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Originally Posted by New Era
Why is it that suggesting a guy on a trend for 8 goals and less than 20 points is more like Hathaway, is hyperbole, but suggesting that if he "just finishes" he's a 35-40 point player is not? That type of production would see a 50% increase in his production from last season, be a career high, and a dramatic improvement over his trend. Seems that prediction is more hyperbolic.
Bennett needs to start scoring or he will be moved off the second line. Its as simple as that. You can't give a guy premium ice time, power play time, and opportunities to score, and watch as that player doesn't produce. A second line player needs to score. All the heart, hustle, and banging don't mean much if the line can't convert and score goals. If Bennett can't produce, you have to give other players an opportunity to finish. You have to try and get a proven guy like James Neal going as well.
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agreed. If Bennett can't start to contribute offensive and the coaching staff leaves him on the 2nd line, that's a page out of GG's book.
I don't see that happening with this staff though. Neal/Czarnik/Frolik will get there shot of Bennett can't seize the opportunity.