Ok, if you are going to make this claim. At least back it up. People need to stop saying "The stats are this, or the stats are that." Either post them in the post or be sure to have posted the stats in a previous post
You want the actual stats? Here ya go.
Benning stats imporved in the following categories:
-Shot contributions
-Zone entry stats went WAY up
-Zone entry defense went WAY up
This is on top of goals, assists and points increasing
People shouldnt be confused, Benning is a good D and this is evidenced by the actual stats. The reason people are down on him is that he was put in a second pairing role (pretty hard) and worst of all was saddled with Russell for a punitive amount of time, which sunk his play, stats and confidence. Reunite Benning with Nurse on the second pairing next year and youll get your solid D back, and everyone will be happy with the player and the contract
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