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.
Benson is in his rookie year with the Buffalo Sabres but he isn’t exactly putting up numbers like ‘that other’ B.C. kid who’s doing his thing with the Chicago Blackhawks.
After Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks in Vancouver, Benson’s season totals are a modest 9 goals and 14 assists for 23 points in 59 games.
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