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Vinny01 · 05-09-2019, 09:09 PM

Sam Bennett is the highest drafted player in the history of the Flames in Calgary. He is turning 23 and will be entering his 5th season in the league. After a great debut late in 2015 that included 11 playoff games he had a solid rookie year with 36pts and 18 goals. He scored in bunches and went on very long dry spells. He followed his rookie year up with seasons of 26, 26, and 27pts. He has played center but mostly wing. It is pretty safe to say he has not lived up to the pre draft hype that had him the top rated skater by central scouting.

This past season however he found his niche on the team and fills an extremely important role. He plays a physical, hard nosed game and has shown the ability to step up when the games matter. He was our best forward in the playoffs and his best games during the regular season were typically considered big games.

Treliving seems to be a big fan of Bennett he was his first draft pick as a NHL GM. What do you think the Flames do with Bennett? Do/should they sign him to a long term deal of 5+ years? Should they try to bridge him for one more contract that takes him to RFA to keep the cap hit lower? Is it time for the team and player to part ways?

05-09-2019, 09:09 PM	#1
Vinny01 Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CGY Exp:	Sam Bennett contract negotiations. Sam Bennett is the highest drafted player in the history of the Flames in Calgary. He is turning 23 and will be entering his 5th season in the league. After a great debut late in 2015 that included 11 playoff games he had a solid rookie year with 36pts and 18 goals. He scored in bunches and went on very long dry spells. He followed his rookie year up with seasons of 26, 26, and 27pts. He has played center but mostly wing. It is pretty safe to say he has not lived up to the pre draft hype that had him the top rated skater by central scouting. This past season however he found his niche on the team and fills an extremely important role. He plays a physical, hard nosed game and has shown the ability to step up when the games matter. He was our best forward in the playoffs and his best games during the regular season were typically considered big games. Treliving seems to be a big fan of Bennett he was his first draft pick as a NHL GM. What do you think the Flames do with Bennett? Do/should they sign him to a long term deal of 5+ years? Should they try to bridge him for one more contract that takes him to RFA to keep the cap hit lower? Is it time for the team and player to part ways? Last edited by Vinny01; 05-18-2019 at 09:10 PM.