W/C Zachary Benson - (2023, 13th, BUF)
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Meh at first I was concerned about his speed he has a very excellent burst and edges the top speed isn't there but as his lower body, core and overall conditioning at the nhl get better, I could see a legit speedster nothing in the mack, Connor or barzal level but still very good and he seems to be decently strong on his skates along the boards. If he finds ways to use more crossovers he could be a very quick east west that moves north fast. It's all about getting that quick explosive push on the outside edge with the cross under, alot of people think it's about the front foot that just chooses the direction the back foot generates the power.
How about an example in the last 2 decades?
Since the lockout every player that has won multiple Selke awards is in or will be in the HHoF.
Beerz
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Kid’s pretty good and really fun to watch. Some of you guys should catch a few more games
I don't know but watching the way he stick handles and wins board battles is amazing, soft hands hard play. This is my Homer in me but I could see a zetterberg upside with him ppg selke caliber winger would amazing but I'm most likely overhyping him, still, amazing upside and talent Sabres are full of interesting unicorn esque skillsets
Ace
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What?
Respectfully as someone who watches him win puck battles against multiple people every single night, what?
Respectfully as someone who watches him go to the dirtiest areas to make plays every night, what?
Respectfully as someone who watches him bounce off of players and race to reengage with them and wins the subsequent puck battle, what?
Respectfully, what?
Juxtaposer
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Benson doesn't have typical NHL size or speed, but he certainly has no problem handling it. One of the funnest players to watch in the league. He was worth the watch every night in Winnipeg and he's worth tuning in to Sabres games now.
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Peasy
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Again?
I know he hasnt missed a ton of games in his career so far, but feels like he has already been injured so many times. This was a big concern for people going into the draft and a likely reason why he went later than expected.
HOOats
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Again? Yeah I guess again, in that he has a small nagging injury and has had an injury before?
He played 71 games last as an undersized 18-year old. There's nothing particularly concerning about his time in the league so far.
Might as well answer this one too...
No.
Butt Ox
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Whats going on with the Sabres?
He was injured in preseason. Then he's supposedly healthy enough to play game#1. Then he's not healthy enough to play game #2. Then he's healthy enough to play games 3-7. Now he's back to being too injured to play?
If he's injured, sit him until he's better. If he's not injured, why does he keep getting taken out?
He is trying to play through something and has been in and out of the lineup due to it. The coach has him out tonight trying to get him closer to 100%.
