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Originally Posted by GioforPM
a. Is it a demotion? Or just trying line combos?
b. There are a number of potential reasons, whether you agree or not. This move causes less disruption throughout the lineup, puts a guy kinda like Ferland in Ferland's spot, puts a big scary dude alongside the top stars, takes advantage of any "new team/first game" energy that Stewart has and maybe helps him off to a good start after the move.
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And worst case scenario? They move him down to the third line and move Bennett back up to the top line. There is no problem with what is being tested out. Why not try and catch lightning in a bottle?