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Originally Posted by jayswin
That's kind of the point. Bennett playing amazing was not a Bennett that could steal a game or even help majorly change it to a win.
Right now he is what he is - a third liner that has an ability to show some serious jam and physicality when it matters. But not one that can light up a scoresheet and take over a game offensively other than a few one offs over the years.
The idea that he's a $4mil player right now is ludicrous and the poster took it even further saying he would be okay with $4.8. And none of that should take away from the work Bennett as put in and the results of a tenacious, physical third liner that every team needs. It's just his salary valuation that's insane.
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Fair, I wouldn’t expect him to get 4 million
I think Bennett’s agent has a point to be supported statistically with points per 60, quality of linemates, etc that supports an argument in favour of sustained elevated role (although a coaching decision), and short term is the way to go.
But when Bennett is playing effectively when the team stars are MIA, it is unfair and disingenuous to hang team results on Bennett
How often is a third line / sometime second line guy a difference maker when the top 3/6 are flat as a pancake?
Maybe a game here and there but never in a full playoff series (contrary examples are welcome)