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No reason play White as 4C. Don't learn anything from that. Put him on the wing in the top 6. If he's still got a spot on this team it'll be there. He and Tkachuk have played well together in the past, and would allow for Batherson to be moved to the Stützle line full time. White with Stützle would also work. Has good wheels to go with Formenton and Timmy, and gives Stutzle a right shot natural C to help on draws. Would be a very responsible line defensively while being very dangerous with speed. (Stützle lowkey has been one of Ottawa's best defensive forwards this year).
There's also not much point in keeping Sanford or Gambrell. Get what you can get, and go young the rest of the way. Ennis I can see keeping. It's a good fit for the team and player, and he's not gonna be a valuable asset. Could see him taking a string of 1 year deals to stay in Ottawa, where he's found a fit that's been missing for a long time with him.