VaporTrail
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Prospect Info: Zach Benson, LW/C, Wenatchee (WHL), Signed ELC- 2023, 13th Overall
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VaporTrail
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Why you gotta bring that line down by putting Mitts in there ? C'mon man
Jim Bob
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The new kid line:
Benson-Cozens-Savoie
I want this for the first preseason game, at a minimum.
zuikan
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Who do you trust to make a good pass or in a fight on the boards more than Mitts?
old kummelweck
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Listened to the Hockey PDO Podcast today and Mitch Brown was quite adement that Benson jumps to the top of the Sabres prospect rankings.
TheMistyStranger
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Honestly been debating that myself. If I were to do the top 5 right now, I'd probably go
Levi
Benson
Savoie
Kulich
Ostlund
But it's close.
old kummelweck
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Also, PDOcast had Benson 5OA on their rankings (may have been 6).
Jim Bob
RIP RJ
I had him at 6. That is part of why I am thrilled he fell.
Gabrielor
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I had him 8, but in the same tier as my only guy ahead of him available, Moore. Was overjoyed with either, just like Nazar/Savoie last year.
And similar to Savoie, I never dreamed he'd fall to us.
Abraham de Lacy
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Saw the development camp stream a few hours ago. Yes, he was very noticeable and active. Best player on the ice without a doubt. He's going to be fun to watch. Much energy, such compete.
Sabre Dance
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Hard to find skill, effort, and hockey IQ in one package.
WhereAreTheCookies
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Kid reminds me of my old dog and her chew toy. It's his puck, and he might let you touch it for a second, but he's coming right back to get it when you do.
sabresfan129103
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There's a bunch of highlights of him in junior doing the same thing. Dude is tenacious on the puck carrier. Defensemen have to hate him. 
Probably a long shot but does anybody know if video exists of the Benson pick on Sportsnet? Wanted to see the panels reaction. Can only find it on ESPN
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How was this guy passed on 12 times?
-Best player on the best team filled with older Top 10s overall
-Second Best +/-
-Most of his points were done on 5 vs 5, 4 vs 5.... unlike some other "generational talent" who scored 30-40% of his points on either PP and Empty netters.
-Benson has i think no empty net goals
Benson is a generational talent.
.... such a shame he's not recognized at his just value.
13th overall... gawd damn... no offense to Buffalo but this is easely one the biggest steals of all time.
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I don’t think anyone is offended by this. Most people here are shocked he was available.
old kummelweck
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Old Navy Goat
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Jim Bob
RIP RJ
He reminds me of Marchand minus the schnoz. As much as I dislike Marchand, the guy always seems to find the puck on his stick in a dangerous place.There's a bunch of highlights of him in junior doing the same thing. Dude is tenacious on the puck carrier. Defensemen have to hate him.
