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Originally Posted by Textcritic
We have also seen it in a few games in which Monahan has played while Gaudreau was injured. His production took a bit of a hit when Gaudreau missed games in 2016, but it was still there.
However, it is very much unlike the final several weeks of the 2017–18 season, when Monahan was shelved with injuries and Gaudreau spent a stretch of games with Sam Bennett and Derek Ryan alternating as his centreman in March and April. Gaudreau's production cratered, and Bennett's was completely absent.
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Without diving into the game stats from these times.
So 2017-18, benny was up there for what six games? Wow some audition. Especially when it's the most grueling stretch.
Even then though, I have admitted i agree with the assessment of Bennet being a below average offensive player with other tangible skills.
I see it for what it is. He isn't doing himself any more favors in this market. He needs to produce or he will become an afterthought. He needs to adapt his game to his team mates better. That's a pride thing or an IQ thing.
I still like the player and want him to center a line up.
Johnny Monny Lindy
Tkchuk Benny and Dube
Mangiapane Backlund Leivo
Lucic Ryan and Nordstrom
I think that line up would cause more problems. Lindy doesn't give the team as much at center. I like him as the 2way responsible player on the top line.