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McLean’s Pub Call Of The Wilde: Long Odds In Vegas
February 17, 2018
By Brian Wilde
The Montreal Canadiens road show continuing in Las Vegas where the Golden Knights have been the surprise of the season this season leading the Pacific Division in points. The Habs have been the biggest surprise of the season the wrong way with what looks like a 30 point drop in the standings. Not much expected for Montreal fans in this one, but that’s why they play the games.
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Thanks Brian, as always. This year is crazy time and rumors will always always start and spread like brush fire.
Two thoughts. First, can we please not use “bullet in the chamber” metaphors for hockey articles right now? I know you didn’t mean anything by it and I know you’re heart’s definitely in the right place, but considering the climate, and how raw everyone’s feeling (rightfully) are right now, it’s best to leave that alone.
Second, and this is hockey related, what’s with the infatuation with Sam Bennett? I don’t get it. Saying he has more points than Pacioretty did at the same age isn’t a fair comparison. Compare his third SEASON with Pacioretty’s and it’s not close. Bennett’s numbers are on a downward trend. I’ve heard you or Grant say “he needs an opportunity,” but he’s only averaging 30 seconds less than Galchenyuk over his career, and as maligned and sidelined as Galchenyuk has been, he has accomplished a great day more. Finally, even though Bennett is a top 5 pick, there are PLENTY of busts who’ve been drafted in the top 5. I don’t see that as an argument in his favor either.
Hoenstly, I don’t see it at all and would really appreciate what I’m missing and why you and Grant are so high on him exactly. This isn’t a challenge, I honestly want to know what you consider him a viable top 2C.