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Originally Posted by Bingo
Why the extremes?
Scoring title? Who has ever come close to suggesting that?
Bennett playing better is a good thing. I see a player that has figured it out and found a role now, which is such a huge thing in the National Hockey League. He generates chances and makes his linemates better. The fact that he's consistently showing up for every game and plays physical is a huge bonus on a team that seems to feed off of energy.
His downside isn't going away though. He doesn't do much with his chances and that may continue or it may not. Last night he scored with his ass, but had two better chances that resulted in shots, but not overly dangerous ones.
If he improves his shot he could pop. If he doesn't he's found a role that will make him a very good third liner on a deep deep team, or an above average complimentary player on second line.
This is a good thing Calgary fans ... don't fight it.
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This is where the disconnect happens for me.
How can the same guy be an "above average complimentary" second line player but not produce at least average second line player points?
That just doesn't jive.
I will agree he is starting to play like a real good 3rd line physical banger though...something the club is very short on.