Does Sam Bennett Dress This Year?

[CraigsList]

Got a point; his break in and shot sets up the game winning goal. He's never great with the puck or in his own zone; hasn't stopped Hartley most of the season.

That first goal was Edmonton's inability to played defense.

 

[Anglesmith]

Got a point; his break in and shot sets up the game winning goal. He's never great with the puck or in his own zone; hasn't stopped Hartley most of the season.

Ends (the assist) don't justify the means. I will just say that I've seen Raymond be really effective in some games this season, and last night was not similar to those games. His last stretch of games, in fact, has been lacking that.

But yes, it comes down to Hartley's impression.

 

[Turning Mangiapanese]

Would sure be nice to see Sam in the ARI game but I won't be surprised one bit if he sits the last two. Those are effectively playoff games and the smart money is on icing a veteran team.

 

[dathockeydoe]

Would sure be nice to see Sam in the ARI game but I won't be surprised one bit if he sits the last two. Those are effectively playoff games and the smart money is on icing a veteran team.

Agreed. LA and Winnipeg are really tough tests for match up already. Even if Bennett plays against Arizona and scores a hat trick... I'd still have plenty of hesitations of playing him in the last two games.

If the Flames make the playoffs, the match up might determine the result. I could see Bennett factoring in against a team like the Canucks.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

No he's a bum.

 

[DCDM]

No he's a bum.

Trade him.

 

[CraigsList]

Trade him.

Bust

 

[Yung Rotini]

Trade him.

I've been telling you guys this entire time!

 

[StreakingRed]

As per the Fan 960, it sounds like Hartley will go with the same lineup as in Edmonton. Could change but likely no Bennett vs Arizona.

 

[CraigsList]

Ugh.

 

[St Wardo]

#FreeBennett

 

[DCDM]

Sam Bennett, more like Sad Bennett.

 

[Tkachuky]

Even the guys on Sportnet during the Edm game Saturday said they would be surprised if he played at all...

Bummer.

 

[Anglesmith]

Get un-hyped. Oh well. If we win, that's what's most important.

 

[DCDM]

*throws out the tickets F l a m e s gave me*

 

[Guido Sarducci]

I think he will start against the Jets.

1. If the Flames have clinched, they will want to give him a look and rest players.
2. If they are out, they will also want to give him a look.
3. If the game is must win, they might put him in in hopes that he sparks the team.

 

[St Wardo]

This is a stretch, but I wonder if they are waiting so as not to burn a year off his ELC. If they wait until the LA game to play him, that gives a maximum of 9 games played for Bennett unless we get out of the first round. Plus, where the team is coming off a win, they don't need to change the roster around a whole bunch.

 

[Anglesmith]

This is a stretch, but I wonder if they are waiting so as not to burn a year off his ELC. If they wait until the LA game to play him, that gives a maximum of 9 games played for Bennett unless we get out of the first round. Plus, where the team is coming off a win, they don't need to change the roster around a whole bunch.

Sure, but I would rather they played him vs. Arizona, then sat him against LA or the Jets. I guess they don't want to bet against him seizing a spot once he's in.

Still, this is an organization that has stated that the priority is team success first, and contract status second. They will deal with the contract stuff when it comes up, but I think they're all in to win at this point.

 

[StreakingRed]

*throws out the tickets F l a m e s gave me*

 

[DCDM]

 

[Volica]

Sure, but I would rather they played him vs. Arizona, then sat him against LA or the Jets. I guess they don't want to bet against him seizing a spot once he's in.

Still, this is an organization that has stated that the priority is team success first, and contract status second. They will deal with the contract stuff when it comes up, but I think they're all in to win at this point.

As I mentioned earlier in this thread, you won with a lineup, so I doubt there's going be a change... it's difficult to change it after a win. More or less points to a player and says, we won, in spite of you... in fact, so much so, we're throwing in a kid who's never played in the league before.

Every line was decent last game, hopefully we can maintain that. This is two major points tomorrow. It might become even more of a requirement after tonight.

 

[Calculon]

Yesterday's lineup won, but it was against Edmonton. And after a pretty bad first period, change should definitely be considered.

Anyway, #FreeSpoon

 

[Lunatik]

Yesterday's lineup won, but it was against Edmonton. And after a pretty bad first period, change should definitely be considered.

Anyway, #FreeSpoon

we didn't play yesterday

 

[Calculon]

we didn't play yesterday

 

[dcookson]

IMO, the only games Bennett would dress for when he was called up would be the Edmonton game and the Arizona game. I just don't see how you could dress him for the LA game. And for me, the only way he gets into the Winnipeg game is if your season is decided, either a spot has been clinched or we have been eliminated. This kid is going to have enough pressure on him for the next 10-15 years. Let's not have him make his debut where nerves could cost us a goal which could potentially cost a playoff spot (Granted, that could happen with anyone, but no need to put that pressure on him for this year).

Agreed. LA and Winnipeg are really tough tests for match up already. Even if Bennett plays against Arizona and scores a hat trick... I'd still have plenty of hesitations of playing him in the last two games.

If the Flames make the playoffs, the match up might determine the result. I could see Bennett factoring in against a team like the Canucks.