someone on twitter who watches the O a lot used Bryan Little as a comparable
There's some reasons I don't like that comparison.
One, I think Bennett's got better puck skills. That's not a knock on Little, but having seen both of them at the junior level, Little didn't show the stickhandling ability that Bennett does.
Bennett's also more physical than Little. The physical side of his game, where he'll throw some big hits, is why some folks bring up the Mike Richards comparisons. I don't recall Little displaying that sort of edge to his game.
Also, I think Bennett's a better skater than Little. He's got a more explosive first couple of steps, and has a more smooth stride when he gets up to speed. One concern I had about Little about him translating his game from the OHL to the NHL is he was a decent, but not great skater. I don't have those concerns with skating holding Bennett back.
On top of that, Bennett's bigger (taller) than Little. Not by much, but by enough that any sort of shortcomings Little's size presents for him at the NHL level, won't be an issue for Bennett.
