Prospect Info: Matthew Beniers (Round 1, 2 overall)

[NiagaraKraken]

60-70 point 2 way force. Great pick.

 

[LDN]

Could he make your roster on the first or 2nd line?

 

[Gniwder]

Could he make your roster on the first or 2nd line?

He's thinking about one more year of college.

Beniers may return to Michigan, could be No. 2 pick by Kraken

 

[Bounces R Way]

Great pick to start off a franchise. Beniers' attention to detail for a draftee is incredible. Consistently makes good decisions and has the puck moving the right way. Definitely a player you can build around.

My favourite move the Kraken have made so far.

 

[darrylsittler27]

He's thinking about one more year of college.

Beniers may return to Michigan, could be No. 2 pick by Kraken

By far the best choice for him.

 

[gstommylee]

By far the best choice for him.

The article is also very dated. Who knows what his decision is post entry draft.

 

[darrylsittler27]

The article is also very dated. Who knows what his decision is post entry draft.

Given it's the first year of an expansion team ,another year to grow and mature won't ruin him. I doubt we make the playoffs. Seen teams ruin guys by rushing them.

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

Pretty stoked about the pick. Guy is a responsible player. Wouldnt hurt to give him a look on the 3rd line at the start of the yr.

For Matty Beniers' optimal development the college route is best for now

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

If he could be a Legwand type of player it is good for the team. Obviously we want him to be a big points producer, but if he doesn't achieve that potentiel, we could only dream of a Legwand type of career!

Better than Legwand I'll put big money on that

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

Who were the Wolverines playing that night? That was some great PK and ragging of the puck by Beniers! As a side note isn't Beniers a French sounding last name or at least French looking cause the pronunciation has been butchered badly

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

Not sure if this has already been mentioned, but Matty's apparently really into the sciences and specializing in Dermatology, which was a cool side fact. He started watching Dr. Pimple Popper and apparently was a fan . He's pretty academically motivated so I wouldn't be surprised if he went back to school for another year or at least finished his degree alongside his pro career if he starts immediately with the Kraken next season.

Heard somewhere Beniers was in Pre-Med

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

I see Patrice Bergeron in Beniers in terms of impact he can make.

I'm like Mark Yannetti of the Kings...hate to compare players to established NHLers! Beniers is unique! Great skater,200 ft game and a playmaker

 

[darrylsittler27]

I don't see the comparison to Legwand, more like Bergeron.

Better than Legwand I'll put big money on that

 

[Toronto makebeleifs]

For Matty Beniers' optimal development the college route is best for now

I dont disagree. that said, if he is able to get a couple of preseason games in it wont hurt

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

I dont disagree. that said, if he is able to get a couple of preseason games in it wont hurt

Beniers would forfeit the rest of his College eligibility if he signed a Pro contract

 

[gstommylee]

Beniers would forfeit the rest of his College eligibility if he signed a Pro contract

Which he could decide on doing if he wants to.

 

[Toronto makebeleifs]

Beniers would forfeit the rest of his College eligibility if he signed a Pro contract

Ah, fair enough. I'm less clear on the college setup with the pros than I am with junior leagues. If the case is he loses eligibility, then yeah keep him there for now. Think he signs after the college season is over to join the team?

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

Ah, fair enough. I'm less clear on the college setup with the pros than I am with junior leagues. If the case is he loses eligibility, then yeah keep him there for now. Think he signs after the college season is over to join the team?

Michigan looks to win the NCAA championship and Beniers will be an integral part of that! I believe he will sign in 2022 after all is said and done with College/University hockey

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

Which he could decide on doing if he wants to.

No Seattle is set at centre! They don't want young Beniers to be a 4th liner...he needs to develop into a 1st-2nd line centre

 

[gstommylee]

It'll come down to this college for 1 more year and try to win an NCAA hockey title and one less UFA year or sign now and get 1 more UFA year where he makes several millions of dollars.

 

[Toronto makebeleifs]

Michigan looks to win the NCAA championship and Beniers will be an integral part of that! I believe he will sign in 2022 after all is said and done with College/University hockey

True enough, even with my limited knowledge on the U.S. college system, looking at that team... wow, stacked. Hopefully they do win, there is no replacement for a guy developing a winning pedigree.

 

[BeniersIsKraken]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but Beniers back to Michigan with Powers and Johnson has been confirmed:

Top Kraken draft pick Matty Beniers will return to University of Michigan for sophomore season

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Good decision.

Another year at Michigan should help his development and he can sign with the Kraken after his NCAA season to play a couple of games in the NHL.

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

Good decision.

Another year at Michigan should help his development and he can sign with the Kraken after his NCAA season to play a couple of games in the NHL.

Can see young Beniers be the 3rd line centre at the outset and then within a couple of years be the 2nd line centre with the potential to move up to numero uno down the road

 

[kihei]

Smart move his staying in college for a year. Few in that draft class are NHL ready and there is no reason to rush our sole blue chip asset.