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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I bet their ice time, assignment, and stats look a whole lot like every other year
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Yes, playing against the top lines automatically gives them big minutes, if Sutter matches lines. And playing a counterpunching style, as Backlund and Coleman can do, against offensive players can lead to good scoring chances the other way.
The big difference is that Kadri's line is going to get some good looks against some lesser lines. The opposition checkers will line up against Lindholm, their offensive guys will face Backund. Kadri will get the soft underbelly.