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Old 03-03-2021, 09:16 PM   #8482
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada View Post
Blame falls on both parties. There seems to be the need to rush top 5 drafted players into the NHL but Bennett would have been better served to play at least a full season in the AHL so he could further develop his offensive game. Once he started getting buried on the 3rd line with crap for linemates it really hurt his development. I can definitely understand why he's looking for a fresh start with another organization.
Agreed. He would have benefitted greatly playing in the AHL. Instead, we utilized him as a bottom 6er and he had to translate his game into being one. Doesn't help that he regressed by taking too many dumb penalties to be trusted with more minutes, whether it be ES or special teams.
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