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Originally Posted by ricardodw
Unless Ferland is able to play with Bennett it would be hard to put Hudler on his line. There will be a lot more physical play instigated by Bennett that Hudler will not be able to back.
I think that Hudler stays with Gaudreau and Monahan until someone figures out how to stop them.
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Bennett is not a soft player by any means, so it is not like he needs a punishing hitter on his line to thrive. I would personally opt for a guy like Jooris on his line, or Shore if he starts to pick up his game. What you want more than anything on that line with Bennett is a guy who can take faceoffs, especially on the right hand. Jones may even be able to work in a pinch, but he is not going to be able to take a lot of draws, just capable enough if Bennett gets waved out.
It might seem high for a guy like Jooris at first glance, playing on what is arguably a 2nd line (flames will have 2a and 2b, since the Bennett and Backlund lines will need to be managed for matchups/zone starts). However, Jooris is the kind of guy who plays well with good linemates and rather than going for pure physicality, with Jooris you get a player who doesn't shy from contact and has the speed to keep up with Bennett