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Originally Posted by transplant99
I disagree.
This club needs value on deals moving forward. This is not that.
When, on average, every other team has 4 guys outscoring him for less money....well that is a TON to make up with intangibles etc.
Doesn't mean if they can find some value elsewhere that Bennett becomes an issue at his current cost, but it better be decided before next June (or whenever next offseason occurs) which means he better at least perform up to his salary level in the regular season.
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To me, this team needs guys who care about winning and perform at the most important time of the year. I should rephrase that - this team needs more guys who can execute at the most important time of the year. I’m sure others care, but they seem to struggle hugely when the stakes get raised.
This team needs less money tied up in players who vanish during key times. Give Bennett the ice time/role he’s actively earning right now and he’ll prove he’s pretty damn good value - and we have next season to see that come to fruition, so no risk there.
Bennett has 7 points in 8 playoff games while playing 4-6 minutes less per game than others who have produced similarly/more around the league. Ignore that type of production during key times at your own peril.