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Because he was stupidly played as a 4th line winger instead of being played as a top 6 center.So, why not have this level of performance while playing with Calgary?
Because he was stupidly played as a 4th line winger instead of being played as a top 6 center.So, why not have this level of performance while playing with Calgary?
When was he ever given a meaningful chance to play his natural position with anyone of notable talent?But it's not true......he was given many chances. Did nothing with them.
So, why not have this level of performance while playing with Calgary?
Because he was stupidly played as a 4th line winger instead of being played as a top 6 center.
He was played on the 4th line because he was a fourth line player.
Tell me when he deserved a chance....
He was given top line minutes and did nothing with them. Nothing
He was played on the 4th line because he was a fourth line player.
It's not like one coach played him there. Three coaches played him there.
Let's revisit this in a year......
Of course he is smiling. He gets to play on the second line with great line mates. Plus on a playoff bound and contending team.It's nice to see how happy Bennett looks now. Kid cant stop smiling on the bench
I thought you guys weren't relocatingCan't wait until the average HF fan pulls a similar 180 on Gaudreau when he leaves
he's playing on a line with much better talentSo, why not have this level of performance while playing with Calgary?
Yes, but he’s not a passenger. Huberdeau’s game has sparked since Bennett arrived.he's playing on a line with much better talent
he's playing on a line with much better talent
Perhaps what's more impressive than his point totals is that he's averaging 4.0 shots per game, and is 2nd in the league in SOG since he joined Florida (only Matthews has more). His career average in Calgary was 1.7 shots per game...
He's outperforming the expected goals model, but not really by an outrageous amount. He's potted 5 goals vs 4.01 ixG in all situations. That puts him at a pace of 41 expected goals over 82 games. I suspect he falls off from that a bit, but it's gotta be encouraging to Panthers fans that his production thus far isn't just lucky.
Also - the team has scored 16 goals with him on the ice vs 10.5 expected goals. Considering most skilled players typically outperform expected goals, and he's now playing alongside skilled players, we may not see to much regression in Bennett's production. He's also up to a 73% xGF% at 5v5, which is quite impressive as well.
Essentially, the underlying numbers suggest that he's been playing like a 30-40+ goal 70-80+ point player two way top line center. Even assuming he cools down and his underlying play drops off, it seems unlikely for him be any worse than a 25 goal 55 point center.
And they got him for essentially two 2nd round picks...
There is absolutely nothing in common with them expext playing for Flames.Sounds like fourth line player Martin St. Louis
Unfortunately, I don't get to watch enough Flames games to have a strong opinion on what went wrong for Bennett in Calgary.
What I can tell you is that Jonathan Huberdeau is not a guy who just plugs and plays well into any line the team slaps together. He's a rather unique playmaker and he doesn't adjust well when guys can't keep up with him or anticipate what he's trying to do. Bennett has been able to do just that for him while crashing around like a bull in a china shop. If you want to tell me this guy is a bottom six player, I'm just not going to believe you.
So it goes. Sometimes, a change of scenery breathes new life into people in stale situations, and this is not necessarily instructive of either organization. It goes both ways; look at Vincent Trocheck.
what the owners and dale tallon did to what was a promising Panthers team after the 15-16 season should be criminal. sucks that tallon gave a final f*** you in the form of the bob contract, but it looks like zito is turning things around
He would have been stuck behind Crosby and Malkin. Florida is a better landing spot for him.I've always been a fan of Bennett and knew he just needed a new role and team. I wanted the Pens to take him for a long time. I'm happy with Jeff Carter, he's been great and brings a bit more all-around skill and leadership but I legit would have been happy with Bennett.