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Originally Posted by Jay Random
The question is, who would you put on that line that wouldn't impair the defensive play of Backlund and Coleman? Goals from the third line are a ‘nice to have’. Containing the opposition's top forwards is a ‘cannot do without’. You don't sacrifice what you need to chase what you merely want.
I haven't seen anything to suggest that Ritchie would be a net improvement on Lewis in that role. Ruzicka and the prospects would most likely be a significant net loss – especially considering how poorly Ruzicka played on the wing in camp.
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I don't have faith in Ruzicka either. I suggested Ritchie might be better. I also think Rooney would be better. I would also be doing everything possible to prep Pelletier for the role. Would be awesome if he could grow into it later this year, but he id more likely not going to be an option until next season.