Benson and Kulich

[Big Guava]

The Butler

[Flashsabre]

I think a really good comparison for Benson is ROR.

Both guys made the NHL at 18. If you look at them they don’t check many of the sexy boxes: Excellent size, Excellent speed, Excellent shot, crazy puck skills.

But their hockey IQ and understanding of the game all over the ice makes them impactful, special players.

ROR is bigger and plays centre but I see Benson being a similar player from the wing in his prime.

He is the “coach’s dream” type player that does everything you would hope a player does without having to tell him or motivate him to do it.

Even if he is struggling offensively Benson can still impact the team positively in other areas while he works through a slump. The anti VO if you will😃

[R_Dudley]

I saw this Friday and voted Benson w/o chiming in here like I am now. Glad to see he is producing this preseason already and confirming my thoughts and choice. 

Love the nfreeman projection of a combination of Marchand and Bergeron type of player. 

Not sure how much I like this global series starting them traveling on the road overseas, I hope everyone key to a solid start stays healthy.     

[LGR4GM]

I would guess Kulich will be staying in the lineup for a bit as it appears they finally shut Benson down. Considering their schedule, this would be the time to do it.