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Originally Posted by mrdonkey
What on earth has Bennett shown since his draft year that would lead anyone to believe he’s capable of this?
Can’t it just be that Bennett isn’t that good and should be paid as such?
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In his first actual pro rookie season when he was playing with Backlund and Frolik as a 19 year old he was reasonably productive. It was after they moved him to Center that his production dropped off.
Elias Lindholm who is a year and a half older and has played 2 more full seasons than Bennett in the NHL just upped his previous career high by 33 points.
I still think that Bennett does have the skills to put up that type of production. Hence why I would be offering him a two year deal. If he continues to produce as a 26-30 point player and can't force his way up the lineup...than yeah maybe it's time to consider moving on for both parties two years from now. But I'm not so willing to do that with a player who hasn't turned 23 years old yet.