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Enoch Root · 10-31-2020, 05:34 PM

Of course the Flames want him to succeed. And of course they know how to develop players - they are an NHL franchise. But development is not one-size-fits-all, you can develop 9 guys well and still screw up the tenth because all players are different.

I am not saying that they screwed up with him. And I certainly wouldn't say he's a victim.

But I do think he's been given the short end of the stick for linemates, for the most part. Did he force the team's hand by being too awesome to keep down? No. But has he been lavished with great opportunities? Hardly.

I can see both sides of the argument for Bennett. But I think those that have written him off, the 'is what he is' crowd, have done so prematurely.

I think he is a late developer for whom it will all come together at some point. And at some point, he'll get the right opportunity. I have been concerned for a while now that the right opportunity will happen with another team though.

10-31-2020, 05:34 PM	#4081
Enoch Root Franchise Player Join Date: May 2012 Exp:	Of course the Flames want him to succeed. And of course they know how to develop players - they are an NHL franchise. But development is not one-size-fits-all, you can develop 9 guys well and still screw up the tenth because all players are different. I am not saying that they screwed up with him. And I certainly wouldn't say he's a victim. But I do think he's been given the short end of the stick for linemates, for the most part. Did he force the team's hand by being too awesome to keep down? No. But has he been lavished with great opportunities? Hardly. I can see both sides of the argument for Bennett. But I think those that have written him off, the 'is what he is' crowd, have done so prematurely. I think he is a late developer for whom it will all come together at some point. And at some point, he'll get the right opportunity. I have been concerned for a while now that the right opportunity will happen with another team though.