2010 NHL Draft: Verdict still out on Pittsburgh Penguins draft class

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Photo: Beau Bennett is ready to break out after getting into injury trouble in each of his last five*seasons. (Courtesy of Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire)


</p>The Pittsburgh Penguins went into the 2010 NHL Draft looking to increase their offensive depth and came away using four of their six picks that year on forwards. While they have yet to meet their projected potential, several look like they could develop into solid NHL players.

There were many forwards former GM Ray Shero was eyeing, though the team eventually settled on BCHL forward Beau Bennett, who was scheduled to join Denver University for the 2010-11 NHL season.… read more

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[Kshahdoo]

Pens should draft Kuznetsov back to that draft.

 

[eXile59]

Pens should draft Kuznetsov back to that draft.

Who has a whopping 13 more points despite playing with better players and getting more ice time.

Now Rust and Kuhn over Pulkinnen was dumb.

 

[The Greatest 101]

Kuz was playing on the fourth line until the second half of last season,I believe.

 

[xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I don't think the jury's out at all. Bennett is without a doubt an impact NHL player if he can find a way to avoid injury/illness. I don't think he's a top six option, but he's a decent, if not good third liner.

Rust is a borderline NHLer, tops out as a 4th liner. That's about it for that draft.

 

[gordie]

The 2009 First Round Pick turned out to be a dud, so I sure hope they can salvage Bennett.

 

[billybudd]

In order of most ice-time

Sutter
Spaling
Malkin
Neal
Downie

vs

Brouwer
Johansen
Ward
Wilson
Chimera


Really wish this myth would be retired, but I know it's never going to be.

 

[jhopspensfan]

The only thing Beau Bennett is getting ready to break out of is a cast. Guy is an utter, complete bust. Terrible scouting (see Shero, Ray). Bennett was drafted because he had some good roller hockey hands. He's slow, terrible along the boards, soff as hot butter, and he would rather be playing the piano. Rumor has it Pens didn't receive one call on Bennett at the trade deadline this year, which tells you all you need to know. Bennett has no value whatsoever. Tender him an offer, send him down, and if he gets picked up on waivers-perfect. If he doesn't, maybe he adds some offense to WBS. Another rumor is he turned down an opportunity to train with Gary Roberts last summer. If you were Beau Bennett-what would you rather do-hit the beaches and co-eds in Cali, or spend your summer doing grueling training? Bennett's just further reminder of what an incompetent GM Shero was. Wonder if NJ fans realize that in 7 years they will have no draft picks, no prospects, and aging untradeable veterans with high cap hits? Ray Shero set the Penguins franchise back years. Time for Bennett to go as well...don't let the piano hit you on the ass as you leave.

 

[BustaKapanen]

The only thing Beau Bennett is getting ready to break out of is a cast. Guy is an utter, complete bust. Terrible scouting (see Shero, Ray). Bennett was drafted because he had some good roller hockey hands. He's slow, terrible along the boards, soff as hot butter, and he would rather be playing the piano. Rumor has it Pens didn't receive one call on Bennett at the trade deadline this year, which tells you all you need to know. Bennett has no value whatsoever. Tender him an offer, send him down, and if he gets picked up on waivers-perfect. If he doesn't, maybe he adds some offense to WBS. Another rumor is he turned down an opportunity to train with Gary Roberts last summer. If you were Beau Bennett-what would you rather do-hit the beaches and co-eds in Cali, or spend your summer doing grueling training? Bennett's just further reminder of what an incompetent GM Shero was. Wonder if NJ fans realize that in 7 years they will have no draft picks, no prospects, and aging untradeable veterans with high cap hits? Ray Shero set the Penguins franchise back years. Time for Bennett to go as well...don't let the piano hit you on the ass as you leave.

Tell us how you really feel!

 

[plaidchuck]

The only thing Beau Bennett is getting ready to break out of is a cast. Guy is an utter, complete bust. Terrible scouting (see Shero, Ray). Bennett was drafted because he had some good roller hockey hands. He's slow, terrible along the boards, soff as hot butter, and he would rather be playing the piano. Rumor has it Pens didn't receive one call on Bennett at the trade deadline this year, which tells you all you need to know. Bennett has no value whatsoever. Tender him an offer, send him down, and if he gets picked up on waivers-perfect. If he doesn't, maybe he adds some offense to WBS. Another rumor is he turned down an opportunity to train with Gary Roberts last summer. If you were Beau Bennett-what would you rather do-hit the beaches and co-eds in Cali, or spend your summer doing grueling training? Bennett's just further reminder of what an incompetent GM Shero was. Wonder if NJ fans realize that in 7 years they will have no draft picks, no prospects, and aging untradeable veterans with high cap hits? Ray Shero set the Penguins franchise back years. Time for Bennett to go as well...don't let the piano hit you on the ass as you leave.

DK is that you?

 

[jhopspensfan]

DK is that you?

Nope just a realist.

 

[Al Smith]

The only thing Beau Bennett is getting ready to break out of is a cast. Guy is an utter, complete bust. Terrible scouting (see Shero, Ray). Bennett was drafted because he had some good roller hockey hands. He's slow, terrible along the boards, soff as hot butter, and he would rather be playing the piano. Rumor has it Pens didn't receive one call on Bennett at the trade deadline this year, which tells you all you need to know. Bennett has no value whatsoever. Tender him an offer, send him down, and if he gets picked up on waivers-perfect. If he doesn't, maybe he adds some offense to WBS. Another rumor is he turned down an opportunity to train with Gary Roberts last summer. If you were Beau Bennett-what would you rather do-hit the beaches and co-eds in Cali, or spend your summer doing grueling training? Bennett's just further reminder of what an incompetent GM Shero was. Wonder if NJ fans realize that in 7 years they will have no draft picks, no prospects, and aging untradeable veterans with high cap hits? Ray Shero set the Penguins franchise back years. Time for Bennett to go as well...don't let the piano hit you on the ass as you leave.

Isn't that kind of where they are now, at least with respect to prospects and aging veterans? Yeah, Shero could make it worse, but probably not by much.

 

[cassius]

I don't think the jury's out at all. Bennett is without a doubt an impact NHL player if he can find a way to avoid injury/illness. I don't think he's a top six option, but he's a decent, if not good third liner.

Rust is a borderline NHLer, tops out as a 4th liner. That's about it for that draft.

Hmm...

Has he been able to avoid injury/illness though?

The only thing Beau Bennett is getting ready to break out of is a cast. Guy is an utter, complete bust. Terrible scouting (see Shero, Ray). Bennett was drafted because he had some good roller hockey hands. He's slow, terrible along the boards, soff as hot butter, and he would rather be playing the piano. Rumor has it Pens didn't receive one call on Bennett at the trade deadline this year, which tells you all you need to know. Bennett has no value whatsoever. Tender him an offer, send him down, and if he gets picked up on waivers-perfect. If he doesn't, maybe he adds some offense to WBS. Another rumor is he turned down an opportunity to train with Gary Roberts last summer. If you were Beau Bennett-what would you rather do-hit the beaches and co-eds in Cali, or spend your summer doing grueling training? Bennett's just further reminder of what an incompetent GM Shero was. Wonder if NJ fans realize that in 7 years they will have no draft picks, no prospects, and aging untradeable veterans with high cap hits? Ray Shero set the Penguins franchise back years. Time for Bennett to go as well...don't let the piano hit you on the ass as you leave.

Thank you.. somebody is in touch with reality around here.

I swear it's going to be 2020, Beau will still have never played a full season, and folks around here will still make excuses for him. I have a lot of respect for people who tell it like it is. It's a breath of fresh air.

How many more years do we have to waste on the BB experiment before folks realize that this guy simply isn't built to be an NHL player? It's just annoying at this point. I see no point in holding onto a player who is as frail as he is. After 3 injury plagued seasons, I'm ready to throw into the towel and move onto a prospect who can at least handle the rigors of playing in the NHL, even if said prospect isn't as high upside as BB.

What some folks around here will never realize.. a high potential prospect is useless if he misses 1 of every 2 games. There's no way to develop and reach your full potential when you miss ~50% of all games due to injury. That's exactly where BB is at right now.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Oh hey, another article that turns us into whiners about Bennett.

I'm still going to reserve judgement until after this next season when Beau is healthier.

 

[eXile59]

The only thing Beau Bennett is getting ready to break out of is a cast. Guy is an utter, complete bust. Terrible scouting (see Shero, Ray). Bennett was drafted because he had some good roller hockey hands. He's slow, terrible along the boards, soff as hot butter, and he would rather be playing the piano. Rumor has it Pens didn't receive one call on Bennett at the trade deadline this year, which tells you all you need to know. Bennett has no value whatsoever. Tender him an offer, send him down, and if he gets picked up on waivers-perfect. If he doesn't, maybe he adds some offense to WBS. Another rumor is he turned down an opportunity to train with Gary Roberts last summer. If you were Beau Bennett-what would you rather do-hit the beaches and co-eds in Cali, or spend your summer doing grueling training? Bennett's just further reminder of what an incompetent GM Shero was. Wonder if NJ fans realize that in 7 years they will have no draft picks, no prospects, and aging untradeable veterans with high cap hits? Ray Shero set the Penguins franchise back years. Time for Bennett to go as well...don't let the piano hit you on the ass as you leave.

Rumors started by the voices in your head aren't real rumors

Hmm...

Has he been able to avoid injury/illness though?

Thank you.. somebody is in touch with reality around here.

I swear it's going to be 2020, Beau will still have never played a full season, and folks around here will still make excuses for him. I have a lot of respect for people who tell it like it is. It's a breath of fresh air.

How many more years do we have to waste on the BB experiment before folks realize that this guy simply isn't built to be an NHL player? It's just annoying at this point. I see no point in holding onto a player who is as frail as he is. After 3 injury plagued seasons, I'm ready to throw into the towel and move onto a prospect who can at least handle the rigors of playing in the NHL, even if said prospect isn't as high upside as BB.

What some folks around here will never realize.. a high potential prospect is useless if he misses 1 of every 2 games. There's no way to develop and reach your full potential when you miss ~50% of all games due to injury. That's exactly where BB is at right now.

You only need about 40 games but sure be hyperbolic about it. You wouldn't want to waste half season on playing a young 2nd liner to see what he has. Stop complaining and suggest something different. I want to hear who you are putting in his spot.

 

[Darth Vitale]

This thread does not give me a beauner.