Sam Bennett - most needed change of scenery ever or hot streak?

[Dread Clawz]

I miss Bennett.

I think if he has continued success in Florida it is because of a combination of things:

We tried to force him to be a winger, or when he was centre he would be between 2 plugs. Never really gave him a chance for any length with good players at centre.

I think he was tired of being one of the only ones to show effort in the playoffs and checked out. It must be frustrating to be giving it your all and watching your teammates skate around like it's a beer league game.

There was also alot of pressure to live up to his draft pick which he hasn't. In Florida there is way less pressure to perform.

And finally, between the Tkacuk incident and other rumors, there must be something seriously wrong in the Flames locked room. Bennett and Tkachuk were good friends so I'm guessing Bennett was fed up with some teammates as well who don't seem to care. Tkachuk has not been the same since the incident and it was shortly after that Bennett asked for a trade.

Yeah, he might have been fed up with some teammates who didn't care, and then coaches playing him on the 4th line with crap linemates probably didn't help. I hope Heineman works out for you guys, he was one of my favorite Panther prospects. He has a deceptively good wrister.

 

[vanarchy]

Is he 18 again?

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

It's been three games. FutureAllstar Noel Acciari once scored back-to-back hattricks (also while playing with Huberdeau). Can't fully judge him yet.

That said, man is he hot now, and what a start to his career with the Panthers.

Obviously I don't think he'll continue to score at a goal per game pace, or finish with well over a point per game. But I've always believed that, in the right situation, Bennett still has Kadri-esque potential (ie. a 20 goal, 40 point guy who plays physical).

 

[BB88]

I’ll say it again, getting the chance to play with Hubs is a dream for Bennett, as well as it did good for Hubs too, Wennberg was a shortterm option for 2C.

Also as Calgary fans have said Barkov eating the toughest matchups will help him also.

Zito needs to be the Gm of the year, he has really changed the dynamics of the team and has set then up well for future with getting rid of Matheson, to drafting elite C prospect to adding Bennett

 

[Bounces R Way]

Play a young player shit minutes, with shit linemates, on a shit team and then act surprised when they produce like shit

 

[canuck2010]

Brought up too early to the NHL in my opinion. I don't think he was physically ready. Suffered a serious shoulder injury as an 18 year old. I hope he continues to play well.

 

[Extra Texture]

Holy cow, didnt realize he had 3 goals and 5 pts already. Good for Florida taking the risk, and good for the Flames getting a pretty decent return for the guy.

Wish more organizations would "let go" like that, even if its for a negligible return, rather than hanging on to a young player until their career is fully down the tubes.

I love it when scuffling young players do manage to get that new start and hit the ground running. It's just one of those things in sports that feels good: to see someone start putting it together and making good on a ton of promise.

I figured he was going to be a fantastic add for any team that got him. I really wish we had nabbed him but I doubt that was ever going to be an option

Yeah, he was always a name bandied about among Pens fans as a perfect "change of scenery" candidate who could be the right mix of skill and "long pants" hockey. Very jealous that Florida picked him up (although he wasnt cheap).

 

[JPeeper]

You sound upset that your golden boy Monahan is proving to be completely useless without Gaudreau.

Meanwhile Gaudreau looks revitalized without the Monahan anchor.

It's too bad the flames never gave Bennett the same opportunities Monahan had. He'd still be a flame and they'd be in a playoff spot.

A) Never has Monahan been my "Golden Boy", I am just not a complete blind muppet and can see he has talent this season not withstanding.

B) Flames gave Bennett a chance on the top line and destroyed their corsi every single time keeping them in the d-zone

C) Flames aren't in a playoff spot because the team sucks, f***ING LOL if you think a 4th liner Bennett getting more ice-time would improve the Flames record, he really helped them when he was here with his dozen points.

D) Continue telling Flames fans and others how the Flames players are when your a Jersey fan.

 

[Stephen]

Bit of both but I have high hopes for him outside of Calgary.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

A) Never has Monahan been my "Golden Boy", I am just not a complete blind muppet and can see he has talent this season not withstanding.

B) Flames gave Bennett a chance on the top line and destroyed their corsi every single time keeping them in the d-zone

C) Flames aren't in a playoff spot because the team sucks, f***ING LOL if you think a 4th liner Bennett getting more ice-time would improve the Flames record, he really helped them when he was here with his dozen points.

D) Continue telling Flames fans and others how the Flames players are when your a Jersey fan.

When did Bennett get a chance to center the top line?

 

[Volica]

Good on Sam for keeping the heater alive. Loved the dude, he just was done in Calgary.

Stay hot, get a nice contract!

 

[TheNumber4]

Calgary ruined Bennet finally confirmed. Brought in too early, not given enough support, not being put in the right role. What a waste of a high draft pick.

 

[GeeoffBrown]

Hah.

That is as Sam Bennett a nongoal as it gets.

Sustainably getting stoned by crazy ridiculous saves is what he does

+1 disallowed goal, +1 offensive zone penalty = the Sam Bennett hat trick

 

[CanadianPantherFan]

I’ll say it again, getting the chance to play with Hubs is a dream for Bennett, as well as it did good for Hubs too, Wennberg was a shortterm option for 2C.

Also as Calgary fans have said Barkov eating the toughest matchups will help him also.

Zito needs to be the Gm of the year, he has really changed the dynamics of the team and has set then up well for future with getting rid of Matheson, to drafting elite C prospect to adding Bennett

I feel Zito over Coach Q this year. Zitos first year. Eleven new players on the active roster from my last count.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

22:16 of icetime for Sam Bennett today, only Barkov played more among forwards at 23:58 in a huge divisional leaders head-to-head for the Panthers.

1 assist
15 CF, 3 CA @ 5v5
1GF, 0GA @ 5v5

Joel Quennville is the best coach in the NHL.

Sam Bennett has arrived.

 

[radkison]

the huby-bennett-duclair line is lit

 

[sinDer]

the huby-bennett-duclair line is lit

They’re fun to watch.

The best part is that Huberdeau is not even playing that good.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

22:16 of icetime for Sam Bennett today, only Barkov played more among forwards at 23:58 in a huge divisional leaders head-to-head for the Panthers.

1 assist
15 CF, 3 CA @ 5v5
1GF, 0GA @ 5v5

Joel Quennville is the best coach in the NHL.

Sam Bennett has arrived.

How could anyone have seen this coming.

 

[wasunder]

Happy he's doing well, this is definitely a trade I'm alright with "losing". Would be great to see Bennetts career rejuvenated in Florida

 

[Haj]

Its probably a hot streak.

Hopefully Bennett can be 40-50 point player.

Should have tried to get Andrew Mangiapane as well.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Happy he's doing well, this is definitely a trade I'm alright with "losing". Would be great to see Bennetts career rejuvenated in Florida

He's a really likable guy. Well, because he's on our side. lol

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

He will put up 100 pts next year at this pace.

 

[Dominance]

Played over 22 minutes again tonight. Crazy to think he’s still only 24 and this is his first real chance to play his natural position with skilled players. I hope he continues to run with it.

Bleacher Report in 2014: “At his top potential, Bennett is an All-Star, first-line center who can top out at 90-95 points. He could become a team captain down the road and a regular at the NHL Awards and All-Star Game. Bennett can score 30-35 goals a year with his hockey smarts and his habit of keeping his stick on the ice. His vision and playmaking skills mean he is capable of 50-60 assists as well. He should be one of those players who makes his linemates better.”

LWoS: “Quite simply Bennett has the potential to be a franchise forward. He can do it all at both ends of the ice and will bring everything that teams look for. Due to the need to pack on some muscle he might not be as NHL ready as my first two ranked players, but he will be worth the wait. His style, not potential, is similar to his general manager in Kingston, Hockey Hall of Famer, Doug Gilmour.”

I know I’m getting way ahead of myself, but I wonder if he can scratch what people thought his potential was back in 2014.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Played over 22 minutes again tonight. Crazy to think he’s still only 24 and this is his first real chance to play his natural position with skilled players. I hope he continues to run with it.

Bleacher Report in 2014: “At his top potential, Bennett is an All-Star, first-line center who can top out at 90-95 points. He could become a team captain down the road and a regular at the NHL Awards and All-Star Game. Bennett can score 30-35 goals a year with his hockey smarts and his habit of keeping his stick on the ice. His vision and playmaking skills mean he is capable of 50-60 assists as well. He should be one of those players who makes his linemates better.”

LWoS: “Quite simply Bennett has the potential to be a franchise forward. He can do it all at both ends of the ice and will bring everything that teams look for. Due to the need to pack on some muscle he might not be as NHL ready as my first two ranked players, but he will be worth the wait. His style, not potential, is similar to his general manager in Kingston, Hockey Hall of Famer, Doug Gilmour.”

I know I’m getting way ahead of myself, but I wonder if he can scratch what people thought his potential was back in 2014.

Right now he honestly looks like he can. But I'll temper my excitement. If he can bring consistency to his game and score around 50 pts a season, he'll still be a very impactful player.

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Happy he's doing well, this is definitely a trade I'm alright with "losing". Would be great to see Bennetts career rejuvenated in Florida

I think it’s a win-win. Two 2nds is pretty good value.