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Originally Posted by Ziggy Lidstrom
Sure I agree with your latter assessment. Yet I don’t think he’s done developing. I have given examples of other late blooming players. I don’t know why similar comparisons don’t fit. Perhaps it’s due to his draft pedigree. I still think time is on his side.
I just don’t want them to trade him in the division. He would head hunt our players with murderous and odious results.
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From the Athletic: "Among past players aged 23-25 closest to Bennett's statistical profile, there are 87 players that are strong matches, and only 12 went on to become top-six forwards. Despite his pedigree, Bennett's chances of becoming something more look slim."
So although it is possible he develops more, I don't think time is on his side at all. And the smart money would be that Bennett is what he is: A physical, 3rd liner.