I think part of the argument is that Anderson and Hanifin couldn’t handle the top line of Edmonton .
So if they can’t play first pairing D in playoffs why not move one for forward help .
Depth D doesn’t matter if the depth can’t stop the oppositions best players
We didn’t loose against Edmonton because Stone was forced to play .
Now if the team believes one or both of Anderson and Hanifin have another level still you can absolutely run them out there again. If the team believes either has peaked looking to acquire a similarly aged and skills forward makes sense
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