Confirmed Trade: [FLA/CGY] Sam Bennett and 2022 6th round pick for Emil Heineman and 2022 2nd round pick

[PanthersHockey1]

what are the odds that 2nd round picks become full-time nhl contributors again?

 

[Garbage Goal]

So Sam Bennett fetched more than Taylor Hall at 50% retained AND Curtis Lazar. The NHL is so backwards lol.

 

[VikingAv]

He’s going to thrive under Quenville

Agreed. This seems like a win-win trade to me. Bennett is a fit with Q and Calgary got pretty good value for him.

Florida's done good at the deadline, imo. Really hope they do well in the playoffs this year. God knows their fans deserve it for all the crap they take.

 

[JurassicTunga]

Didn't expect that return for Bennett. Nice deal for the Flames.

Panthers fans should like Bennett in the playoffs. He comes to play. Wish him the best.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

First move by Zito in Florida that I don't like but if Bennett meshes well with Quenneville it could really pay off.

 

[Eggtimer]

Fitz - look at this deal and take notes on how to get value on trades...
Very good return for the Flames. I cannot believe it. It has to be conditional 2nd or ???

 

[belair]

Calgary got more for Sam Bennett than Buffalo did for Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar. I'm not sure that's a great deal for Florida. But if it wins them a playoff series, who cares, I guess.

 

[DCDM]

Hell yeah let's go boys

 

[Mobiandi]

Florida win this trade tbh

 

[Islay1989]

what are the odds that 2nd round picks become full-time nhl contributors again?

About the same as Sam Bennett being a net positive player.

 

[MardyBum]

Good job getting a second. Hopefully revives his career in Florida.

 

[CF84]

Good job Calgary for trading heart and soul players like Bennett and keeping soft as butter cinderellas like Monahan and Gaudreau.

What a stupid post. We would have lost him to the Kraken and the Flames got not just one, but the value of TWO seconds for Sam Bennett? That's more than Hall got. I'm not sure anyone could expect more than that and I'm sure any poster proposing this as a trade idea would have been laughed off hfboards.

 

[jetsforever]

Wow the Bennett saga finally ends

 

[FrolikFan67]

Huberdeau-Barkov-Gusev
Verhaeghe-Bennett-Duclair
Vatrano-Wennberg-Hornqvist

 

[SwedishFire]

What a weird timing for Calgary for trade Bennet, to a weird fit, for a weird return. What is this??

I think Bennets real issue is his size. If he was some cms taller, and stronger, he would be a good complimentary player. WIth that size, its just enough in juniors. Dont know why Burke didnt thought of that when drafting him.

 

[kerrabria]

Awesome! Hope he gets a chance to play center in the top 9. I don't watch Calgary, but I've heard that he has the skill and the desire to play C up the lineup, and I hope playing with somebody like Huby or Verhaeghe can spark him.
Doesn't hurt that we have Hornqvist to show him a few tricks around the net.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Heineman is Tkachuk-lite and should have been drafted in the 1st round. Big W for Calgary.

 

[Shocker]

Lmao, Bennett-trade crashes HFBoards.

Now i've seen everything.

 

[CupInSIX]

Yikes. A 2nd+a good prospect?

 

[Iggys Dome]

This is a great deal for both teams. He might turn it around in Florida. I’m excited for Benny, he needed a change of scenery more than anyone else.

He might explode in Florida.

 

[FlyerFire]

What a weird timing for Calgary for trade Bennet, to a weird fit, for a weird return. What is this??

I think Bennets real issue is his size. If he was some cms taller, and stronger, he would be a good complimentary player. WIth that size, its just enough in juniors. Dont know why Burke didnt thought of that when drafting him.

Weird timing? It's the trade deadline day

 

[CupInSIX]

But so many Calgary fans said it would take a 1st + A prospect for "1st liner" Sam Bennett??

Are you seriously throwing shade after Treliving pulled this off?

 

[Bubbles]

I like what Florida did this year, cheering them on!

 

[CF84]

Heineman is Tkachuk-lite and should have been drafted in the 1st round. Big W for Calgary.

This has me intrigued haha! A second Tkachuk you say? Without have to trade for a real Tkachuk? I like it!!!

 

[Bounces R Way]

Frustrating player for sure. Not many guys can pull off being a fan favourite and a team whipping boy at the same time. Wish him luck in Florida, Q will like him I think. Good skater, hits like a truck, and improved defensively over his time here.

Creates some good scoring chances when he's driving the net. Zero finish though. Glad the Flames were able to get some value for him considering his lack of production.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I think Bennett has strong potential to turn things around in Florida.

The unfortunate thing here is his number is retired.

 

[Richard88]

Heineman is Tkachuk-lite and should have been drafted in the 1st round. Big W for Calgary.

Yeah, I love Heineman as a prospect. Would have considered him in the late 1st last year. Relentless forechecker with high IQ and some good finish. Love this pickup for Calgary, exactly the sort of prospect they need. Fwiw my boy @Draft Dynasty had a great video of him on YT.

... And then get another 2nd in the deeper 2022 draft. Calgary did very well.