I think what the plan is for Bennett is to find a pairing/line for him.
If Bennett finds chemistry with someone, and they end up providing an additional scoring line, that makes them way more difficult to match up against and neutralize.
Chicago didn't use Kane-Toews-Hossa much at all.
At any rate, this is much ado about nothing. Unless Stewart scores a goal or two, or is really playing well and seemingly fitting on that top line, it is a short-lived experiment. It isn't going to last all game.
He is a RHS which does help with the chemistry and gives that line a different look. I can totally see why Gulutzan is trying it. I also don't think there is much chance he is going to keep on trying it all game if they don't see success right away. Why be so upset over something that is, for all INTENSIVE purposes, a short-lived experiment for the new guy?
Heck, for all we know, Gulutzan hates having Stewart, and wants to make a fool out of Treliving for saying he can score!!
Just relax and see how the game goes. No need to get so angry.
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