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Originally Posted by VilleN
This is pathetic. Anyways, although Monahan isn't as physical as Bennett doesn't really matter - he's not soft though. Do you think it is easy to score from the slot in the NHL? Do you think guys just let you walk in to that spot and wait for an opportunity?
I think Bennett being our best playoff performer is less about Bennett's untapped potential and more an indictment of the team. If a 3rd line fwd is your best player in the playoffs, you've got some problems.
I also don't buy that Bennett has been developed poorly. He's had ample opportunity. I've never seen Bennett do something on the ice where I thought to myself "Wow, that guy has a high level of skill and IQ". He's tough, he hits and at times he's a hound on the puck and is very noticeable. However, when Dube and Mangiapane were playing their way up the lineup they would routinely do things that you'd see and think to yourself: "Whoa, this kid has some skill" or "Wow, that was a very smart play"... I honestly can't recall thinking that with Bennett.
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I have seen numerous instances where his natural skill gets him into a high danger chance that he just couldn’t finish. Also earlier in his career he would take bad penalties and I feel this would routinely see him punished by sitting him or playing him with bad line mates. Bennett’s never gets consistent power play time. I think the organization has just botched his development in favour of the chemistry that Johnny and monny allegedly have. You have your opinion and I have mine. The amount of Personal shots coming from the monohan crowd is indicative of his play. He can’t acquit himself so others have to fight his battles.
And monohan and his ability to score from the slot. Where does he do that most often? On the power play and in over time. He isn’t going to the slot that often. He can’t get there with his lack of wheels. He isn’t doing it versus tough defensive teams.
Eat bread doesn’t look good on the top line either. Dube does but he’s proving fragile.
I watch Bennetts game a lot. He has moments where he shows high level skill only to be thwarted by a good save. He’s a player. I prefer his game to monohans. No need for insults.