Not disagreeing with the Bennett sentiment, and with the benefit of hindsight, that Friedman announcement seemed to derail the Flames' season, but has it ever been confirmed that Bennett officially asked for a trade?
I thought it was further clarified that Bennett was frustrated with his ice time and deployment and that perhaps a fresh start would be mutually beneficial. Then when Sutter was hired everyone was talking about a fresh start.
I'm sure it was partial damage control on the part of the team (thanks Friedman) but compared to other players in other situation around the league, it didn't sound like a formal request from Bennett. It almost sounded like a non Alan Walsh version of the Frolik situation. Which, mind you still ended up in a trade.
I just had the feeling with Sutter coming in that all bets were off.
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