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Originally Posted by Anduril
On paper it would be ideal if we could add another top 6 RW but I'd say our real weakness outside of goaltending is our depth on the 3rd line.
Versteeg is a solid piece that fits nicely in both caphit and what he brings to the team. Once Sam Bennett shows a little more success and am upgrade on 2017 Brouwer, you could start to feel co confident being a cup contender.
Against the Ducks our main two lines thoroughly outplayed their opponents but the battle of 3rd lines was absolutely dominated in the Ducks' favor.
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Versteeg-Bennett-Chiasson had its way with Vermette and co everywhere except faceoffs. In fact our third line scored more ES goals than Gaudreau-Monahan-Ferland.
Our issue in the playoffs was a mix of things but I would point to the third defense pair long before blaming the third line.