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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Because the Flames need a top-line winger a hell of a lot more than they need Bennett centering the third or fourth line.
The organization did not "ruin" him. I agree that Bennett is a better player than he has shown this season, and a lot of that has to do with his deployment. However, I think it is abundantly clear by now that he has neither the skill nor the on-ice vision and anticipation to be much more than he is.
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If something like Tkachuk/Bennett/Dube had worked out as the second line (which I think it would have) they wouldn't have had to make Lindholm play center.
The organization absolutely ruined his development. Outside of a few games here and there, Bennett has never been given a real shot to show he can be more than he is. I just can't understand why they'd go back to this after seeing great chemistry between him and another skilled player for once, and finally maybe showing why he was drafted so high.