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Originally Posted by New Era
Dispelling the Legend of Sam Bennett, the Faceoff Edition.
Sam Bennett's faceoff efficacy throughout his career (FOW%).
2020-21 - 41.2% of 17 taken.
2019-20 - 51.7% of 172 taken.
2018-19 - 55.6% of 90 taken.
2017-18 - 54.3% of 219 taken.
2016-17 - 46.1% of 811 taken.
2015-16 - 46.1% of 347 taken.
When Bennett is predominantly a center and taking draws against other centers, his stats aren't great. Coming in from the wing to take draws Bennett does much better, probably because of facing weaker competition in the dot. Should also note that Bennett's faceoffs are rarely in the defensive zone, but that is consistent with his ice time and the sheltered zone starts he gets.
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huh??? If i recall from every hockey game i've ever watched, when any player comes in from wing to take draw it means their centre got kicked out. The opposition centre wouldn't change so not sure how you can claim that Bennett is facing weaker competition unless you are implying that flames centres only get kicked out against lesser opponents.