I don’t think that’s it at all.. this has nothing to do with him being righthanded.
Remember how some say that Ferland is only a 20 goal guy because of Monahan and Gaudreau (and Monahan is really only as good as he is because... you get the point) Bringing a guy in who is looking for a spark in his game and having play with Johnny/Mony could prove to be just what the doctor ordered for Stewart’s game - GG already mentioned how Chris will likely be moved around here until he finds the best fit but while the top line RW in Ferland is gone why not help a guy like Stewart out and help him ease into the team. He gets to go out now and play a simple game - get the puck, give the puck, go to the net; I think eventually he finds his way onto the right side of Bennett/Jankowski but for right now this is a good way to welcome him into the fold.
I’m looking forward to his debut here actually and wish him the best success as mentioned.
And for all the GG bashing - I’ll admit that I have through the year bashed him as well - the guy has his team 10 games above .500 in an absolutely crowded western conference especially the pacific division and well within reach of home ice in the playoffs... we should be giving him some credit for that.
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