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Old 11-17-2019, 08:07 AM   #2593
GioforPM
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Originally Posted by transplant99 View Post
I think a little context would help.

Beyond being a much better offensive player than Bennett his entire career, he also contributed greatly defensively and particularly on the PK on a Stanley Cup winning team that was as good preventing goals as it was scoring them.

Not to mention a #10 pick overall should not be expected to be "better" than a # 4 overall.
I also have a bit of a loose tiered system for expectations.

Top five: star player
5-15: first liner/top six D
15-30: Makes your team within a couple years in a middle six role.
2nd round: makes your team.

The rest is gravy.
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