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Originally Posted by Bingo
I agree with that part 100%.
He has been off this year, and coming off an injury. Plus a team with depth has to cycle players in ... that's why I don't lose it when Stone comes in once and a while.
Forwards 13/14 and Dman 7 can't just sit there for 9 weeks in a row and then be disapointed because they're not ready when an injury comes along.
But on production average Bennett was a 6.5 forward last year in the NHL (points per 60), not replacement level.
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Agree with his production last year being above replacement level. It was solid third line material. But he’s also in that area where a sustained period of play below that level puts him in the healthy scratch danger zone. It would be different if he was a consistent 30 goal scorer and you’d be confident in a rebound.