[News] All-encompassing Bennett trade discussions thread

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

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 obvious implication of my post is that if it's not trade related, then it's performance related.

I'm not frothing at the mouth here. I'm simply saying if Bennett is a healthy scratch (again, not health/COVID/anything else you want to possibly mention) and it's because of his performance relative to his teammates, it's a dumb decision.

[heep223]

Bennett got elevated to play with Gaudreau and Monahan last game and did alright. I can’t see how last game was any more bench worthy than the previous 5.

This is trade related IMO

[Flashpoint]

What this feels like is that he's now out the door in the next 24-48. Sam Bennett for his flaws isn't a quitter, and you knew he was giving everything every night. There's no reason to scratch him other than avoiding injury.

I hope we're sending him to the US for a prospect all but the most well versed of us have never heard of but will be the next Mangipane, Kulak, Ferland, Brodie, or maybe even... Gaudreau(gasp!).

A prospect would free cap space, and avoid direct comparisons. We're not getting a current top 6 player back, so if it's an NHLer, it'll feel like a loss.

I wish Sam the best of luck. I personally don't think he has enough sense between the ears to be a top 6, but go ahead and prove me wrong with a bigger opportunity. I figured it would be with the Kraken (which would have been fun, especially vs Vancouver), but as others have said, this is a great chance for CalgaryPuck to see if it was Nature vs Nurture when it came to Bennet's failings.

[Bend it like Bourgeois]

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.

The google machine says at least once in 2017.

I’m surprised it isn’t more.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

I'm not giving Bennett a free pass. Simply that whoever they are putting in to replace him will likely be worse. We had players who played significantly worse last game that haven't been scratched yet this season that deserve to sit in his stead.

Too many fans are convinced Bennett is far better than he is. He is a replacement level player or worse. Watching him closely last game with some of the skilled players was telling. It's high time he sits, especially given the fact he wants out. Nothing wrong with a little medicine from the coach if it inspires him to start playing with more emotion....which is the only thing that elevates his play in the playoffs.

He's a guy who handles the puck like a hand grenade and cannot even make a simple pass to his linemates. Heck he can't even muster a shot that can challenge an NHL goalie. There's no need to fear for who is replacing a guy like this when he's not using his best asset - physical, intense play.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by heep223

Bennett got elevated to play with Gaudreau and Monahan last game and did alright. I can’t see how last game was any more bench worthy than the previous 5.

This is trade related IMO

Yeah it has to be. He’s been one of our more consistent depth forwards.

If we were doing merit based healthy scratches, Mikael Backlund should be out.

This is trade related, or Ward is a terrible coach.

...so I’d say 50/50 it’s a trade.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

So much for work today...break out the popcorn!

[mrdonkey]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Yeah it has to be. He’s been one of our more consistent depth forwards.

If we were doing merit based healthy scratches, Mikael Backlund should be out.

This is trade related, or Ward is a terrible coach.

...so I’d say 50/50 it’s a trade.

Both these things can be true!

[Harry Lime]

His best two games of the year were the last two games.

[Burning Beard]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

So much for work today...break out the popcorn!

I chose a good week for Covid symptoms. Lots of free time on here waiting for results. Hahaha.

[Looch City]

How many threads must I follow??

[Moneyhands23]

I guess I am eating Pubes

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

Too many fans are convinced Bennett is far better than he is. He is a replacement level player or worse. Watching him closely last game with some of the skilled players was telling. It's high time he sits, especially given the fact he wants out. Nothing wrong with a little medicine from the coach if it inspires him to start playing with more emotion....which is the only thing that elevates his play in the playoffs.

He's a guy who handles the puck like a hand grenade and cannot even make a simple pass to his linemates. Heck he can't even muster a shot that can challenge an NHL goalie. There's no need to fear for who is replacing a guy like this when he's not using his best asset - physical, intense play.

The biggest measure of whether I not I want Bennett to sit is if it makes the Flames better or worse.

[BarDown]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

This is trade related, or Ward is a terrible coach.

I'll go with all of the above. This is trade related, and Ward remains a terrible coach.

[Vinny01]

I see this as just more horrible management.

Sam’s agent complains and he is promoted to the top 6. Crap we don’t want to set a precedent that agents whining means players get promoted so let’s scratch him instead.

I think trade offers must be coming in and the Flames are starting to get intrigued so they are holding him out of the game tonight.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by Harry Lime

His best two games of the year were the last two games.

NSFW!

I thought he was invisible last game.

[SportsJunky]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

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

He is right though. How often do we see Bennett asserting himself physically out there anymore? Certainly less than he used to. I miss that guy. Makes it easier to accept some of his ####ty decision making on the ice when you see him standing up for teammates and generally being a prick to play against.

[Two Fivenagame]

Just need to turn Bennett into a right shot / RW.

Puljujarvi?
Virtanen?

[JurassicTunga12]

pretty ridiculous if it's not for a trade.

[Wastedyouth]

Bennett sure has been consistent this year.


Consistently bad.

Then a "trade request thats not a trade request"

Meh. Good riddance. He brings nothing of value to the team except a short stretch of playoffs where he seems to give a damn.