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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I like Bennett fine, but he's never produced like Backlund, can't skate quite as well, doesn't pass quite as well, and probably has a bit lower hockey IQ generally. Backlund has produced fairly well over the years despite vveing in a checking role and often playing with player who are well below him in skill (Tkachuk being the new exception).
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I feel that Bennett has a higher skill level and thus higher upside. I think him gaining confidence on the PP could help get his confidence up and get him on a roll. This team could use a Bennett breakout, there’s upside to that. Backlund has proven to be a mediocre PP option over the years IMO.