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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
Too many fans are convinced Bennett is far better than he is. He is a replacement level player or worse. Watching him closely last game with some of the skilled players was telling. It's high time he sits, especially given the fact he wants out. Nothing wrong with a little medicine from the coach if it inspires him to start playing with more emotion....which is the only thing that elevates his play in the playoffs.
He's a guy who handles the puck like a hand grenade and cannot even make a simple pass to his linemates. Heck he can't even muster a shot that can challenge an NHL goalie. There's no need to fear for who is replacing a guy like this when he's not using his best asset - physical, intense play.
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This just isn't true. Not sure why some of you have to create this narrative.
He's been disappointing, he's not a core piece, he certainly hasn't lived up to his draft billing ... but he produced like a 8-9 forward on an average NHL team. That's not replacement.
This year ... he's entering that replacement player realm with his start, but 9 games as a sample size doesn't amount to much for a label.