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Originally Posted by Oling_Roachinen
8 points in 22 games is a 29 point pace. But facts just don't matter anymore.
At this point, someone could say that Bennett jersey number is 93 and we'd have half of CP say that's too low and argue he wears 125.
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True.
Facts don’t matter until he knocks Darnel Nurse right on his ass.
What he is providing is right in the meat of what analytics can’t measure.
How hard a team is to play against.
A hit isn’t equivalent between players.
His play is what makes defenseman rush their decision making and take notice when he’s on the ice.
What is different about it is HOW he’s doing it. He’s not acting like a wrecking ball. He’s more like a sniper on s roof top, picking his spots.
The whole time Nurse was mugging him along the boards & in the corner you can tell his motive is to remain emotionless, disciplined and NOT take an offensive zone penalty.
It’s impressive.