Sam Bennett/Kingston Frontenacs discussion

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by codynw

I swear I remember him being named to the roster, but I think he got sent home early (maybe after some pre-tournament games). Am I crazy?

Yeah he was on the pre-tournament roster, but he was only a placeholder for when more NHLers became available.

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showpos...&postcount=234

[You Need a Thneed]

Looking at the schedule, I'd say it's not very likely that Bennett plays in this coming Sunday's game either. Again 3rd game in 3 days (this time and afternoon road game after an eveing road game the night before), and a good possibility that North Bay (sunday's opponent) is their first round playoff opponent.

[MissTeeks]

OHL Coaches Poll:

Corey Pronman‏@coreypronman4m4 minutes ago

Sam Bennett voted smartest player in east, followed by Cassels and Verhaeghe. In West, Marner voted top, followed by Bigras and Strome.

[greentree]

OHL needs a copy editor/fact-checker:

"Bennett, an 18-year-old from Holland Landing, ON, is playing in his third OHL season with the Frontenacs. Since returning to action in late February, the Flames third overall pick in 2014 has scored 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points in nine games."

[MissTeeks]

Also voted third best stickhandler in the East:

Best Stickhandler:
Eastern Conference:
1. Josh Ho-Sang, Niagara IceDogs (27)
2. Travis Konecny, Ottawa 67’s (22) – finished third in voting in 2013-14
3. Sam Bennett, Kingston Frontenacs (20) – finished first in voting in 2013-14

[Hammertime]

I'm surprised he's getting voted for these categories after only playing 8-9 games.

He's that good. Imagine what he could do after a whole season.

[Robbob]

I expected to see McDavid on these lists

[MissTeeks]

Originally Posted by Robbob

I expected to see McDavid on these lists

Oh, he was, full list:

http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/a...s-poll-winners

2015 NHL Draft prospect Connor McDavid is the Conference’s top individual winner leading the way in three different areas including Best Playmaker for the second straight year, Best Skater for the second straight year, and Best Stickhandler for the third straight year.

[Oling_Roachinen]

Originally Posted by greentree

OHL needs a copy editor/fact-checker:

"Bennett, an 18-year-old from Holland Landing, ON, is playing in his third OHL season with the Frontenacs. Since returning to action in late February, the Flames third overall pick in 2014 has scored 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points in nine games."

Can't really fault them there. Even if they had a fact checker, it's not like they would believe him if they said Draisaitl was taken before Bennett.

[Robbob]

Best Body Checker:

Eastern Conference:
1. Hunter Smith, Oshawa Generals (30)

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Oh, he was, full list:

http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/a...s-poll-winners

Just thought he would up higher in those two categories (smartest and stickhandling).

[Thor]

But can't we take him with 8 games to go help us for the playoff push, without him losing his rookie season status?

[JohnnyT]

Originally Posted by Thor

But can't we take him with 8 games to go help us for the playoff push, without him losing his rookie season status?

He can't leave Kingston till their season is over

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Thor

But can't we take him with 8 games to go help us for the playoff push, without him losing his rookie season status?

Bennett keeps his "rookie" status until he is 26-years-old, or has played in 25 NHL games. But I don't think that is what you are asking.

· Bennett's ELC does not kick in until he has played in 10 NHL games in either or both the regular season or the playoffs.
· Bennett can no longer be added to the NHL lineup until his contracted status with Kingston has ended for the season, which is once they have been eliminated from the playoffs, or have won the Memorial Cup.
· The Flames could choose to add Bennett as an emergency callup, but only if they can show that the roster has suffered debilitated losses enough to make it impossible for them to ice a full starting lineup.

So then, yes, Bennett keeps his rookie status for next year. No, Bennett will not be available to join the Flames for the late season stretch outside of the extremely unlikelihood as an emergency callup. Yes, Bennett can be added to the Flames roster if they are still playing in the playoffs once his season ends, but that would also immediately begin the 10 game countdown to the activation of his ELC.

[saillias]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Best Body Checker:

Eastern Conference:
1. Hunter Smith, Oshawa Generals (30)

I hope he has wheels. The most prolific hitters in the NHL aren't monsters but they can skate.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Just thought he would up higher in those two categories (smartest and stickhandling).

They do it by conference.. so Bennett and McDavid are in different polls. (McDavid was 1st in best skater, best playmaker and best stickhandler in his conference).

[PeteMoss]

Kingston selling autographed Flames hats at their game tonight.

https://instagram.com/p/0dkt1iFd0h/

[sureLoss]

http://www.thewhig.com/2015/03/20/be...ng-in-kingston

Sam Bennett didn’t hide his disappointment when the Calgary Flames sent him on his way back to the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs.

After all, after missing most of the season due to shoulder surgery in October but having worked his way to top shape, he hoped to get a look from the club instead of heading to the junior ranks.

Credit the team’s 2014 first-round draft pick for channelling those emotions the right way, by tearing up the OHL with 11 goals and 21 points in nine games.

“I think as soon as I got playing again, that disappointment got out of my head,” said Bennett, whose team will finish its regular season this weekend. “Now I’m just worried about Kingston and about our playoffs this year. The goal is to play in the NHL as soon as possible, and whenever I get my next shot, I’m definitely going to make the most of it.”

Through his short stint, Bennett has already been receiving plenty of accolades. Not only was he the OHL’s player of the week, but he was also named the Eastern Conference’s smartest player for the second-consecutive season and third-best stickhandler in the annual Coaches Poll.

To Conroy, those attributes pale to what he believes is Bennett’s biggest strength: his competitiveness.

“It’s almost to a point where, at times, I want him to learn to protect himself a little more, not take a big hit to make a play every period,” Conroy said. “He’ll hang on to the puck so long, beat guys two or three times, and then guys get upset and try to run him over. Then, he’ll run them back.

“But he only knows one way to play, and that’s the way he’ll play.”

[bubbsy]

man is it ever exciting to think that the flames get this level of player next year.

[sureLoss]

Corey Pronman @coreypronman
Not Sam Bennett's best period but even when that happens, he's still in on numerous chances.