4th line doesn't need to be limited to 5 mins a night.
imo few 2nd and 3rd line spots are already locked up with Backlund, Bouma, Galiardi, Stempniak, Glencross, Jones for next year. If these guys can surpass the names I mentioned that'll be great news. Not to mention, there will be more youngsters coming through next year with higher ceiling in Poirer, Gaudreau, next years top pick etc.
Not to mention, this is their first pro year for all 3, if in a year all 3 are playing 4th line in the NHL thats huge development, they can move up afterwards.
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