Benoit Pouliot Megathread

[AlternateSideParking]

Brassard and MZA have more to do with his decent season than anything.

Id be cautious before I extend him for a few years. His production can be replaced.

 

[Beacon]

Brassard and MZA have more to do with his decent season than anything.

Id be cautious before I extend him for a few years. His production can be replaced.

He is a 26 year old who has proven capable of playing on the third line. You don't just dump him unless he wants too much money.


Can he be replaced? Yes, but so can Hagelin, Kreider and even Stepan. But you don't just throw them out.

 

[AlternateSideParking]

He is a 26 year old who has proven capable of playing on the third line. You don't just dump him unless he wants too much money.


Can he be replaced? Yes, but so can Hagelin, Kreider and even Stepan. But you don't just throw them out.

You're comparing a notorious underperformer who is hitting a UFA year to three home grown players who are still capable of improving and haven't hit their peak yet.

Did you ever think that Pouliot had such a season with an expiring contract?

Somebody will likely offer him more money.

 

[slipknottin]

You're comparing a notorious underperformer who is hitting a UFA year to three home grown players who are still capable of improving and haven't hit their peak yet.

Did you ever think that Pouliot had such a season with an expiring contract?

Somebody will likely offer him more money.

Ignore his draft status and there goes the "underperformer" argument. He's a pretty consistent 30 point guy

 

[True Blue]

Ignore his draft status and there goes the "underperformer" argument. He's a pretty consistent 30 point guy

I would say that he performed as he was expected to.

 

[McRanger]

I do not think that is a fair statement. To most knowleadable posters, in the end, he was exactly the player that ha has been. And an effort should be made to resign him a such. He is a version of a 3rd line player. He should not be resigned as anything but that if it is viewed that he cannot be upgraded from and he will help the team.

Its perfectly fair.

His struggles were beyond maddening the first few months but it had been pointed out repeatedly that he was a good bottom six/depth player for both Boston and Tampa. The usual response was "if he is such a good player, why is he on his 1000th team in the last few years???". It was pretty obvious that a lot of people did not watch him and had no idea what he was capable of.

To me that shows ignorance.

 

[True Blue]

His struggles were beyond maddening the first few months but it had been pointed out repeatedly that he was a good bottom six/depth player for both Boston and Tampa. The usual response was "if he is such a good player, why is he on his 1000th team in the last few years???". It was pretty obvious that a lot of people did not watch him and had no idea what he was capable of.

When he was being lauded for being anything but exactly what he is, one can point out items. He is a 3rd line player. That is what he is. Can he be a good third line player? Sure. Can he be a very good player? Sure as long as the context extends no further than 3rd line players.

 

[Rosalie]

I like Benoit. I'm glad that he's doing well with the Rangers. I wish him all the best.

 

[jerseyjinx94]

You're comparing a notorious underperformer who is hitting a UFA year to three home grown players who are still capable of improving and haven't hit their peak yet.

Did you ever think that Pouliot had such a season with an expiring contract?

Somebody will likely offer him more money.

He's had an expiring contract for like 5 seasons.

My friend is a Bruins fan and said he loved Pouliot while there. I see no reason not to extend him with a modest raise.