I think a combination of the first line not doing much lately in which Ferland has been ice cold and the third line struggles finally sparked GG to do something.
Bennett has always had good chemistry with Gaudreau, most players do but Sam seems to have a bit more than the norm. The move paid off as Bennett, Janko and Monahan all scored.
IMO the Flames shouldn't move any of Gaudreau, Monahan, Tkachuk, Bennett, Jankowski, Ferland or Backlund out of the forward ranks. Everyone else is replaceable but those 7 should be a big part of our top 9 for years to come.
If some of the younger guys in Mangiapane or Dube show they can be legitimate offensive threats in the NHL then maybe you consider moving a guy like Ferland but until then I really like those guys. We need to add at least one younger RH winger to compliment this group, maybe Foo will continue to develop but only time will tell at this point..
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