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ComixZone · 02-05-2021, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug

Friedman was on 960 this morning, and his view was that the Flames should tell Bennett to play and play well. Elevate his trade capital and he will get his trade wish. This was just an opinion and not insider info, but an opinion I agree with (unless there is a problem with him in the room, which I don't think is the case).

Huge problem here? No one on the team is playing well outside of Monahan and Gaudreau. How is Bennett supposed to be this shining diamond amongst all the muck?

Textcritic · 02-05-2021, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Red

Not sure Bennett cares about his trade value, it's not his problem.

It isn't? I guess if he is not concerned about where he is going or how soon he can move on, then, sure. But if he wants this resolved quickly I would imagine that he is eager to do what he can to facilitate it. This is nothing like moving Pierre-Luc Dubois: the longer this drags on it hurts Bennett much more than it does the Flames.

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Cecil Terwilliger · 02-05-2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Red

Not sure Bennett cares about his trade value, it's not his problem.

Yes it is. If he can't be traded then won't decent contract when he's a FA this summer.

In fact, his value is literally his biggest problem and most likely the reason he asked for a trade.

Lanny_McDonald · 02-05-2021, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ComixZone

Huge problem here? No one on the team is playing well outside of Monahan and Gaudreau. How is Bennett supposed to be this shining diamond amongst all the muck?

Especially since he's been a clump of dirt that sunk to the bottom of all that muck?

DeluxeMoustache · 02-05-2021, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug

Friedman was on 960 this morning, and his view was that the Flames should tell Bennett to play and play well. Elevate his trade capital and he will get his trade wish. This was just an opinion and not insider info, but an opinion I agree with (unless there is a problem with him in the room, which I don't think is the case).

Friedman should shut up and go stir up #### somewhere else

Flamenspiel · 02-05-2021, 08:47 AM

Just get him back in the lineup, it’s not as if the others are doing any better. Certainly the Flames do not have a full top 6 anyways. I still see only four top six players In the Flames starting lineup.

Cecil Terwilliger · 02-05-2021, 08:47 AM

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Especially since he's been a clump of dirt that sunk to the bottom of all that muck?

Nutrient rich dirt can be very valuable I'll have you know.

DeluxeMoustache · 02-05-2021, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug

I don't see it as a huge problem to insert him back in the line up. He was benched. For one game. That is what the Flames said at the outset.

It would be better to make the trade sooner rather than later, but no need to rush it if the offers aren't there.

Yeah, I would think Tre was probably pretty pissed at Bennett and his agent.

I wouldn’t be surprised if they took some time to sort it out and even if there is no trade out there looking good, the scratch could be a punishment of sorts. Dirty laundry gets out, you can sit. You’re not playing so well that we won’t send a message

Burning Beard · 02-05-2021, 08:52 AM

Trade him or get him back in the dang lineup. Ward can only be a meanie to someone who wants out I guess. Shameful.

Lanny_McDonald · 02-05-2021, 08:55 AM

Looks like this is turning into the distraction that we feared Bennett's agent hoped it would be.

Ashasx · 02-05-2021, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug

Friedman was on 960 this morning, and his view was that the Flames should tell Bennett to play and play well. Elevate his trade capital and he will get his trade wish. This was just an opinion and not insider info, but an opinion I agree with (unless there is a problem with him in the room, which I don't think is the case).

So it's looking more and more like Bennett sitting was completely performance related?

Wolfman · 02-05-2021, 08:57 AM

Ward sucks

Red · 02-05-2021, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

Yes it is. If he can't be traded then won't decent contract when he's a FA this summer.

In fact, his value is literally his biggest problem and most likely the reason he asked for a trade.

Sam Bennett can be traded today. It's up to Tre to make the move. Whether he gets a 2nd or 4th rounder is of no interest to Bennett.

troutman · 02-05-2021, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ComixZone

No one on the team is playing well outside of Monahan and Gaudreau.

Monahan is playing well? Johnny is playing better than last year, but remains a turnover machine, and still loses every contested puck near the boards.

Textcritic · 02-05-2021, 09:01 AM

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Sam Bennett can be traded today. It's up to Tre to make the move. Whether he gets a 2nd or 4th rounder is of no interest to Bennett.

But Treliving is not just going to move him for anything. Bennett will have to wait until the Flames get the deal they want (or at least the deal they can live with).

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Red · 02-05-2021, 09:02 AM

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It isn't? I guess if he is not concerned about where he is going or how soon he can move on, then, sure. But if he wants this resolved quickly I would imagine that he is eager to do what he can to facilitate it. This is nothing like moving Pierre-Luc Dubois: the longer this drags on it hurts Bennett much more than it does the Flames.

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Sam Bennett is not some secret we were hiding. GMs know what Sam Bennett brings to the table. A couple good games doesn't re-write the Sam Bennett book.

Textcritic · 02-05-2021, 09:03 AM

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Sam Bennett is not some secret we were hiding. GMs know what Sam Bennett brings to the table. A couple good games doesn't re-write the Sam Bennett book.

I totally agree. So, where is the urgency for the Flames to move him?

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Red · 02-05-2021, 09:05 AM

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But Treliving is not just going to move him for anything. Bennett will have to wait until the Flames get the deal they want (or at least the deal they can live with).

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Treliving will be forced to trade him at some point. Regardless of the return.

Again, this is a Treliving problem not Sam Bennett. Treliving needs to ice a winning team. Bennett can sign a cheap contract and play his value up, if it's there.

motorcrosser · 02-05-2021, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by New Era

Looks like this is turning into the distraction that we feared Bennett's agent hoped it would be.

If this distracts the entire team, then it further confirms that this team is really fragile.

Cecil Terwilliger · 02-05-2021, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Red

Treliving will be forced to trade him at some point. Regardless of the return.

Again, this is a Treliving problem not Sam Bennett. Treliving needs to ice a winning team. Bennett can sign a cheap contract and play his value up, if it's there.

Treliving won't be forced to do anything and it is 50% a Sam Bennett problem.

Sam's the one desperate to be moved so he can play for his next contract. Flames are likely happy to ride him into the sunset and then let him leave in FA.

But I'm sure you're right and Sam will be happy to sign for league minimum since he doesn't care about his value.