Plus Ferland has the ability to thrive on the top line, something that isn't a guarantee (see Neal, Bennett), and is a player that will throw his weight around.
I finished pulling the highlights from the playoffs and Hathaway, Bennett, and Lindholm were our physical players. We've lost 1/3rd of our playoff intense players, and we were already too soft. At this point I can't see Ferland getting a big contract, so if we can make it work I'd be ecstatic.
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