The Legend of Sam Bennett

[GreenLantern2814]

Well, bye 👋

[SportsJunky]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Heineman generally went a little higher than anticipated in the draft.
Bob had him at #69, Pronman #93, FC #95
Button didn't have him ranked, nor did the Hockey News.

Also EP had Heineman at 45 and Draft Analyst had him at 44.

[8sPOT]

Excellent trade. Good for both teams I think too. Nice work by Treliving here.

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

So, Swedish Bennett?

Bennett doesn’t play 200 foot

[old-fart]

I always liked Sam so this is a little sad. Great that I’ll still be able to cheer for him in Florida and wish him the best of luck. I hope he turns his game around and finds that consistency we would all like to have seen from him here.

Having said that, based on his current career showing, this was a great trade.

[Saqe]

Heineman apparently sucks, I don't know if he adds much value to the deal except cosmetically since he was a second rounder last year that was picked off board.

A second rounder is what I expected Sam would get, good deal and good job Treliving.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

That's more than actual tickets cost!

Well someone has to make some money off this team. May as well be me.

[Burning Beard]

Now Backlund will have the market cornered on this team for stupid penalties

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Saqe

Heineman apparently sucks

Says who? Not that I have lot of hope for him but contrary to what some people are saying.

[Mull]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Logo on the front over the name on the back.

Every. Single. Time.

To a rational fan, sure.
Sports marketing isn't about making their fans act rationally!

[HighLifeMan]

Originally Posted by Bonded

Are those crappy SHL numbers or is thus guy still a real prospect?

For some perspective Alexander Holtz who went 7th overall in last years draft put up 18 points this season compared to 13 for Heineman. I'd say his production was more than respectable.

[shutout]

6’1”, fast, plays physical, high iq, great 200’ game
Complementary offensive skills
A goal-scoring winger who plays a very good 200-foot game. A very good skater. Not afraid to play the body. Great on-ice effort level. Very good by the boards. Lacks high-end offensive tools but projects to become a good complementary winger at the NHL level.
A cerebral player who takes the right routes and makes good decisions on or off the puck, Heineman is the quintessential playmaker because he puts defensemen and goalies on notice the second he hops over the boards.
Steve Kourianos – thedraftanalyst.com
Watching Heineman, it looks like he’s 2-3 years older and more developed than every other player on the ice. He thinks the game at an extremely high level, often 5-6 seconds ahead of the play.
Alexander Taxman – futurescopehockey.com
Scouting Report
Season Review
A high-flying winger who plays physical but also has impressive puck skills to make a consistent impact in the offensive zone, Heineman was the top scorer in the J20 Superelit’s North Division in not only goals (21) and points (35), but also with an absurd 31.8 shooting percentage. After having an otherwise nondescript draft-1 season in 2019, Heineman exploded out of the gate to go from role player to top-line minutes within the first weeks of the campaign. He later earned a spot on the under-19 squad for the February Five Nations Tournament in Berlin, where he was one of Sweden’s top scorers with five points in four games. Heineman also appeared in the first 11 SHL games of his career, collecting two assists.
Skating and Stickhandling
Heineman is an explosive skater with a lightning-quick first step. He packs a lot of power into his long stride and humbled several of Sweden’s best skating junior-aged defensemen. Whether it’s a chip-and-chase or an odd-man rush, Heineman knows how to manipulate his speed based on the positioning and body language of the opponents attempting to check him. He can maintain control of the puck on his backhand while barreling towards the net before releasing one just before the goalie is in poke-check range. He has tremendous balance when skating into heavy traffic and will conduct multiple directional changes. Heineman looks comfortable and effortless when being leaned on by a bigger defender and can get low to the ground on his edges.
Heineman has ideal size, length, and build, and all three combine to make an immediate impression on his opponents when he is involved in board battles. One noteworthy aspect of Heineman’s physical play is that he will wear down defenders in the short game then leave them in the dust with an explosive thrust up ice. He can execute set plays off of possession changes or faceoffs, and Heineman utilizes his soft hands to handle crisp passes from short distances.
Shooting and Playmaking
A cerebral player who takes the right routes and makes good decisions on or off the puck, Heineman is the quintessential playmaker because he puts defensemen and goalies on notice the second he hops over the boards. He is poised when controlling the puck along the half-wall or behind the net, and he is more than confident in his abilities to split the seam with an accurate pass, especially on the power play and regardless of distance. If he’s afforded too much time and space, Heineman is more than happy to bring his elite shot to bear. If he isn’t sharpshooting for the corner or inside post, Heineman uses his shot power from any angle to create rebounds in front. Overall, he’s an unselfish player who seems to use his shot more in open ice than within the confines of a clogged offensive zone.
Defense
Heineman rarely killed penalties but is a sound defensive forward. Not only does he engage in (and win) battles along the wall in his own end, he also hustles on the backcheck and also applies intense pressure on the forecheck. Being a constant breakaway threat who anticipates possession changes can leave Heineman by himself at center ice when things don’t go Leksands’ way. Still, he is far from a liability in his own end and can be counted on to make late-game hustle plays that help preserve leads.

[PaperBagger'14]

#### yeah go Panthers! *Stomp Stomp Meow*

[AC]

Originally Posted by Saqe

Heineman apparently sucks, I don't know if he adds much value to the deal except cosmetically since he was a second rounder last year that was picked off board.

A second rounder is what I expected Sam would get, good deal and good job Treliving.

According to?

Seems like the general consensus is that he's pretty good, and was obviously only just recently picked so who knows either way.

[CF84]

Did Calgary actually give up a 6th? If the Flames did, why is no one reporting it?

[d_phaneuf]

I think it's a really good deal that traveling made, I'm surprised he got that much for Bennett

Prospect is a free lotto ticket essentially

[OldSam]

Good deal, Treliving. Will miss Benny and BSD. My father was a HUGE Leafs fan and with both BSD and TJ there, I guess I will be cheering for the Leafs and Panthers.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by CF84

Did Calgary actually give up a 6th? If the Flames did, why is no one reporting it?

It is being reported by capfriendly. No one else is reporting it

[Saqe]

Originally Posted by Bonded

Says who? Not that I have lot of hope for him but contrary to what some people are saying.

Originally Posted by AC

According to?

Seems like the general consensus is that he's pretty good, and was obviously only just recently picked so who knows either way.

Based on some of the comments on HF and his stats. I don't claim to know anything about the player. But doesn't seem top six material.

[Elkyiv]

good trade. Bennett's playoff performance is a bit exaggerated imo.