Sam Bennett is playing the way I’ve wanted him to play for a long time here. I said it years ago I wanted him to play a more simple Ryan Smyth type game. Just go hard to the net, be heavy, screen, tip, deflect and get those greasy rebound goals. Every goal he’s scored for the Panthers so far has been a few feet in front of the net.
Instead, the Sam Bennett we got was the former 4th overall pick that wanted to go 1 on 1 and dangle through everyone and score highlight reel goals. It’s a shame, but I give all the credit to Florida. They have the talent that can surround the grittiness that Sam Bennett brings on to the ice. Sort of like how a Zach Hyman can play so well with Auston Matthews.
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