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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Yes, but Eakin can also play 4th line C, which is why Rooney becomes intriguing on Backlund's line
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We need Rooney speed to make up for Lucic and Lewis. Throwing Eakin in that line makes it almost unplayable. Elevating Rooney and putting Eakin into the lineup takes out a lot of offense.