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Originally Posted by Poe969
I don't understand why people want Bennett on the wing???? He's a centre and a damn good one. We'd be better off with a third line with Bennett at centre and Frolik on the wing.
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We can't just shove him into the role either. He's played only a dozen games in the NHL. So it seems to be the safe option to stick him on the wing to start the year off. With the expectation that he'll move over to center when his systems play and defensive responsibility are good enough to be a top 6 NHL center.
Putting Backlund in (who is our best possession player and best defensive forward) on his line, as well as possibly Frolik, this could speed the process up greatly.