Friedman: Bennett and Panthers open contract talks

[BB88]

I still think he’s going to Colorado

Why would he leave for a worse situation?

 

[Dread Clawz]

Don't do it, Cats.

Sorry, we got terminal Zito-itis. It's as good as done .

 

[Dread Clawz]

It’s going to be underwhelming if Zito locks all these guys in for 6+ years with NTCs and we only walk away with the one cup.

Zito is locking all these guys up because they are good players. Last 3 years we have a President 's Trophy, and two runs to the SCF with one victory. And 2023, they had depleted depth due to cap constraints, and were still learning Maurice's system for much of the regular season. Or it might have been 3 division titles in a row . They are proven winners.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Signing Bennett is how the Cats shut their window shut. They have the pieces to absorb his loss. Him and Ekblad need to go once their contracts expire.

Our whole identity stems from Bennett. Especially his hits in the playoffs, and just generally playing like a bull in a china shop.
It gets the whole team going. Lundell has been great in Barkov 's absence, but so has Bennett, and he doesn't have the luxury of playing with Reinhart. Tonight he had a nice goal, and made a great pass to Forsling for the OT winner, and was just all over the ice. He's on pace for his best regular season ever.

 

[Coffee]

Why would he leave for a worse situation?

If Colorado wins it with Bennett, Bennett will probably go in the HOF

 

[Shark Finn]

It’s going to be underwhelming if Zito locks all these guys in for 6+ years with NTCs and we only walk away with the one cup.

Yeah, what a damn shame.

 

[ShootIt]

Yeah, what a damn shame.

Like if you can only win one, fire the gm. Has to be 2 or 3 or why bother.