I'm really hoping that there is change to the core of the forward groups going into next season. BUT if there's not, and they go into the season with the roster largely what it is presently, then I REALLY hope that Ward and the coaching staff is a lot more flexible with their lineups, and willing to shuffle the chairs a fair amount to see what new combinations could work.
Be willing to break up Gaudreau from Monahan permanently on the even strength lineups. Get Gaudreau to play with Tkachuk possibly. Don't be glued to a certain legacy pairing that isn't getting results anymore. Gotta maximize the roster to the fullest potential.
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