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Originally Posted by ComixZone
The third line role and PP time is what my hope is for him.
I don't see him actually moving ahead of Backs or Monahan based on a playoff run - I was just arguing that if Bennett WERE in a top six role, I think he would produce at a top six clip. Didn't really nail conveying that though. I think the lack of a role has crippled Bennett's confidence and led to frustration that we visibly see on the ice with him trying to do too much in a limited role. Give him a defined role and good wingers, and I think we'll be rewarded for it with Benny.
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Bennett does have some intangibles that Monahan does not have. He also has ability to drive a line, "as we saw in the playoffs". This something we don't see from Monahan.
This is one reason I suggested in an earlier post about Hall and Bennett playing together; Since both players are very durable they may complement each other. if they have chemistry, Hall can do the scoring while Bennett does the heavy lifting. Quite possible that what Bennett actually needs is to play with elite players in order to complement his skill set. Didn't Bennett play with McDavid at one time. I think they played together for 7 or 8 years?
Personally I think they Flames need to develop a top line that is skilled and durable, but that consists of guys that can drive the line.