If Johnny starts in the NHL, he won't be playing against the top two lines. Hartley will most likely ease him in against lesser competition, ie the bottom two lines. I wouldn't mind him starting with Bouma and Bollig, or Ferland but doubt he starts on the big club.
Fleury played some of his first season on the fourth lines. Not a bad idea really as he is surrounded by beef and playing against lesser competition until he gets used to the speed of the game. Slowly move him up if his play warrants it.
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