Playoff Bennet doesn't change the fact that Sam is a bust. It happens. Certainly not going to blame the GM for that one as THN and others had him ranked as the top prospect that draft. Could the Flames have done a better job developing him? Probably but the player himself just hasn't translated to the NHL. I really hoped he could turn the corner but its just not going to happen at last in Calgary. If Treliving can get anything for him at the deadline that would be great but if Seattle takes him in the expansion draft I'm also good with that as it's just time to move on.
I will say one thing when it comes to amateur scouting. When you hear the phrase "he's like a bull in a china shop" used on a top prospect run, run far away. Players like Yakupov and Bennett with okay skills that skate well and are physical can dominate junior players only to be rendered as average or below average players against men.
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