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Originally Posted by gunnner
You are derailing alot of threads with drive by posts these days. Then hiding behind a "i dont want to derail another thread" type post? Too late, you derailed the thread with a stupid post.
Bennett is awesome so far this year!
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There is nothing stupid about his post. He gave his opinion and had the self-awareness to know that it's an opinion he's given on several other threads in regards to non-Flames. Just because you disagree doesn't make his post stupid. Ten years ago someone would have been similarly mocked if they argued that there is no place for staged goon fights in the NHL.
Personally, I'm on the fence. On the one had, the entire point of checking (including body checking) is to separate the player from the puck. In this case, the puck was already gone and Bennett was "finishing his check", which is a nebulous concept that we all kind of understand but not completely. On the other hand, physicality and intimidation have been a staple of hockey for probably 100 years. A big hit can change momentum. From a team approach big hits and "finishing your check" are legitimate tactics to help win a game. Bennett's hit was entirely within the rules of the game as it stands today.
These arguments are difficult because it ultimately boils down to a question of 'doing everything to win' vs. long term player safety. This is especially difficult knowing what we now know about brain trauma and it's long term affect on quality of life. But the players seem to understand the risk associated with it and sign up to play even knowing those risks.
So...yeah Bennett is looking good so far this year.
