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Originally Posted by codynw
If having Ferland on the first line doesn't help Gaudreau, having Ryan Reaves on the 4th line or in the press box isn't going to change how much abuse Crosby takes.
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From what I see, Ferland isn't there to protect Gaudreau. Ferland fights his own fights, and with his hitting gives the opposition something more to distract them.
Reaves provides protection in the sense that he'll be sent out to hammer anyone who takes too many liberties.