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This is what extending Barrie sets us up for. A scenario where we have Broberg, Bouch and Barrie in the lineup. Those 3 guys need sheltered minutes, and can't PK. That leaves 3 penalty killers (Samorukov, Nurse, Larsson). I figure Holland wants Bouch developed into a well-rounded defender, so it's possible that he penalty kills but I doubt Holland builds a roster that forces him into that role in his 2nd full season. The solution is to keep Bear, he can play in key moments and penalty kill. With this lineup, Tippet sits Broberg in the press box all year and lets Lagesson/Niemalienen/the extra D-man penalty kill. Barrie got benched in the last few minutes when we had a 1 goal lead against Winnipeg. We don't need a passenger like that going forward, save the sheltered minutes for rookies, not our top 2 RD!