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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
The problem with relegating Backlund to the 4th line is someone else has to take on matchup responsibilities. Will it help or hurt Zary’s development as a centre to routinely throw him out against the McKinnon, McDavid, and Eichel lines?
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The guy is turning 36 soon. Someone else has to take up the reins sooner or later. It's going to be over the next season or two. Probably best to get ahead of it and let these younger work there way up to full time.
Frost is a bit more seasoned. Maybe you can try giving him the hard match ups?