Hi Guys...
Just a quick thought on Sean Bentivoglio. Not sure quite why he is suddenly considered a 3rd line guy (appreciate that other teams have upgraded).
This guy has a superb hockey IQ. He sees the game better than most. He's excellent at receiving a pass in the neutral zone and continuing productive transition. Our powerplay (probably the best in the league for 3-5 years) has him as a large component due to his quick hands and ability to distribute the puck either way in tight situations down low.
More than anything, he is a gamer. In the play off quarter final first leg against Sheffield when we went 5-1 down, he was an impact guy who put the team on his back. Obviously, that's just the latest example - he's been a pretty serial winner.
Not a criticism of other views - which have been put forward with valid reasons - but for me this guy very much remains a top 6 forward and a pivotal player for the Devils. Quite literally, sometimes it is 'better the Devil you know'.
Cheers,
John