To me, Bennett's physical play makes him a unicorn in this league. People might not say it matters but I think his tools in that area of the game let Gaudreau play with more confidence and zip to his game.
It's true. We also haven't played Ottawa yet to beef up our record.
Honestly, it's been a long time since we've been able to say this, but Johnny and Monahan are playing on a level right now where they can make it work with anyone. Simon got them going at first. Mangiapane had absolutely zero chemistry with them and the line still got chances because of 13 and 23. Bennett is playing better hockey right now than either of Simon or Mangiapane when they got the promotion.
I think Ward needs to iron out the lines because some things just aren't working so far (Mangiapane on the RW for example). He also needs to start tightening the leash on some of our big names because they're not bringing it.
Ah, I bungled my joke but that was what I was getting at.
