The Legend of Sam Bennett

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Well, they are already over the cap, and Weegar needs a contract. They’d have had to move someone else making whatever he was going to get.

That Bobrovsky contract really sucks - and you can't really get a ton of a relief from buying it out. At least Hornqvist comes off the books next year and big Yandle buyout money ends after this year as well. I don't even remember Scott Darling playing there but they somehow have his buyout on their cap for this year as well.

[Scroopy Noopers]

There are well over 100 references to Huberdeau in this thread if you’re confused about the “can’t carry the puck” and “skates worse than Tkachuk” comments about him in the other threads. Maybe Sam Bennett truly is the greatest hockey player of all time.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

There are well over 100 references to Huberdeau in this thread if you’re confused about the “can’t carry the puck” and “skates worse than Tkachuk” comments about him in the other threads. Maybe Sam Bennett truly is the greatest hockey player of all time.

Well he is the only 3rd line player to ever be called a Legend.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

IMO Forsling is a bonafide 2, Montour is a 3-4, Gudas is a 4-6


But Montour and Gudas play the same side so that could be tough.

Forsling - Ekblad
?? - Montour
?? - Gudas

In my eyes makes the most sense. They need someone who can play opposite Montour woth chemistry

Montour can play either side...not sure where he's more comfortable. Same question right now with Weegar.

Originally Posted by GioforPM

No it’s a problem now. Right now, Fla is over the cap. Add Weegar in and they are several million over.

Right, but this move has made that problem even worse. Good for Tre on holding so firm, but I think we'd all still be celebrating this deal even if it had Hornqvist (and another sweetener) instead of Weegar .

I wonder if the deal started down that road and ran into issues with Hornqvists 8 team NTC...Zito was so nfatuated with Tkachuk that he swapped in Weegar? Or I wonder if the Flames still have a handshake deal to take Hornqvist at 50% if FLA can find an intermediary. Obviously just armchair speculation, but it's interesting to wonder how they ended up at this deal.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Well he is the only 3rd line player to ever be called a Legend.

Well we did manage to trade Sam Bennett, a 1st round pick, a 3rd round pick, a 7th round pick, a 6th round pick, Tyler Pitlick and a 5th round pick for Tyler Toffoli and Calle Jarnkrok. So he is part of a legendary trading lineage in that respect.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Well we did manage to trade Sam Bennett, a 1st round pick, a 3rd round pick, a 7th round pick, a 6th round pick, Tyler Pitlick and a 5th round pick for Tyler Toffoli and Calle Jarnkrok. So he is part of a legendary trading lineage in that respect.

[SeanCharles]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

IMO Forsling is a bonafide 2, Montour is a 3-4, Gudas is a 4-6


But Montour and Gudas play the same side so that could be tough.

Forsling - Ekblad
?? - Montour
?? - Gudas

In my eyes makes the most sense. They need someone who can play opposite Montour woth chemistry

I'm sure Del Zotto will take one of those open spots.

He could be a sneaky good add for them.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by SeanCharles

I'm sure Del Zotto will take one of those open spots.

He could be a sneaky good add for them.

He struggled to crack the Sens roster last year...

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

He struggled to crack the Sens roster last year...

That’s why its so sneaky.

[AustinL_NHL]

The legend of Sam Bennett can't stop, won't stop growing

[AC]

Still love Benny. His great playoff performances continues.

[jayswin]

Old not a star Bennett.

[memphusk]

The Legend strikes again!

[ComixZone]

Sam Bennett is a solid 2nd line centre who plays with an edge, stands up for his teammates, and is a hell of a playoff performer.

…or, he’s a 4th line winger because GLERN GURRULZAN

Really fun player to cheer for, I miss him.

[nik-]

####ing Glern Gurrulzan, man.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald

I skipped right past that draft for some reason. Probably because it was the worst draft the franchise has ever had and I've tried to scrub it from my memory. I mean, what a #### show. Highest pick in Calgary history and they pick Bennett. Two second round picks, and they bury their wedge in the turf picking Mason MacDonald and Hunter Smith. Five picks after the first round and not a single NHL game to show. 2014 was just another example of how bad the Flames are drafting.

And yes, teams should be going after BPA by position from time to time. They routinely do it when it comes to goaltenders. It's a reason why when one goaltender goes you'll see a bunch of teams jump on that bandwagon. I've also seen multiple teams say they picked defensemen because of need, so yes, you can pick for need, especially when your system is completely void of that player type.



Come on, the thread title is obvious. "The Legend of Sam Bennett."

This post is where this guy pretty much renamed the thread

I thought at the time that this wouldn’t end well and looked forward to seeing it play out over time

Sadly the draft wasn’t as bad as the management of its key asset

Somebody competent figured out how to make it work ok

[genetic_phreek]

Is he still 18 years old?

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

Is he still 18 years old?

Still and forever

[Shazam]

He's actually 17 now.

[TheSquatch]

Bennett gonna Bennett. Took a totally unnecessary penalty which resulted in a Hurricanes goal, and was totally instrumental in both OT goals. He's an enigma wrapped in a mystery.