I think the Bennett is a center idea is dead. They gave him every opportunity but he is a much better winger. I would love to see what he can do on the other side and think he should get a shot at that top line just to keep 3M together for the rest of this year.
I wouldn't be opposed to sending Tkachuk up there either and moving Bennett back with Backlund to see if that can help his game, they've had success before.
Ferland I look at a lot like Glencross. I thought he was an amazing 3rd line scoring winger who could fill in a top 9 role if nessecary, but always played better with limited minutes where he could have maximum energy per shift. I don't think Ferland looks out of place on that line, but is still inconsistent enough that he would be better used on a second scoring line.
I would like to see
Gaudreau-Monahan-Tkachuk
Bennett-Backlund-Frolik
Versteeg-Jankowski-Ferland
Hathaway-Stajan-Brouwer
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