[News] All-encompassing Bennett trade discussions thread

[Stanley]

Why would we trade for DeAngelo when he's on waivers?

[Wolfman]

[David Struch]

When Jankowski and Bennett were scratched last season, word got out they were unhappy in Calgary.

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by Flaming Homer

I look forward to getting caved in again in the playoffs again and people cant figure out why Johnny and Mony went from PPG regular season players to 0.3 in the post season.

If that's the case then maybe we will see some changes.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

Besides the fact the tweet is speculation, you have no idea what is going on behind closed doors.

Bennett could be out for a million different reasons.

Indefensible? Indefensible to jump to conclusions.

Since I've joined, I've always thought jumping to conclusions regularly was a prerequisite for maintaining your membership here.

[transplant99]

I dont believe Bennett has ever been healthy scratched before.....anyone?

Its something that should have happened at times over the last 5 years, but the timing of this one seems odd. Well he should have been sent down but that ship has sailed.

See what the club looks like....could be a good thing. Certainly cant hurt that much.

Other guys that could use a night in he press box too.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

Can't wait until every thread on CP after bennett leaves is about how "this team is too soft and needs to bring in players who hit and bring physicality"

Yes, because Bennett has been such a wrecking ball out there so far this season. What are we going to do without the guy with the 94th most hits per 60 minutes played, or more importantly, two hits per game?

[Patek23]

Originally Posted by DazzlinDino

If that's the case then maybe we will see some changes.

.....said all of CP the last 4-5 years every seasons end.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

yeah why have a thread to discuss things at all, let's only post tweets from verified sources and never speculate on a message board

my post said essentially said if Bennett is being scratched for performance reasons then Ward is a moron. There is literally an 'if' in my statement.

what?

You said if he's scratched and it isn't because of a trade, it is indefensible.

It's right there for everyone to see. Now you're trying to say that's not what it says?

It could be a million non-trade related things and be entirely defensible.

Maybe he's slacking in practice. Maybe he's not taking COVID protocols seriously. Maybe he has the stomach flu. Maybe he's not good in the room. None of those are trade related and according to you, every one of them are indefensible as reasons to scratch him.

[The Boy Wonder]

Originally Posted by New Era

Yes, because Bennett has been such a wrecking ball out there so far this season. What are we going to do without the guy with the 94th most hits per 60 minutes played, or more importantly, two hits per game?

Dude just chill. you will soon get your wish and teh evil dark cloud of Sam Bennett will be out of your life and you can go back to being grouchy about something else...

Christ almighty

[CsInMyBlood]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

Can't wait until every thread on CP after bennett leaves is about how "this team is too soft and needs to bring in players who hit and bring physicality"

There are a lot of players who hit and are physical but also have a semblance of hockey IQ and defensive awareness. They also might be able to beat 12 points in a season.

That would be an upgrade on Sam Bennett.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

Can't wait until every thread on CP after bennett leaves is about how "this team is too soft and needs to bring in players who hit and bring physicality"

No, the same posters who say that now will still say it then.

Also, what physicality does Benny bring? He's invisible out there most of the time. If he's our version of size and toughness, we have a serious problem.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Other guys that could use a night in he press box too.

Ward doesn't use the pressbox like he should IMO. Lucic, Bennett, Nordstrom, Simon, and Leivo should all have time on popcorn alley. Backlund and Eat Bread could fall into this category too. Sometimes a night out of the lineup can really wake you up out of some complacent play.

[Patek23]

Originally Posted by New Era

Yes, because Bennett has been such a wrecking ball out there so far this season. What are we going to do without the guy with the 94th most hits per 60 minutes played, or more importantly, two hits per game?

Sam Bennett and Johnny Gaudreau have the exact same amount of playoff points in the exact same amount of games played. With considerably less ice time.

When was Bennett given a fair shake aside from a couple shifts on a top line mid game to be pulled back right after. I am very confident this will go down as one of the most mismanaged prospects in our teams history. He will get a fair chance elsewhere and run with it.

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by Flaming Homer

.....said all of CP the last 4-5 years every seasons end.

It can't look good on management if the Flames turn up too soft or not motivated for playoffs..

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by transplant99

I dont believe Bennett has ever been healthy scratched before.....anyone?

Its something that should have happened at times over the last 5 years, but the timing of this one seems odd. Well he should have been sent down but that ship has sailed.

See what the club looks like....could be a good thing. Certainly cant hurt that much.

Other guys that could use a night in he press box too.

Yes he has been healthy scratched a few times. Under every coach.

[Hells Bells]

So many people on this board wanted Bennett to pan out so badly that they're completely delusional when it comes to his importance and effectiveness.

[stang]

Originally Posted by bzoo02

Bennett and Lucic for DeAngelo and pick.

Immediately buy out DeAngelo.

Essentially a way to buyout Lucic.

I think NYR would just buy him out. Because of his age it’s really cheap to buy out.

[YYC in LAX]

Originally Posted by Stanley

Why would we trade for DeAngelo when he's on waivers?

NHL teams like trading a contract for a contract. Wishing thinking, but offloading the Lucic contract prior to the NMC kicking in would be ideal and makes more sense for teams than simply picking up the player off waivers. Leverage the fact that NYR is currently stuck with a player and contract they don't like.

[Burning Beard]

I'm so sick of this Bennett talk. Bon voyage, Sam.