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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I don't think you needed to. Your clear preference is for Bennett on the top line over anyone else, including Ferland or Tkachuk. Nothing wrong with that.
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In a vacuum I probably prefer tkachuk up there to be honest but within the context of this team and having a solid shutdown line I think it’s better that he plays with backlund
As for ferkland, I just don’t think he’s a true top liner long term in this league, nothing against him I just think Bennett’s ceiling is higher and ferkland is better suited to a third line role as he is more of a crash and bang winger.
But yeah we all have our opinions and we’ll see what Bennett does with this opportunity while ferkland is out.
I think best case for this season is you can rotate Bennett and ferland into that spot to give a spark when needed and depending on the game and how they are going. I think bennett gaining some of the coaches confidence in him in that role would really help us ensure that we can keep Johnny and mony going for the rest of the year which is basically critical to making the playoffs