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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Working on a piece for Flamesnation right now about Ryan. In short, you don't trade him because Bennett also works for the third line at 5v5 and so therefore he's obsolete. Ryan's value on the PK is enormous.
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Exactly. Ryan on the 4th line line helps the 4th line. His faceoff ability helps minimize the fourth line being hemmed in to start. Worst case in a defensive zone start you swap Ryan in on the third line to help gain posession, which I recall them doing a few times. PK time helps utilize the player he is.