Speculation: Lundell time?

[FinlandPanther]

Anyone think that Bennett’s time is up due to Lundell being ready to take the next step? He has quietly put up 31 points in 48 games on the third line. I think that’s the reason Bennett is expendable this next season. To be fair I also think Bennett’s next contract was gonna be ass in a couple of years even though I’ll miss his style.

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[barkovcanfinnish]

I think the time to give Lundell the 2C role is upon us.

Even if it’s a test run, Bennett has been really struggling offensively. Maybe he needs his load lessened

 

[austropanther]

The thing is that Bennett still manages to create tons of chances (no stats to back this up, but you just have to watch him play. He often finds a way to cruise through the middle of the ice and he still does have a good shot).

Furthermore we need PO Bennett. The PO performance most likely will be the measuring stick for his contract, not his regular season play