Spencer Bennett, 19, was selected by the Flames in the fifth round, 141st overall, of last month’s NHL draft. The 6-foot-3, 185-pounder spent last season with the BCHL’s Surrey Eagles, scoring 20 goals and setting up 21 others in 60 games. He turned down a scholarship offer from the U of Alaska/Anchorage in order to join the Winterhawks.
— Spencer Bennett will play for the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL next year. Hat tip to johnnyluv of Calgarypuck.
To bear witness to the quick reports and reactions on rumors from Toronto yesterday, bare witness to the Toronto Sun article showing how Luke Schenn found out about trade rumors: Through pal Steven Stamkos who not only heard about the rumors on the radio, but had his GM (Brian Lawton) call to inquire about Schenn first hand.