a doubt that they belong where they belong and unfortunately for Sam Bennett, he hasn’t proven or earned a top 6 role yet. He might down the road as he’s young, but there’s guarantee he will.
Also, Taylor Hall scored at a rate of a 90 point player and finished top 10 in scoring before he was shipped to New Jersey. So had shown that he had that ability before, Sam Bennett has not shown that he can do that. So Taylor Hall and Sam Bennett are not comparables in my eyes.