Benson and Kulich

[mjd1001]

A lot is being made of how good Kulich looks, but he hasn't shown it yet against NHL competition.

Benson, he hasn't produced at a super high level but as a young rookie played a solid game all around.

As they both get experience and older, who is eventually better?

[LGR4GM]

Benson

[mjd1001]

I really would like Kulich to play so well in camp he forces himself on the team, so we can actually get a better answer to this.

[LGR4GM]

1 minute ago, mjd1001 said:

I really would like Kulich to play so well in camp he forces himself on the team, so we can actually get a better answer to this.

Tbh, you're comparing a 20yr old Kulich with 3 pro seasons to a 19yr old Benson with 1. Yet Benson is still better and personally with the exception of goals, will continue to be better. That said Kulich has lots of top 6 potential. 

[pi2000]

Two different types of players, but the edge goes to Kulich due to his NHL level size and strength.

[DarthEbriate]

Over the next 3 seasons: Benson.

I think by the end of this season, the line we're all going to want on the ice is Benson-Cozens-Quinn. I think next season, the 5-on-5 time on ice will reflect that. By the season after that, I think they'll prove they can work together or apart and don't fold up shop in the playoffs, either.

Long term, I think Benson will be a top-18 (surpassing Eichel) in Sabres career scoring and stays ahead of Kulich for the duration of their Sabres careers.

Edited 1 hour ago by DarthEbriate