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Originally Posted by Bingo
Nope.
He's an above average third line NHL hockey player.
No point in bringing fourth line into the discussion because it's hyperbole that's equal to calling him a second liner.
Forward #93 had 52 points this year ... Bennett isn't a first line player.
Forward #186 had 33 points this year, Bennett in an 82 game season was on pace for 31 this year. He's not a second liner, but he's close to the worst one in hockey.
Forward #279 had 21 points this year, the cut off for the best fourth liner. Bennett is well ahead.
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Is it fair or accurate to use 31 teams’ individual stats as your gauge when you’re talking about 3rd line players after you finish second in the NHL over 82 games( large sample size)?
Wouldn’t you want to compare the Flames 3rd line players stats with comparable teams (let’s say say top 6-8 teams in the NHL)?
Yes, I know Flames were disappointing in the playoffs and Bennett was above average in 5 games and Gaudreau finished with one assist. That small sample size doesn’t change the fact that Gaudreau is a far more valuable player than Bennett.