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Originally Posted by Bingo
...What does it mean? Frolik was more productive with Backlund/Tkachuk than Bennett was last year and had twice the minutes. However Bennett was more productive in the bottom six than Frolik was...
Both players have a great ability to drive play with and without quality linemates. Their creation rates are very similar. Frolik gives up less (better defensive player).
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For me, it boils own entirely to what we have seen from each player through two games: Bennett has been very good, Frolik has been poor. I also think there is a chance that on home ice Bennett could provide a spark to Backlund and Tkachuk. Both players have been below average, and they need to get going. Maybe Bennett is the player to do that.