[Sylvanfan]

I think the Panthers will find a way to make it work with Bennett. Him making 6.5 there is like making 8 in a high tax market. He fits really well there, and he's had a lot of success. I thought he struggled with the pressure of being the highest pick in franchise history when his game didn't get to the next level. So if he signs somewhere as an expensive free agent a lot of that pressure will come back. Bennett stikes me as a guy who'll value the role and success that he's had with the Panthers to the point that he'll try and make it work there.

One rumor I saw yesterday was the idea of the Flames getting Kyrou from the Blues. Can't remember who it was, but the idea was that the Blues only have 3 picks in this coming draft, and trading Kyrou would be a way for them to recuperate some of that lost draft capital. I don't think the Blues are up against it to the point where they'd need to move out a guy like him since Krug is now LTIR for life. I don't know enough about Kyrou's underline numbers to know if he's any type of play driver. Seems to be a decent goal scorer who had a better overall season this year after a couple of seasons where he got points, but infuriated coaches with his play in all three zones. So maybe the Blues think it's a chance to sell high.