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Old 07-04-2017, 03:41 PM   #82
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Originally Posted by Strange Brew View Post
Ferland arguably had a better year than Bennett and absent where they were drafted would command similar money.
I will be surprised if either signs for more than 2 years, 3 maximum.
Bennett was trying to learn the centre position. Had they asked him to play right wing with Johnny and Sean I'm sure Bennett would've outscored Ferland in the role.

Ferland is the exact type of player you avoid paying $2M+ - he doesn't generate much offense on his own - he can finish when his linemates set the table, and he brings a physical element that line sorely needs.

I see training camp as a battle between Jankowski and Bennett for the #3C position. I can see a very plausible scenario where Jankowski wins that battle. When he does, Bennett will play on the top line, and Ferland will be a 3rd line physical winger with some skills making less than $2M a season.
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