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Originally Posted by SeanCharles
Anyone who thinks a 23yo everyday NHL player who has failed to live up to his immense potential can't someday figure it out is being too shortsighted.
I'm not saying it will happen or even that its likely but it still can happen.
The NHL is littered with players who didn't figure things out until their mid 20's.
The important thing is he can provide certain intangibles and is still effective enough to play each night on any NHL roster - even if its just on the 4th line in Calgary currently.
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He has been healthy scratched this season, hasn't he? Or did it turn out he had an injury?
Thing is, he is now overpaid for what he is currently bringing. And I don't know if there is really such a thing as an "everyday" 4th liner. Those are the players you cycle in and out of the lineup to keep them fresh and engaged, and who are always at risk of being replaced by someone younger, cheaper and with more potential.
I don't think Bennett should be waived but he sure isn't the hill I'm going to die on. He hasn't helped the team much this year.