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Originally Posted by Monahammer
So, is a player that maxes out around 30 points in the season but puts up ~.6 ppg with a really heavy game come playoff time worth letting it slide for the season? Yes absolutely IMO.
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I like Bennett and have never been one of his big detractors but IMO players that only show up for the playoffs are a luxury for elite teams that are annual cup contenders. The Flames are a level below that as a bubble team that's in the hunt to make the playoffs. The Flames invested a 4th overall pick into Bennett and there's no sugar coating that he's averaging a paltry 28 points per regular season. I don't think his salary is an issue at all but if any team overvalues his playoff play and is willing to give up quality assets in return I think it's probably the last kick at the can a GM is going to get to try and get a better return for that 4th overall selection. It's not a must move like moving Gaudreau but it's something the GM should be open to for the right return.