Beau Bennett will change everything for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Maybe that seems like a lot of pressure to heap onto a 22-year-old forward with a total of 38 games played in the NHL. Perhaps it stinks of hyperbole.
If the Chicago Blackhawks can literally have countdowns until Teuvo Teravainen makes his NHL debut and he can be hailed as the second coming of Patrick Kane, though, surely Pittsburgh Penguins fans aren't out of line when thinking about the difference Bennett could make as a third-line forward.
Chicago's golden child is 19 years old and was selected with the 18th overall pick in the 2012 draft. Bennett was taken at No. 20 in 2010. Both are considered top-end offensive prospects and both guys are known for their goal scoring work.
For Pittsburgh, Bennett adds another element to a lineup that has been shifting more than Carlos Mencia when he knows Joe Rogan is in the crowd.
With Pascal Dupuis likely out for the remainder of the season, the Penguins are in need of more scoring ability throughout the lineup.
When general manager Ray Shero drafted the slick ...
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How Beau Bennett Changes Everything for Pittsburgh Penguins
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