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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
Makes me sad to watch Bennett be so good.
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Some people talked about Bennett's low IQ, and some people even called him a replacement level player while he was with the Flames, but he wasn't developed yet or used properly.
I would argue Florida doesn't get to the SC without Sam Bennett. It's like an addiction, sometimes you can't get help until you recognize there's a problem. The Calgary Flames have to be better at a lot of things than they have been the last few years. At one time it was people defending management decisions, coaching decisions, or just calling Sam Bennett a lousy player; But there were those of us who believed he wasn't being given a proper opportunity, and wasn't utilized the way he needed to be. Shortly after Sam Bennett got to Florida he said he was the happiest he'd ever been. That tells you that he wasn't happy in Calgary. I believe Conroy recognizes this because he talked about giving the players more opportunities, and that he wanted them using their skills. Conroy complained and had to talk with the coach when Sharangovich, was moved down the lineup. Sam Bennett is turning out to be a fantastic player.