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Originally Posted by SeanCharles
If Bennett gets better and shows some offensive prowess I have no doubt he could work his way into the top 6 on the Flames.
I feel like our top 5 players are locked in but still think there is a winger spot that hasn't been hammered down as of yet.
Czarnik is looking good on the 2nd line but he has by no means solidified his role there.
Neal didn't look like a fit with 19 and 11 so he is already on the 3rd line looking to find some chemistry.
I feel like the door is wide open for Bennett, Czarnik, Neal or Dube to solidify a role in the top 6. Tkachuk would play just fine on the RW if required, Peters even asked him to work on board play etc. as if he was a RWer over the summer.
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..wouldn't be that crazy of a thought if Bennett started to turn things up and realize his potential.
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And I'd add to that the secondary battle to build a third line that can add to the momentum of the first two.
Neal is a given, but then you have a bunch of choices looking for a left wing and center that can create offence with Neal.
Ryan had a shot and was demoted. Dube is getting that second look, but it could be Jankowski's before long.
Bennett stirred the drink from the left side the other night so that's a good start.