Contrary to what a lot will think, this news brings no joy to Mudville. It sucks watching a player completely fail and playing himself off the team, so it was only a matter of time before Bennett got moved for a diminishing return. Good on him for forcing the team's hand and trying to go out on his terms. It will be interesting if they can find a suitor who is willing to accept $2.55M in cap hit, and then an ugly qualifying offer, for what is a 4th liner. I think Bennett better be prepared for this to drag out as the market for him is going to be non-existent. The Flames will have to package him with something of value to move him, and I doubt they want to do that. It's unfortunate it came to this, but I hope he comes to realization that this is squarely on his shoulders and him not being able to perform up to an acceptable level. Here's hoping the Flames can shake a 4th or 5th rounder loose from someone and get this done in a timely manner so it does not become a distraction.
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