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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
You think Bennett between lucic and dube would have 29 points right now?
I don't see it at all.
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That's where you and I differ. I think it possible that Bennett could be having more than that. Of course impossible to answer unless they actually are on a line together for a significant period of time to find out.
I think Bennett's ability and style of play is incredibly limited with 4th line minutes though. I believe that Bingo at some point this season posted corsi stats that Bennett is really good at producing or getting within high danger chances, or something along that extent. Getting the 3rd least minutes per night I don't think works in the Flames best interest if his advance stats throughout the season indicates he can develop offensive chances. He's being neutralized by players that cannot translate those developments into goals.
If Bennett was on the ice more along with Lucic and Dube, thus getting the same minutes they are getting (or close to), I believe Bennett would producing more than we've seen from him, and his linemates would be as well; rather than him bringing their play down. I think those three together complement each other very well.