I really like Bennett. I stopped thinking he was going to become a bona fide scorer, but with a good coach like Sutter, I felt he would have been salvaged into a very dependable player that can contribute on the score sheet and gives you a tonne of sandpaper. I am actually sad to see him go, and didn't think that it would happen this trade deadline - or maybe at all.
The return is decent - more decent than I anticipated. Heineman sounds like a horse - strong work ethic, always moving his feet, etc. 2nd is valuable as well.
I am glad that he is moving out east as well, as I still think he has both the potential to become a much better player than he has shown in Calgary, while also being a difficult player to play against. I wouldn't want him on a rival, or having to play him 6x a year, plus playoffs.
Hope he lights it up in Florida! Hope Heineman and whomever is drafted in the 2nd round lights it up here too.
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