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AC · 07-24-2020, 04:37 PM

Bennett has earned a playoff performer reputation by IMO being our best even strength forward all 3 playoffs he's been involved with.

I don't think the desire to maximize his effectiveness is unreasonable.

I think most here also agree Ryan is better as the 3C... but the thought process is maybe the best thing for the team is if Ryan can improve the 4th line more than the drop-off from Ryan to Bennett on the 3rd line.

I see the logic as:
Dube - Ryan - Lucic = 8/10 as a 3rd line.
Rieder - Bennett - Rinaldo = 4/10 as a 4th line.

vs

Dube - Bennett - Lucic = 7/10 as a 3rd line.
Rieder - Ryan - Rinaldo = 6/10 as a 4th line.

We've heard multiple coaches talk about the issue with finding ways to get Bennett more ice time when he seems to be "on", which sounds like a concern about giving his linemates on the 4th line more ice time than they can handle. A better balance between the 3rd and 4th lines is intriguing IMO.

07-24-2020, 04:37 PM	#59
AC Resident Videologist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	Bennett has earned a playoff performer reputation by IMO being our best even strength forward all 3 playoffs he's been involved with. I don't think the desire to maximize his effectiveness is unreasonable. I think most here also agree Ryan is better as the 3C... but the thought process is maybe the best thing for the team is if Ryan can improve the 4th line more than the drop-off from Ryan to Bennett on the 3rd line. I see the logic as: Dube - Ryan - Lucic = 8/10 as a 3rd line. Rieder - Bennett - Rinaldo = 4/10 as a 4th line. vs Dube - Bennett - Lucic = 7/10 as a 3rd line. Rieder - Ryan - Rinaldo = 6/10 as a 4th line. We've heard multiple coaches talk about the issue with finding ways to get Bennett more ice time when he seems to be "on", which sounds like a concern about giving his linemates on the 4th line more ice time than they can handle. A better balance between the 3rd and 4th lines is intriguing IMO.