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Originally Posted by Kovaz
Nobody earned that spot, but you had to put someone there with Ferland injured. Huge difference between having to pick someone to fill a hole created by injury, and replacing someone who is healthy and having success.
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Actually, it's not a huge difference. It's making lineups to try and get a win. GG could have elevated Tkachuk (like many wanted), but he gave Bennett a chance, likely based on what Tkachuk can do on the second line.
Stewart is going to play, so where do you slot him that (a) causes the least disruption and (b) he might do well in? Well, Ferland is injured, Stewart plays a lot like Ferland. Bennett has only been there for two games and has a lot of experience with Jankowski.