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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
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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I don't like Treliving as a GM but I will completely agree with this. I was ecstatic when the Flames drafted Bennett.
My disappointment is that Sam Bennett should have been traded this past off-season. Many people (including myself) bet that he would not be able to replicate his playoffs in the regular season and that is exactly what happened. His value was the highest it had been over the past few years and the GM was not able to capitalize. We are now at the point where many would be happy to get anything for him.