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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
You can’t know what the Flames would be without Tkachuk, but I will offer this remark.
Sam Bennett played his rookie year with Backlund and Frolik, and had similar numbers to Tkachuk (who Gully put in Bennett’s slot the next season, in his rookie year).
Tkachuk saw a jump in year 2, with a top 6 role, while Bennett was given a bottom 6 role with rotating line mates
If Tkachuk holds out, to what extent would Bennett rebound with expanded role and better line mates ?
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Who knows....but i dont think there is even 1% chance he would reach Tkachuk levels of production. His hockey IQ just isnt at that kind of level IMO and really doubt it ever will be or even get close.