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Calgary4LIfe · 10-18-2021, 11:49 AM

Bennett continues to be polarizing on these boards because some people think he had a very low ceiling and is a bust (though there is no way he is a 'bust' - disappointing maybe, but outright busts are players who don't become NHL'ers, or are in and out of the league in a blink of an eye like Yakupov).

Some people saw that he had had talent but wasn't given the right opportunity to develop in Calgary.

I guess we will see. I don't really see the point of arguing about it right now. He SEEMS to be doing really well so far. I personally don't see it suddenly coming to an end, but we will see what happens during the season. If he bombs in Florida, then more people will just agree that he has some tools, but just wasn't able to put it together. If he continues to excel (which is what I expect), then I would think that people can be more willing to admit that perhaps his development was an issue in Calgary, and that he is a good player.

It is not about 'winning' the trade, or 'cheering against Calgary' lol. Yeah, some people are like that. How good or bad Bennett is doesn't alter what Calgary received in a trade - Heinemen and a 2nd. If he falls on his face, or wins an Art Ross, it is still going to be Heinemen and a 2nd. All I care about when it comes to the trade is how well Calgary can develop Heinemen and draft and develop that 2nd round pick.

I am cheering for Bennett not because it is a 'I told you so' to other people on this board who didn't think Bennett was good, or to the Flames as some sort of 'punishment'. I loved him as a player here, period, and want to see him have a tonne of success. I always thought that he put in a lot of effort, and that he was instantly ready to stick up for his teammates, and in the playoffs all he seemed to care about was doing anything and everything to win. I love players like him, and will always cheer him on. It is not cheering against Calgary. It is cheering one of my favourite players on (not that I have to justify a single thing).

I hope he does go PPG. Wouldn't surprise me if he ends up with only 40pts, or finishes above PPG. I think he finding his own gear right now, and nobody really knows how well he really ends up as.

10-18-2021, 11:49 AM	#2777
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	Bennett continues to be polarizing on these boards because some people think he had a very low ceiling and is a bust (though there is no way he is a 'bust' - disappointing maybe, but outright busts are players who don't become NHL'ers, or are in and out of the league in a blink of an eye like Yakupov). Some people saw that he had had talent but wasn't given the right opportunity to develop in Calgary. I guess we will see. I don't really see the point of arguing about it right now. He SEEMS to be doing really well so far. I personally don't see it suddenly coming to an end, but we will see what happens during the season. If he bombs in Florida, then more people will just agree that he has some tools, but just wasn't able to put it together. If he continues to excel (which is what I expect), then I would think that people can be more willing to admit that perhaps his development was an issue in Calgary, and that he is a good player. It is not about 'winning' the trade, or 'cheering against Calgary' lol. Yeah, some people are like that. How good or bad Bennett is doesn't alter what Calgary received in a trade - Heinemen and a 2nd. If he falls on his face, or wins an Art Ross, it is still going to be Heinemen and a 2nd. All I care about when it comes to the trade is how well Calgary can develop Heinemen and draft and develop that 2nd round pick. I am cheering for Bennett not because it is a 'I told you so' to other people on this board who didn't think Bennett was good, or to the Flames as some sort of 'punishment'. I loved him as a player here, period, and want to see him have a tonne of success. I always thought that he put in a lot of effort, and that he was instantly ready to stick up for his teammates, and in the playoffs all he seemed to care about was doing anything and everything to win. I love players like him, and will always cheer him on. It is not cheering against Calgary. It is cheering one of my favourite players on (not that I have to justify a single thing). I hope he does go PPG. Wouldn't surprise me if he ends up with only 40pts, or finishes above PPG. I think he finding his own gear right now, and nobody really knows how well he really ends up as.