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Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL
I never once said to pencil Phillips in on the 3rd line next season. I was speaking in general terms.
But if Phillips were to come into training camp next season and earn his spot, there's absolutely zero problem playing him on the third line.
Time have changed. You don't have just big grinders playing your bottom 6 anywhere.
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Last years SC winners most common 4th line combo by ice time averaged 6'1" 210 lb. In 66 games they combined for 16 pts.
Size on your lower lines certainly does matter.