| Benning to Bakersfield for Conditioning [message #751980] |
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 Kr55
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Lots of good extra ripening time for Benson while the NHL boys are relaxing.
How nice is this for Yams? Next 2 weeks of vacation and NHL cheques. Beats 4 AHL games, that's for sure :)
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RDOilerfan
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I am really glad Benning agreed to go down and play. I think the Condors have a busy schedule while the Oilers are off. Benning first got hurt Nov 19th. He missed 5 games, played under 3 mins on Dec 1, got hurt again, then has missed 20 games. So the guy has barely played in 2 months. Practicing hard can only do so much. At this time of year, the Oilers can't afford to have a guy in their line up working through knocking off the rust.
I think more players should be willing to go to the minor for a conditioning stint rather than try to work things out in the NHL.
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Oscargasm
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Not bad young Matty Benz. Lays a huge hit in the second frame of his first game on his conditioning stint.
https://twitter.com/condors/status/1219413351370907648?s=21
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GabbyDugan
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The Oilers have recalled Benning from Bakersfield, but he remains on IR.
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/oilers-matt-be nning-returns-from-assignment/
"In three games with the Condors, the 25-year-old notched one assist, two PIM and a plus-1 rating. Once given the all-clear, Benning figures to jump Caleb Jones or Kris Russell on the depth chart."
Is there a market for K Russell? Can CalebJones accomplish any more learning in the AHL?
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Oscargasm
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| GabbyDugan wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 19:59 |
The Oilers have recalled Benning from Bakersfield, but he remains on IR.
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/oilers-matt-be nning-returns-from-assignment/
"In three games with the Condors, the 25-year-old notched one assist, two PIM and a plus-1 rating. Once given the all-clear, Benning figures to jump Caleb Jones or Kris Russell on the depth chart."
Is there a market for K Russell? Can CalebJones accomplish any more learning in the AHL?
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Probably could do some more learning down there, mind you I don’t know if he plays top pair minutes there?
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| Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 20:31 |
| GabbyDugan wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 19:59 |
The Oilers have recalled Benning from Bakersfield, but he remains on IR.
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/oilers-matt-be nning-returns-from-assignment/
"In three games with the Condors, the 25-year-old notched one assist, two PIM and a plus-1 rating. Once given the all-clear, Benning figures to jump Caleb Jones or Kris Russell on the depth chart."
Is there a market for K Russell? Can CalebJones accomplish any more learning in the AHL?
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Probably could do some more learning down there, mind you I don’t know if he plays top pair minutes there?
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Benning was just on a conditioning stint so he can only be down there for a short period of time.
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Oscargasm
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| RDOilerfan wrote on Tue, 28 January 2020 09:21 |
| Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 20:31 |
| GabbyDugan wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 19:59 |
The Oilers have recalled Benning from Bakersfield, but he remains on IR.
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/oilers-matt-be nning-returns-from-assignment/
"In three games with the Condors, the 25-year-old notched one assist, two PIM and a plus-1 rating. Once given the all-clear, Benning figures to jump Caleb Jones or Kris Russell on the depth chart."
Is there a market for K Russell? Can CalebJones accomplish any more learning in the AHL?
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Probably could do some more learning down there, mind you I don’t know if he plays top pair minutes there?
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Benning was just on a conditioning stint so he can only be down there for a short period of time.
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I meant Jones, in response to your ‘Can Caleb Jones accomplish any more learning in the AHL?’ question. But. Thanks for the reminder about Benning’s conditioning stint.
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RDOilerfan
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| Oscargasm wrote on Tue, 28 January 2020 09:47 |
| RDOilerfan wrote on Tue, 28 January 2020 09:21 |
| Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 20:31 |
| GabbyDugan wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 19:59 |
The Oilers have recalled Benning from Bakersfield, but he remains on IR.
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/oilers-matt-be nning-returns-from-assignment/
"In three games with the Condors, the 25-year-old notched one assist, two PIM and a plus-1 rating. Once given the all-clear, Benning figures to jump Caleb Jones or Kris Russell on the depth chart."
Is there a market for K Russell? Can CalebJones accomplish any more learning in the AHL?
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Probably could do some more learning down there, mind you I don’t know if he plays top pair minutes there?
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Benning was just on a conditioning stint so he can only be down there for a short period of time.
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I meant Jones, in response to your ‘Can Caleb Jones accomplish any more learning in the AHL?’ question. But. Thanks for the reminder about Benning’s conditioning stint.
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I never asked the question. It wasn't my post.
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| Oscargasm wrote on Tue, 28 January 2020 09:47 |
I meant Jones, in response to your ‘Can Caleb Jones accomplish any more learning in the AHL?’ question. But. Thanks for the reminder about Benning’s conditioning stint.
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I always think a young player can learn more, no matter what league they play in. Jones hasn't dominated the AHL - so if he were demoted it wouldn't be terrible for him and I think he can learn a lot being one of the top guys there.
That said, the Oilers have been playing him on his wrong side here partnered with Russell - that almost suggests the coach trusts him more than Russell. I wouldn't mind seeing how he looked playing his strong side with Benning for a couple games.
That would mean sitting out the $4MM man, which could be create a bit of a stir, and may not be helpful if there seems to be a trade market for Russell. I'd chat with the GM before I sat out #4 but I'm sure not against doing it.
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GabbyDugan
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Maybe Benning WILL play Wednesday against the Flames. From the Oilers website.
https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/blog-all-news-and-videos-fro m-tuesdays-skate-at-rogers-place/c-314372892?tid=281885062
"Lines appeared to be:
Neal - McDavid - Kassian
Nugent-Hopkins - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Nygard - Sheahan - Archibald
Khaira - Gagner - Chiasson
P. Russell, Haas
Defence:
Klefbom - Larsson
Nurse - Bear
K. Russell - Benning
Goal:
Smith
Koskinen"
There is room on the roster for Benning to come off IR because Lagesson was sent to Bakersfield last week.
Archibald did a good job while Kassian was suspended. I hope the third and fourth lines can continue to support the top lines. I think based on performance Haas should be in the lineup instead of Khaira, but maybe a gritty kind of game will get Khaira going.
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RDOilerfan
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Put up or shut up time for Khaira. If he can't come out and show he has a pulse in a divisional game with playoff/division standing implications after sitting for 3 weeks, it's never happening.
Personally, I think his days are numbered. When you are a bottom 6 guy, the team shouldn't have to continually scratch you for long periods of time in an attempt to get you to show them you are alive.
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CrudeRemarks
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| GabbyDugan wrote on Tue, 28 January 2020 13:54 |
Maybe Benning WILL play Wednesday against the Flames. From the Oilers website.
https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/blog-all-news-and-videos-fro m-tuesdays-skate-at-rogers-place/c-314372892?tid=281885062
"Lines appeared to be:
Neal - McDavid - Kassian
Nugent-Hopkins - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Nygard - Sheahan - Archibald
Khaira - Gagner - Chiasson
P. Russell, Haas
Defence:
Klefbom - Larsson
Nurse - Bear
K. Russell - Benning
Goal:
Smith
Koskinen"
There is room on the roster for Benning to come off IR because Lagesson was sent to Bakersfield last week.
Archibald did a good job while Kassian was suspended. I hope the third and fourth lines can continue to support the top lines. I think based on performance Haas should be in the lineup instead of Khaira, but maybe a gritty kind of game will get Khaira going.
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Sitting Russell. You think Khaira can replace his offense?
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