B.C.-born Buffalo Sabre winger holding his own as the league’s 2nd-youngest player
The more people you talk to about Zach Benson, the more you realize the Chilliwack Minor Hockey product is going to be a bona fide NHL star.
“He’s had an incredible season. He made our team because he’s a very intelligent player – specifically without the puck. There are a lot of things that you would have to send a player back to junior or to the American Hockey League to learn playing without the puck, positioning without the puck, ability to compliment linemates, high compete and the ability to deal with the strength and size of opposing players despite only being 18-years-old,” said Sabres head coach Don Granato.
“I think he’s fit in very well. He’s very well-respected amongst the guys. He understands he’s a rookie and he knows his place. A lot of guys come in and are cocky and demand more. This guy just does his thing and he’s gained a ton of respect. He has zero ego. He just goes out and works hard every day. He’s been put in different situations but every time he goes out onto the ice he plays the same way. He’s never been a liability at any point,” noted Ray.
Playing at the NHL level means that when Benson now goes into a corner, it’s with a grown man – not a 17-year-old kid as was the case in the WHL. Players are bigger, faster and stronger. The same decisions have to be made but with much less time and space.
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