Brouwer seems most likely for the top line, a capable physical scorer.
I'd like to see Chaisson tried out on Backlund's wing, physical and defensively responsible.
Frolik would be good on Bennett's wing and give some veteran guidance.
I can see Hathaway making a good case for 4th line RW.
1) Gaudreau - Monahan - Brouwer
2) Tkachuk/Shinkaruk - Bennett - Frolik
2b) Ferland/Shinkaruk/Bouma - Backlund - Chaisson
4) Bollig/Ferland - Stajan/Bouma - Hathaway
We'll have to see who gels in training camp.
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