Confirmed with Link: Devils trade #77 for RW Beau Bennett
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HenriquesJawLine
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2) Bennett's underlying numbers have been pretty impressive. Through 129 NHL games the Penguins have controlled 52.6% of the shot attempts at 5 v 5 as opposed to 50.4% without him. The Penguins have scored a hair under 52% of the 5 v 5 goals with Bennett on the ice, too. Staying healthy has been a problem, obviously, but good things tend to happen when he's out there.
2) Bennett's underlying numbers have been pretty impressive. Through 129 NHL games the Penguins have controlled 52.6% of the shot attempts at 5 v 5 as opposed to 50.4% without him. The Penguins have scored a hair under 52% of the 5 v 5 goals with Bennett on the ice, too. Staying healthy has been a problem, obviously, but good things tend to happen when he's out there.
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we may not be able to read that much into beau re: his performance w us soon, but one thing's for certain - it doesn't seem he'll be a detriment to offense
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Don't mind him. He hasn't been able to love again ever since Kovy left
I noticed that it's hard to convince Devil fans that they have good players since that Kovy situation. I got a feeling things will get better within 2 seasons. Was sort of impressed with what the Devils were able to do under John Hynes for much of the season. I also like that Joseph Blandisi, one of the few players that gave the Pens trouble with his speed. Scott Wedgewood impressed me also. You guys got some good pieces, I think things are turning around for the better for Devils hockey.
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Going Up?
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Ah ok, isn't he allowed to test the waters now though as a UFA before he signs any deal? Isn't that risky, or is a deal already all but signed?
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BondraTime
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Yes, but UFA's are allowed to negotiate with other teams beginning this past Saturday, doesn't he become a UFA without a QO?
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theoretically yes
but I can't imagine Shero doing this without having some sort of agreements in place with these players. plus I can't see teams knocking the door down to sign Jon Merrill or Beau Bennett
but I can't imagine Shero doing this without having some sort of agreements in place with these players. plus I can't see teams knocking the door down to sign Jon Merrill or Beau Bennett
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No the Devils still hold the rights to Bennett,Merril and the other players that were not extended qualifying offers until Friday. I'm thinking they sign Bennet and A few others cheaper. Team sources are saying the Devils are hopeful and confident that deals will be done. And talks were very positive. We'll know by Friday though
DoobeeDoobeeDoo
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Beau Bennett isn't an UFA, he's a RFA...
http://http://www.spotrac.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/beau-bennett/
Only risk for the Devils is if another team makes him a qualifying offer, in which the Devils have the right to make a matching. Teams usually don't do that because it would drive up the salaries of RFA's if that was regularly practiced.
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No - since Shero didn't extend the QO, Bennett is now UFA.
http://www.burgundybrigade.com/2014...ricted-free-agents-vs-restricted-free-agents/
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I don't see Beau Bennett wanting to go to another team. Given the Devils' current contract situation, he has a very good shot at being on the top 2 lines. On top of that, he's very familiar with John Hynes's system with their days together in Wilkes-Barre. I think this will be a good situation for him to thrive, assuming he stays healthy.
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Shero will likely give Bennett the best offer, he knows better than any GM what Bennett is capable of.
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They are now considered UFAs. Any team can talk to them as its the negotiation window. Only the Devils can sign them until July 1st.. when anyone can sign them.
so yea we still have their rights but they are basically UFAs
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Pens fan here. I wish the best of luck to Beauner. He's a nice kid. Met him a few times.
He's easily a top 6 forward "if" he stayed healthy. That's been his biggest issue by far. I really didn't want to see him dealt because he's a great depth player and if he ever stayed healthy, it's a very versatile and effective player.
He has top end hands. Silky smooth mitts. Great along the boards and possessing the puck. Has had some shot issues in the past because of multiple wrist injuries. More about weak shots versus accuracy. Before his last major injury he seemed to have his wrist strength back.
If Beau can stay healthy, you got a top 6 forward. The big problem is "if" he can stay healthy. I've never seen someone injured like him. It became a running joke on the Pens board and a drinking game. I can't remember the last time I saw him play 10 games in a row. It's like he needs put in a bubble or something.
I will say even Beau has a good sense of humor. Check out what he retweeted recently from the Stanley Cup parade
Wish you the best Beau. Stay healthy.
He's easily a top 6 forward "if" he stayed healthy. That's been his biggest issue by far. I really didn't want to see him dealt because he's a great depth player and if he ever stayed healthy, it's a very versatile and effective player.
He has top end hands. Silky smooth mitts. Great along the boards and possessing the puck. Has had some shot issues in the past because of multiple wrist injuries. More about weak shots versus accuracy. Before his last major injury he seemed to have his wrist strength back.
If Beau can stay healthy, you got a top 6 forward. The big problem is "if" he can stay healthy. I've never seen someone injured like him. It became a running joke on the Pens board and a drinking game. I can't remember the last time I saw him play 10 games in a row. It's like he needs put in a bubble or something.
I will say even Beau has a good sense of humor. Check out what he retweeted recently from the Stanley Cup parade
Wish you the best Beau. Stay healthy.
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Aside from his shoulder injuries, most of his injuries were fluke injuries that could happen to anyone at any time. As long as his shoulder is fine, he shouldn't be anymore prone to injuries than anyone else.
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Sorry for keep posting here as a Pens fan. Just got my buddy, Robodevils, to join HFB, so I figured I would post here to give him a sense of familiarity until he makes some acquaintances. He rooted for my Pens this year & the Pens became his 2nd team, so in return the Devils have become my 2nd team. Plus the Beau Bennett trade, Ray Shero as GM, & John Hynes as coach makes it very easy for me to root for the Devils.
After years of being lost in the woods from that Kovalchuk situation, I think you guys are now heading in the right direction. Will be very interesting to see how things develop over the course of the next 3 years. I see Devils hockey making a triumphant return. Best of luck, guys!
After years of being lost in the woods from that Kovalchuk situation, I think you guys are now heading in the right direction. Will be very interesting to see how things develop over the course of the next 3 years. I see Devils hockey making a triumphant return. Best of luck, guys!
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