If it wasn't for Bannett's heart, this team would be showing almost no heart at all right now. He has been their best forward in the playoffs.
Yes, the team needs more top 6 talent, but Bennett is not the guy to move to get it. We need MORE Bennetts, not less.
As for bringing that style of play all season, it is simply impossible - no one can do it. Ferland was the same. You can't crash like that every night or you will always be injured. But you need it in the playoffs. Some guys are playoff guys, that is just the way it is.
Having said that, I think a full season with him and Dube is going to be very interesting. I would not be surprised at all to see Tkachuk moved to their line, making that the 2nd line, and having Backlund lead the 3rd line.
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