Ferland has shown in the Vancouver series he can have an impact and dominate both offensively and defensively with limited ice time. He's then shown he can do it on the top line at times along side Gaudreau and Monahan.
Anybody who doesn't think Ferland had gamebreaking upside hasn't been watching. His only problem is consistency. Personally I think he's an ideal 3rd line winger. Him paired up with Bennett and Lazar should make for a great 3rd line next season.
10-12 mins a night matched up against energy forwards should be easy enough task if he gets quality linemates
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