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Originally Posted by blankall
This is why I think Bennett was done in Calgary as soon as Sutter came back. Sutter hates players that:
A. Can't keep their emotions in check; and
B. Complain about their ice time.
The stereotype that Sutter prefers larger more physical players is incorrect. We're talking about the guy who traded for Phaneuf for a package based around Matt Stajan. Sutter like lunchbox guys who play hard. He has no time for hot heads.
Bennett is different than Phaneuf, in that I think Bennett actually means well most of the time, whereas Phaneuf would definitely have moments where his own ego would get the better of him. Phaneuf had more of a selfish streak to him. Bennett's hockey IQ is just so low that sometimes it's hard to tell if he's being selfish or not. Zero ability to see larger strategy or set up on ice plays.
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Again, after Bennett was traded, Sutter told him “I wish I had you longer”
Bennett was traded because we were going to lose him in the expansion draft