Eklund Rumor: Sam Bennett to Boston

[Kresco]

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklu...Kane-for-Sprong-Nash-Deal--More-Buzz3/1/91187

I think that this is going to get ugly but what the hell I am bored.

Bennett a former 4th overall pick who has oodles of skill and nastiness but has been buried under Calgary's depth and has been put with a rotating carousel of under performing line mates such as Brouwer or AHL call ups. For fans who watch Bennett play they don't want to see him get traded, however he is wasted on the 3rd line. Given his potential and fearless style of play Bennett can easily turn the corner with a fresh start. However For fans not familiar with Bennett and his play there will be a lot of people claiming he could be had for a 4th rounder which is absolutely ridiculous. Realistically what could be the blockbuster trade from either team being offered up?
What blockbuster trade would the Flames want from Bruins? What would Bruins give up for Bennett and other assets to make the "blockbuster" trade?

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[TFHockey]

Outside of Calgary Bennett is not seen as a centerpiece of any trade that could remotely be called a "Blockbuster." He likely holds more value to your franchise than he would in any return from other teams.

I can't speak for Bruin fans as to what they'd be willing to offer up.

 

[turnagainoutlaw]

Flames fan here. Not sure Bennett is worth much at this point, they probably should just hold on to him and see if he gets it together.

 

[AvatarAang]

Boston has great C depth, at least pick a team like Montreal when making this shit up.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

his value is probably less than his upside.

[MOD]

 

[Perkele 14]

Boston has great C depth, at least pick a team like Montreal when making this **** up.

Bennett is playing LW since Jankowski has been called up and he looks much more comfortable as a LW.

As for your Montreal comment, that would just repeat the same story as they tried with Galchenyuk and Drouin. Very small upgrade as a center. However, I agree that Bennett would fit in perfectly with the Habs as they need more of that type of hard nosed worker.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Sam Bennett's mom is a Bruins fan.

 

[Alluckks]

But why

 

[Langdon Alger]

Ok, so we know Bennett won’t be going to Boston.

 

[viper0220]

Sam Bennett really has no real value(own his own), the Flames would be wise to just hold onto to him and see how he develops.

 

[Volica]

Sam Bennett really has no real value(own his own), the Flames would be wise to just hold onto to him and see how he develops.

Just because he’s underperformed doesn’t mean he has no value. The guys 21 years old and can already be a centrepiece on a third line.

Flames won’t still on Benny.

 

[JP Nolan]

As a Bruin fan i would KILL to get this guy.......Are you kidding me. Put him with Krejci and Heinen and watch him get his confidence and start being the player everyone thought....How old was the underachieving NEELY when they got him ? Not saying Bennet can be Neely....But he can reach his potential....

 

[pheasant]

In keeping with the sites policy on discussing the validity of a source, I would like to respectfully point out that Eklund has proven, over a long period of time, to be incorrect the vast majority of the time.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Sam Bennett's mom is a Bruins fan.

Could be a Kingston Frontinacs logo...

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Could be a Kingston Frontinacs logo...

Thought that at first, too. But if you look closer, it says Stanley Cup Champions.

 

[WJCJ]

I just find it funny that he says Calgary is interested in a blockbuster type of deal and then he say Bennett to Boston.

 

[rent free]

Trade vatrano and replace him with Bennett.

 

[JLarucci23]

AS a Hawks fan I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on him, What are the Flames needs?

 

[greengoblin]

Bennett's value is so low. Calgary would be silly to sell him for peanuts right now.

 

[tfong]

Heinen

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

AS a Hawks fan I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on him, What are the Flames needs?

RHS top 6 wingers.

 

[BerSTUzzi]

RHS top 6 wingers.

We will trade you Virtanen

 

[t0nedeff]

Just because he’s underperformed doesn’t mean he has no value. The guys 21 years old and can already be a centrepiece on a third line.

Flames won’t still on Benny.

I remember thinking the same thing about Yakupov.

 

[yababy]

As a Bruin fan i would KILL to get this guy.......Are you kidding me. Put him with Krejci and Heinen and watch him get his confidence and start being the player everyone thought....How old was the underachieving NEELY when they got him ? Not saying Bennet can be Neely....But he can reach his potential....

Ok, at least one smart Bruins fan

 

[Janks]

I remember thinking the same thing about Yakupov.

If you think Bennett is anything like Yak, you don't know much about hockey.

Bennett is a fine 3rd liner who chips in and can show flashes of brilliance. Yak playing for the Oilers was lost defensively, and couldn't use his tools effectively in the NHL against bigger players.

To think they are anything alike (with the exception of high expectations not reached at 21 years old) is completely asinine.