As much as having Simmonds on the 1st would be an improvement, I don't think it's the solution.
If you're going for a legit Stanley cup contending 1st line, you need a Wheeler, Kessel, Kucherov type guy. Someone who drives the play and completes that line.
Simmonds along side Tkachuk and Backlund would be a dream though. A complete energy/shutdown line.
Gaudreau - Monahan - XXX
Tkachuk - Backlund - Simmonds
Ferland - Janko - Mangiapane
Versteeg - Beagle - Hathaway
Trade bait - Bennett, Fox, Frolik, Brodie (And not opposed to Hamilton only if it's for a true #1 RW)
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