Do you think you'll play with Seguin on right wing or would you two play on different lines?
Benn: That's up to the coaching staff. We're fortunate that we have a lot of players who are comfortable playing a lot of different positions, so it'll be like it has been in the past, where you'll see a lot of different line combinations. If guys are injured or coming in and out of the lineup, we're fortunate to have so many versatile players.
The contracts say this could be a very big year, with several key players potentially being UFAs at the end of the season. Do you see it that way?
Benn: We're trying to build off what we've done, and we've been together for a while now. The expectations are high, and like you just mentioned, you don't know how long you're going to be together. So next year is very important.
Do you know when you have a good team? Can you feel that?
Benn: Yeah, for sure. Earlier in my career, the goal was probably to make the playoffs and see what we could do. You know, just build step by step. But now, expectations are raised, and we definitely know as players that we have a group that can win right now. We have that feeling.
How different are you as a player or as a person now than earlier in your career?
Benn:I've been around for a while now. Time flies in the NHL. I feel good, so I don't really look at age. It's all about how you feel out there and how much you believe in yourself. I feel good and I'm excited for next year.
What weight do you place on scoring numbers?
Benn:Obviously you want to produce because that helps your team win. Personally, the numbers haven't been there the last few years, but our team game is probably the best since I've been here. We were one win away from getting to the third round and then two wins away from winning the Stanley Cup. In the end, winning in the playoffs, that's what's most important to me, so however we have to do it to get there, I'm fine with that.