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Originally Posted by Gaskal
We've been calling for this since Gaudreau's first NHL game last year. Too bad since Backlund is out we'll only rarely see this - Sean's line been thrust into more of a shutdown role rather than one that drives possession and offense.
Such a pity because you know this line would have great potential too.
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Offensively, yes. Defensively, it's debatable. Having a line with two 2nd year players with a rookie who has had his share of mistakes and turnovers to start the year is probably not a recipe for success. Monahan has done well this year, but he has shifts where he looks lost as well. Colborne is the oldest of the bunch, but isn't a whole lot better defensively. You need balance on a line otherwise you'll never get out of your own zone to attack. This is exactly why Edmonton is no good.