Wow that is a great observation and neat to see how the lineup stacks up to 3-4 years ago.
Yes a better 4th line indeed. I guess that is the trade off and the difference between the two teams, sustainable experience vs fast youthful energy.
You need a balance of experience and energy amongst the line up. Based on the two lineups above I've just shown the ages on the respective lineups.
2021/22(Average age: 28.8)
28-27-24
25-32-30
25-30-29
33-35-28
2023/24 (Average age: 27.75 years old)
30-25-27
23-33-24
27-34-32
22-30-26
Not crazy, but younger for sure and they are playing some solid hockey right now.
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