People need to get past the idea that being on this line means you are a top-line player, or a 3rd-line player, if that is the case.
It is a question of roles, and of ice-time.
Simon's role, in that scenario, would be very clear: do the dirty work, so Gaudreau can do his thing. That doesn't make Simon the 'top ranked' RW on the team. None of the guys would be concerned about that.
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