I would also like to add that Tkachuk is a fairly unique kind of prospect. You don't want your skilled players playing on the 4th line. Can a prospect like Tkachuk get his ears wet and develop starting on the 4th line? I think so. I think that kind of game rather suits him. Not for an instant going to say that he is a 4th line player, or playing a 4th line caliber game, nor even that it is the best line for him to develop on. Just merely pointing out that he is a very gritty player, and unlike most prospects, I wouldn't suddenly think his development is being ruined if he spent time on the 4th line while he learns the NHL game a bit.
Gaudreau, Monahan and even Bennett - I would not want any of these on the 4th line. Tkachuk for a stretch on the 4th line? Would be fine - as long it is a stretch of games. His type of game gives a team more options that way, I think.
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