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Old 04-18-2021, 10:49 AM   #746
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Bennett is a guy who needed a change. It's not easy for someone to be a teams highest pick ever and then not reach that potential. In Florida he becomes someone with expectations that were always inline with what he is.

Even Bouwmeester was better in St.Louis largely because he had a role better suited to him. He wasn't a lead dog number one type. But in 2-3 shut down guy was something he excelled at.
Agreed. Lucic is another example. Edmonton expected an offensive power forward and he struggled. In Calgary, he’s really settled in as a role player who brings leadership, toughness, and is not relied upon to drive the team’s offence.
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