Prospect Info: #4 Sam Bennett

Volica · Feb 20, 2015

This was the right thing to do with Sam Bennett; as I've been saying, I have full confidence in what our management is doing with assets.

He'll help these guys in the playoffs down in the O; he'll be ready to rip next season.

It's good no one was also a sour puss about me quickly typing Kypreos' comment as I walked from one meeting to another :laugh:

InfinityIggy · Feb 20, 2015

Glad to see they aren't going to rush it at all. Best choice.

Pirate King Luffy · Feb 20, 2015

Bennett will be swimming in cash in Kingston. He will be buyng dinners for the team every day. He may even buy Kington. :sarcasm:

OvermanKingGainer · Feb 20, 2015

RaginStajan said:
Bennett will be swimming in cash in Kingston. He will be buyng dinners for the team every day. He may even buy Kington.

I don't think he got paid, did he? Because he was never officially on roster.

Pirate King Luffy · Feb 20, 2015

OvermanKingGainer said:
I don't think he got paid, did he? Because he was never officially on roster.

He was on the roster. He took up an IR spot. When on IR you are paid.

OvermanKingGainer · Feb 20, 2015

RaginStajan said:
He was on the roster. He took up an IR spot. When on IR you are paid.

But it was non-roster IR.

Anglesmith · Feb 20, 2015

OvermanKingGainer said:
But it was non-roster IR.

The difference between non-roster IR and LTIR is how it affects the team's cap compliance, to the best of my knowledge. You can't just not pay a player when he's injured. Many players have bills to pay.

Gritty · Feb 20, 2015

Was Bennett staying with a member of the Flames while he was up? Or a billet / hotel? Just curious..

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I think this was the best choice for his development. I have little doubts he will make the team next season! Excited that he finally gets some game action in the OHL!

InfinityIggy · Feb 20, 2015

OvermanKingGainer said:
But it was non-roster IR.

That only affects the teams cap, it doesn't prevent the player from being paid.

SmellOfVictory · Feb 20, 2015

From a development standpoint it's a shame Bennett had to rehab through 2/3 of a development year, but from a personal standpoint, good for him getting a few hundred grand while he healed.

Johnny Hoxville · Feb 20, 2015

If the Flames are sending him down, then it's the right thing for him. Not really to surprised.

Volica · Feb 20, 2015

SmellOfVictory said:
From a development standpoint it's a shame Bennett had to rehab through 2/3 of a development year, but from a personal standpoint, good for him getting a few hundred grand while he healed.

I would say, he also got a good chance to spend time with NHL trainers and players over this span. I doubt that he was just sitting around for 5-6 months; have to assume he started training/rehab pretty quick. I wouldn't be surprised if he put on some mass which he was out.

I don't think this was a complete loss; of course it's not optimal to have your highest ever selection at the draft not playing. All things considered, I'm happy he's healthy and got to spend time with NHL'ers over the past few months during his rehab.

Zirakzigil · Feb 21, 2015

Adirondack Flames said:
You think it's a myth that games are tighter checking down the stretch?

Maybe for your no hit Penguins, but for every other NHL team the games are tighter, less penalties get called and they are more physical.

No. The biggest myth is you saying these are "playoff" games. They aren't reffed the same, the teams don't treat them the same and atmosphere in the arenas isn't even close to the same. But sure try and deflect from what I said by changing the topic.

Sidney the Kidney · Feb 25, 2015

Watching Bennett's first game back right now on television. Maybe it's because the feed is low definition, but he definitely looks bulkier than last season. He doesn't look as lanky as he was last year. I wouldn't be surprised if he's closer to 190 lbs. now.

Solid first period for him. No points yet, but he's skating well, and isn't shying away from the physical stuff or from going to the net. He and Spencer Watson seem to still have that chemistry. Steege (on their other wing) is kind of useless though (not a fan of his).

Lunatik · Feb 25, 2015

Sidney the Kidney said:
Watching Bennett's first game back right now on television. Maybe it's because the feed is low definition, but he definitely looks bulkier than last season. He doesn't look as lanky as he was last year. I wouldn't be surprised if he's closer to 190 lbs. now.

Solid first period for him. No points yet, but he's skating well, and isn't shying away from the physical stuff or from going to the net. He and Spencer Watson seem to still have that chemistry. Steege (on their other wing) is kind of useless though (not a fan of his).

he put on 15lbs this season while rehabbing. Plus whatever weight he put on in the summer.

BigBuck · Feb 25, 2015

1 goal 2 assists half way through the 2nd...Welcome back Sam!

Johnny Hoxville · Feb 25, 2015

So pumped to see him playing hockey again and killing it! :yo:

Taranis · Feb 25, 2015

Nicccce.

Sidney the Kidney · Feb 26, 2015

Ended the game with 1 goal and 2 assists, and was named first star in Kingston's 7-3 win. He was the best player on the ice, despite showing a bit of timing/rust issues. He could have easily had another 2 or 3 points if he had his usual timing.

Master Bill · Feb 26, 2015

Pretty bad quality, but here's Bennett's first goal of the season. Always enjoy those goals that involve composure in tight areas.

CraigsList · Feb 26, 2015

It's very exciting he didn't miss a beat in his first game.

I guarantee it's from the NHL practices he participated in.

Lunatik · Feb 26, 2015

ForeverFlameFan said:
It's very exciting he didn't miss a beat in his first game.

I guarantee it's from the NHL practices he participated in.

to play Devils advocate he could have been running on pure adrenaline too.

Also is goal didn't need great timing and his pair of assists were of the secondary variety. His timing is likely still not there yet but it is an encouraging sign. But it is far too soon to say he hasn't missed a beat.

CraigsList · Feb 26, 2015

Adirondack Flames said:
to play Devils advocate he could have been running on pure adrenaline too.

Also is goal didn't need great timing and his pair of assists were of the secondary variety. His timing is likely still not there yet but it is an encouraging sign. But it is far too soon to say he hasn't missed a beat.

We're not on the same page today? Darn :sarcasm:

Volica · Feb 26, 2015

ForeverFlameFan said:
It's very exciting he didn't miss a beat in his first game.

I guarantee it's from the NHL practices he participated in.

It's as advertised. I'm sure he'll shake off a bit more rust; but he went right to the slot and scored a goalscorers goal.

That's a great performance. People forget that this kid would have been a 100 point junior player last year had he not had a shortened season.

Rangediddy · Feb 26, 2015

Volica said:
It's as advertised. I'm sure he'll shake off a bit more rust; but he went right to the slot and scored a goalscorers goal.

That's a great performance. People forget that this kid would have been a 100 point junior player last year had he not had a shortened season.

Or a bad shoulder

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