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belsarius · 10-18-2018, 10:11 AM

It feels like every game Bennett just keeps getting better. First the physicality, then came better linemate usage and more controlled play. Last night I saw some really good instincts really take over, both right between the hashmarks. The first time was in front of Smith he made a great read and intercepted a pass to create a quick transition. Later in the offensive zone the Bruins were taking their time and usually nothing happens but he flew right into the middle grabbed the puck and got a great chance.

Combine that with he excellent play while replacing Johnny in the third. Just a beast with Monahan and Lindholm for that one shift in particular where they were relentless on puck pursuit and kept the play in the zone and pressure for the full shift.

I don't know if it is Peters, or maybe Neal has taken him under his wing, but whatever it is Bennett is starting to look like the player he was drafted to be.

10-18-2018, 10:11 AM	#1727
belsarius First Line Centre Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cranbrook Exp:	It feels like every game Bennett just keeps getting better. First the physicality, then came better linemate usage and more controlled play. Last night I saw some really good instincts really take over, both right between the hashmarks. The first time was in front of Smith he made a great read and intercepted a pass to create a quick transition. Later in the offensive zone the Bruins were taking their time and usually nothing happens but he flew right into the middle grabbed the puck and got a great chance. Combine that with he excellent play while replacing Johnny in the third. Just a beast with Monahan and Lindholm for that one shift in particular where they were relentless on puck pursuit and kept the play in the zone and pressure for the full shift. I don't know if it is Peters, or maybe Neal has taken him under his wing, but whatever it is Bennett is starting to look like the player he was drafted to be. __________________ @PR_NHL The @NHLFlames are the first team to feature four players each with 50+ points within their first 45 games of a season since the Penguins in 1995-96 (Ron Francis, Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Tomas Sandstrom). Fuzz - "He didn't speak to the media before the election, either."