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Originally Posted by flamesfever
There were 5 D's with an average best year of 32.2 points, and 5 forwards with an average best year of 65.4 points.
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So in other words, out of all the forwards who were drafted 4th overall between 2006 and 2015, Bennett is the only one who didn't have a 57 point season before the age of 22. Or even a 50 point season. Or a 40 point season.
Best Seasons while under 22:
Marner 69 points at 20 years old
Ryan Johansen 62 points at 21 years old
Evander Kane 57 points at 20 years old
Nicklas Backstrom 101 points at 21 years old
Sam Bennett 36 points at 19 years old (best season to date).
Bennett is quite a bit better than Pouliot (2006), who could hardly break into the NHL before the age of 22. He has also been better than Stephen Weiss (2001) and Pavel Brendl (1999).
But like others have said, there's no use comparing at this point. He's an asset, and his drafting position doesn't really matter (other than the fact that Bennett should have potential). The Flames should try to get 40 points out of him this year, in which case we can be pleased.
He's way worse than any of the forwards drafted 4th overall since 2006; it doesn't matter how you look at it. This is well established. Now lets disregard his draft comparables, and just hope he develops well as an asset.