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Enoch Root · 03-15-2015, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

I doubt imagine David Branch will like that much

Not to mention scouts and media that showed up for this one

OutOfTheCube · 03-15-2015, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Reinhart:

2012/13: 1.18 PPG
2013/14: 1.75 PPG
2014/15: 1.34 PPG

Bennett:

2012/13: 0.67 PPG
2013/14: 1.60 PPG
2014/15: 2.33 PPG (only 9 games)

I have felt for a while that Reinhart's progression had slowed. Bennett, on the other hand...

Sam Reinhart's first 9 games back in juniors... 5 G, 15 A for 20 points , a 2.23 PPG pace. Have to use the same sample size here.

Enoch Root · 03-15-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube

Sam Reinhart's first 9 games back in juniors... 5 G, 15 A for 20 points , a 2.23 PPG pace. Have to use the same sample size here.

Absolutely.

However, Reinhart's pace/effort since then has to be concerning. You can't just ignore that level of mediocrity.

Enoch Root · 03-15-2015, 04:29 PM

Oshawa up 4-0 now and I believe the Fronts still only have one shot.

Scornfire · 03-15-2015, 04:30 PM

They're getting obliterated, gotta think the team was a little annoyed with the decision. Doubt Bennett's the type who relishes days off either

OutOfTheCube · 03-15-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Absolutely.

However, Reinhart's pace/effort since then has to be concerning. You can't just ignore that level of mediocrity.

Ah, I see it as a guy that's just kind of done with juniors. He came back with a fire under his ass and dominated for a couple weeks, had a fantastic WJC and won a gold medal, and has let off the gas a little bit since.

If he doesn't show some progress in the NHL next year I'll start to get a bit worried.

Oling_Roachinen · 03-15-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Not to mention scouts and media that showed up for this one

It's nearing the end of the season on a triple back-to-back and a meaningless (in standings at least) game. They should not have been completely surprised that top players are getting rested. DeAngelo sat out just last game for the Greyhounds.

sureLoss · 03-15-2015, 04:37 PM

I would expect that if a NHL team found themselves in a similar position where they could not change their seeding in the 1st round or have a chance at the president's trophy they would rest their top players too.

Enoch Root · 03-15-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Scornfire

They're getting obliterated, gotta think the team was a little annoyed with the decision. Doubt Bennett's the type who relishes days off either

Yeah, I can't imagine that Bennett was too happy with the decision

Flames Fan, Ph.D. · 03-15-2015, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Yeah, I can't imagine that Bennett was too happy with the decision

Agreed. But it works out well for the Flames too in that it helps protect the asset. Perhaps a crass way to look at it, but it is what it is.

skudr248 · 03-15-2015, 05:15 PM

7 zip Oshawa

Enoch Root · 03-15-2015, 05:21 PM

Hunter Smith has one goal

Scornfire · 03-15-2015, 05:22 PM

Ha, almost derailed. Looks like KGN broke the goose egg at least

Calgary4LIfe · 03-15-2015, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube

Ah, I see it as a guy that's just kind of done with juniors. He came back with a fire under his ass and dominated for a couple weeks, had a fantastic WJC and won a gold medal, and has let off the gas a little bit since.

If he doesn't show some progress in the NHL next year I'll start to get a bit worried.

I actually read somewhere that Reinhart is training fairly hard within the season, and that Murray has given him instructions on things they want him to work on. Apparently, offence isn't a concern at all with part of that development, so that may go a little ways in explaining the relatively low production (compared to expectations anyways). No idea how accurate that was, or where I read it, but apparently he was expected to be just 'ok' in terms of points production. Have you heard anything remotely fitting this narrative? I did a quick search to where I could have read it a while back, but couldn't find it.

tvp2003 · 03-15-2015, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Yeah, I can't imagine that Bennett was too happy with the decision

I bet he even sat in the hotel lobby with his feet up on the couch.

Enoch Root · 03-15-2015, 05:56 PM

why would Kootenay do that?

Vulcan · 03-15-2015, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

I actually read somewhere that Reinhart is training fairly hard within the season, and that Murray has given him instructions on things they want him to work on. Apparently, offence isn't a concern at all with part of that development, so that may go a little ways in explaining the relatively low production (compared to expectations anyways). No idea how accurate that was, or where I read it, but apparently he was expected to be just 'ok' in terms of points production. Have you heard anything remotely fitting this narrative? I did a quick search to where I could have read it a while back, but couldn't find it.

Sounds reasonable to me.

Fire · 03-15-2015, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

I doubt imagine David Branch will like that much

Then he shouldn't run a league where they schedule 3 games in 3 nights.

robertsfanatic · 03-15-2015, 08:15 PM

was at the game and went because I wanted to see Bennett in person, was very disappointed by the scratch but understand it...
Smith with a goal and an ejection for a hit to the head, it wasn't much of a game but lots of goals to keep fans entertained.

FBI · 03-15-2015, 08:29 PM

Think Kingston needs Bennett and Crouse much? lol