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Originally Posted by Redrum
I don't know about this year since we have a couple more guys to help, but last year Bennett was probably a little busy being this team's lone pillar of toughness. I would hate to see how bad the Flames would have been pushed around without him. So I would argue Janko didn't have a better year because Sam had a more valuable role when it came to team needs. Plus good PKers don't exactly come at a premium. If you can't do much else, you get good at the PK or you're out of a job.
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Originally Posted by dammage79
I see you're feeling the same way about Bennett as I did about the legend of Micheal Ferland.
Different people see different things about players. It's fine. But let's not kid ourselves here. Bennett is and has been an important part of this team and will be extended every opportunity to continue to do so until that rock has been bled dry.
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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
I like both players and think they can improve under a good coach, but Janko’s last season is seriously underrated around here. 32 points for a 3/4 line player is pretty darn good.
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Oh, don't get me wrong. I don't hate Sam Bennett at all. I think he can be serviceable, especially if he eventually learns not to take those horrible penalties. I totally want him to succeed in a big way.
But people just saying he should instantly slot in ahead of Jankowski are out to lunch. Jankowski and his line has been a big part of this winning streak. Regardless if he has 1 point. He looks good and you're going to crush his confidence when its sky high by benching him?
This is the time to reward him for his solid play, not throw him in the pressbox.