I am pretty certain it will be Bennett. Unless there are big changes upfront Bennett is the odd man out. I think too many people are putting emphasis on him being young/potential late bloomer. After this season the Flames only have one more year of control. If Bennett breaks out, he will be gone a year after the expansion draft. As much as I love playoff Sam Bennett, I just don't see him staying with the Flames.
As for Gio vs Tanev, I think this season's performance will help the team decide who they want to keep. That said, I am a bit disappointed in Gio, and the team's mental fragility under him as captain(especially in the playoffs).
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