Sam Bennett as a center or winger?

[DeluxeMoustache]

I want to see 5-10 games with Bennett-Jankowski-Jagr to develop chemistry

All of this hand wringing, when he had rotating cast of underachieving wingers, then although moved to the wing playing with Jankowski, Jagr was injured. Now they have a chance for stability as long as Jagr stays healthy and gets in to game shape. And Jankowski is starting to get the NHL game

He has been getting chances and the results will come. And if they do, it could be an awesome third line.

[nickk382]

I've been off the grid for a while and can't believe I am seeing Bennett with 0 points in 15 games.

Zac Rinaldo plays for the worst team by far in the NHL this year and has a goal in 12.

I'm wondering if Bennett hasn't gotten laid in a while. Anyone know a girl that would take one for the team?

[Oil Stain]

Originally Posted by nickk382

I'm wondering if Bennett hasn't gotten laid in a while. Anyone know a girl that would take one for the team?

Yeah. I've heard most professional hockey players have trouble meeting women.

We should start a foundation to help the poor guys out.

[ignite09]

Originally Posted by nickk382

I've been off the grid for a while and can't believe I am seeing Bennett with 0 points in 15 games.

Zac Rinaldo plays for the worst team by far in the NHL this year and has a goal in 12.

I'm wondering if Bennett hasn't gotten laid in a while. Anyone know a girl that would take one for the team?

Pretty pathetic when an Oiler fan can come in and make you look stupid. Some of you need to start putting more effort into your posts, or just not post at all.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by カナダ人です

It's amazing home much rope high draft picks get. Obviously the potential is there, but if Bennett was a 5th rounder with zeros across the board 15 games into the season, he probably wouldn't still be on the roster.

Teams often claim meritocracies, but they really aren't.

*I'm not saying they should bench or trade or send Bennett down. The potential is there and obviously that's huge. Just saying 1st round picks get a lot of rope*

They get a lot of rope because they have huge talent and there is so much upside in giving them rope.

IMO, that is not inconsistent with meritocracies.

[nemanja2306]

Don't worry about Bennett.

Split98 told us we should be excited about him because he had "flashes of brilliance" during the preseason. Regular season be damned.


On a more serious note, I wonder what our options are for Bennett. Is he AHL eligble (without waivers)?
Demoting him to the 4th line seems a bit counter productive.

I'd put him back with Backlund, at least for a little while to try and rebuild his confidence.

Perhaps:

Gaudreau - Monahan - Ferland
Bennett - Backlund - Frolik
Tkachuk - Jankowski - Jagr

If he gets going, you could put him back with Jankowski and Jagr. Just a thought.

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[kukkudo]

Originally Posted by nemanja2306

Don't worry about Bennett.

Split98 told us we should be excited about him because he had "flashes of brilliance" during the preseason. Regular season be damned.


On a more serious note, I wonder what our options are for Bennett. Is he AHL eligble (without waivers)?
Demoting him to the 4th line seems a bit counter productive.

I'd put him back with Backlund, at least for a little while to try and rebuild his confidence.

Perhaps:

Gaudreau - Monahan - Ferland
Bennett - Backlund - Frolik
Tkachuk - Jankowski - Jagr

If he gets going, you could put him back with Jankowski and Jagr. Just a thought.

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He can't be sent down without going on waivers. I think if the Flames lose tonight you move him on the Backlund line.

[nemanja2306]

Originally Posted by kukkudo

He can't be sent down without going on waivers. I think if the Flames lose tonight you move him on the Backlund line.

Too bad. AHL might have been good for him. Win or lose, I'd move him to the Backlund line.

Try to "jump start" him if you will, like a car. Perhaps a poor comparison, but you get the point.

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[---Hatrick---]

I am on board with swapping Bennett and Tkachuk. Atleast for a game or two. I believe not only will Backs and Frolik help Sam, but Tkachuk could also spark Jankowski and Jagr

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by nemanja2306

Too bad. AHL might have been good for him. Win or lose, I'd move him to the Backlund line.

Try to "jump start" him if you will, like a car. Perhaps a poor comparison, but you get the point.

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Back when he was eligible, a lot of posters would have been apoplectic if he was sent to the AHL. "Best player in camp" and all that.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Back when he was eligible, a lot of posters would have been apoplectic if he was sent to the AHL. "Best player in camp" and all that.

Silly to be cheeky on that ...

Many of the media have said similar (including Loubardias), Gultuzan picked him out twice in the off season as a guy they expect to have a big jump this year. Treliving as well.

This isn't a fanboy thing.

This is a player that seems to have things aligned often in the past two years that finds a way to get in his own way.

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Many of the media have said similar (including Loubardias), Gultuzan picked him out twice in the off season as a guy they expect to have a big jump this year. Treliving as well.

I always take those kinds of comments as generic tire-pumping by supportive bosses. "He's training real hard." Well yeah, almost all NHL pros do train real hard in the off-season. Have you ever heard a coach or GM say they expected a guy to falter in the upcoming season?

I've never seen any kind of correlation between those comments and a player's actual play once the season got underway.

[pepper24]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Silly to be cheeky on that ...

Many of the media have said similar (including Loubardias), Gultuzan picked him out twice in the off season as a guy they expect to have a big jump this year. Treliving as well.

This isn't a fanboy thing.

This is a player that seems to have things aligned often in the past two years that finds a way to get in his own way.

I think a lot of that came down to he is on a "show me" contract after not living up to expectations in his rookie contract. He has a lot to prove and right on the media to think that due to that contract and bad play he'd bounce back.

I was the same and took him in my hockey draft for the same reasons. I'd be near the top instead of middle of pack if he had any life to him offensively. Damn you Bennett!!

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Silly to be cheeky on that ...

Many of the media have said similar (including Loubardias), Gultuzan picked him out twice in the off season as a guy they expect to have a big jump this year. Treliving as well.

This isn't a fanboy thing.

This is a player that seems to have things aligned often in the past two years that finds a way to get in his own way.

I’m sure they are as disappointed as the fans are in his season thus far. Highest draft pick the organization has ever had.

He is not someone in danger of being cut but I’d be disappointed if Treliving wasn’t examining every avenue possible to make the team better.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Silly to be cheeky on that ...

Many of the media have said similar (including Loubardias), Gultuzan picked him out twice in the off season as a guy they expect to have a big jump this year. Treliving as well.

This isn't a fanboy thing.

This is a player that seems to have things aligned often in the past two years that finds a way to get in his own way.

I wasn't trying to be cheeky. I'm just saying that there were a lot of people who criticized the team for not playing him enough, slammed posters for even suggesting he might stand some AHL time, etc. I daresay it was the majority view he should stay up. So it's not surprising he got no AHL time.

[Tron_fdc]

Bennett needs to go out and drop the mitts with someone. Focus on the basics, and that's about as basic and mindless as you can get.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Tron_fdc

Bennett needs to go out and drop the mitts with someone. Focus on the basics, and that's about as basic and mindless as you can get.

Take his 8-10 minutes of ice time and shave 5 off of that. Sure, good plan.

[VilleN]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Take his 8-10 minutes of ice time and shave 5 off of that. Sure, good plan.

Realistically only a minute - if that - of actual playing time. I think he should do it, could spark something.


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[Pointman]

It is hard to figure out how to get Bennett going without being in the locker room. However it seems that those on the locker room can't figure it out either. We may be getting to the point where we should treat Bennett like any other player on the team. He has beem the least productive forward in the NHL, so off to the press box he goes. If it is not the best for his development, screw his development. Instilling meritocracy and team-first mentality is more important. Then let him claw his way back into the line-up by outplaying fourthliners in the practices. If anything, showing him that he is no longer "our future franchise center" may actually get a monkey off his back.

[EverfresH15]

Originally Posted by nickk382

I've been off the grid for a while and can't believe I am seeing Bennett with 0 points in 15 games.

Zac Rinaldo plays for the worst team by far in the NHL this year and has a goal in 12.

I'm wondering if Bennett hasn't gotten laid in a while. Anyone know a girl that would take one for the team?

Does anyone have Darnell Nurses's sisters phone number?