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Originally Posted by N-E-B
Bennett doesn’t seem like the type of guy who quits on his team. If (and that is an absolutely massive if) he finds some sustained chemistry on the 1st line I could absolutely see him staying here.
Who knows, maybe that’s the Flames hopes? “Change of scenery” could be interpreted as a move up the lineup too. This could be them giving him one last chance before they move him. I don’t buy the showcasing argument, teams don’t really do that and most scouts don’t base their assessment of a player based on a few games before a trade (not that you or anyone else was arguing that they’re showcasing him, I’m just saying).
I’ve liked Bennett on that line so far but he’s going to have to be consistent in that role if he wants to stay there. It’s all on Bennett now.
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Yeah, the simplest answer is the most likely. Idiotte called the agent to ask about the situation. He got an answer essentially that if the current situation at the time was what his client had to work with, yes, he would he open to a change of scene.
Don’t kid yourself, that does mean a change of team, but I suspect you are right that an actual sustained opportunity with skilled Flames linemates would be a factor
It’s really not that complicated. “A sustained look in the playoffs pays off. If you can’t give me a sustained look in the regular season based on that, then yeah, I need to look after myself”
He drew a penalty early and had a few scoring chances. I could see 13 and 23 adjusting to work with the attributes he brings for an overall net positive
I don’t buy the showcasing story, I more buy the scratch as a ‘reel your agent in, you don’t show up the team’ kind of message. Tre is a ECHLer, no?
The team I expect will see this through, would have preferred to save face, but sometimes you have to call them out.
Whatever.
Markstrom is awesome
Mang is finding his touch
Coincidentally Backs has sure returned
Great 60 by the team