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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
Sam Bennett was injured most of the year and not playing with Tkachuk which many thought impacted his playstyle and production.
Florida fans also said he looks softer this year, maybe due to shying away from aggressive plays due to lingering effects of his massive playoff injuries last season.
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He is definitely not getting into scrums as much or laying out guys with his patented reverse hits. He still goes to the dirty areas of the ice, but it's a little tentative.
I don't blame him. Fracturing a sternum is dangerous (ruptured cardiac sac, cardiac tamponade), and so it maybe reminded him of his mortality a little. Can't blame the guy for wanting to take care of himself.
I'm sure come playoffs he'll be up to full speed.