

But an opposing argument can be made, in that a great player shouldn’t need great linemates to be successful.Īlthough Bennett has struggled in the regular season, he has actually done well during the two playoff contentions the Flames have played in since he joined the NHL.

To play devil’s advocate for him, he’s never quite had great linemates and when he does play on a competent line (ie with Johnny Gaudreau or with Mikael Backlund), he plays quite well. Elliotte Friedman that OReilly and Schenn are set to sign multi-year. Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman discuss a Sunday that provided two of the wildest upsets we've ever seen, preview the second round of the. In just 244 regular season games, Bennett has 42 goals and 89 points. If you have an OReilly Auto Parts account number or wish to sign up for First. The once highly-touted draft-pick who fell down to the fourth overall pick has struggled in his early NHL career. Just something to watch, as he searches for a fit with a new coach and changed roster. I’m not convinced the Flames want to trade him, knowing he’s 22 and could blossom elsewhere. This is what I can tell you about the rumours that Matthew Tkachuk wants out of. The list of teams who’ve inquired about him through the years includes Anaheim, Montreal, Philadelphia and Tampa Bay. Nothing is done until it is done, but it sounds like Wayne Simmonds will be back in Toronto.
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31 Thoughts: NHL-backed women's league the 'obvious solution' - Sportsnet.ca The CWHL has folded, but many believe the NHL is key to the future of women's pro hockey. The Calgary Flames highest-ever draft pick has also supposedly had Anaheim, Philadelphia, and Tampa Bay express interest over the years, however, we don’t know how long ago that was. New 31 Thoughts: Elliotte Friedman on the future of women's pro hockey, Connor McDavid's frustration in Edmonton and much more.

In the latest “ 31 Thoughts” by Elliotte Friedman, he claimed that the Montreal Canadiens are reportedly interested in Sam Bennett. By Ramina Shlah 4 years ago Could this be the final season of the Calgary Flames highest-ever draft pick in Calgary? Sam Bennett has reportedly been gaining interest from other teams.
