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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 6, 2019 at 3:02 p.m.
Thread: Starting Roster
i'd have to point out anyone thinking our 4th line Center plays 8-9minuts hasnt watched a single game since Claude Julien took over

our 4th line Centers are EXPECTED to kill Penalties under Claude Julien as such they end up with around 12-13 minutes unless they're an AHL Scab like Chaput was .
Thompson came in right away playing at his lowest 9 minutes and at his highest 17 minutes over 25 games. he played over 15 minutes far more then he played under 12 minutes .

Poehling if he starts would average 11-13 minutes with similar lows and 15-16minute highs .

4th line with Claude Julien means you either step up or get replaced .
Froese couldnt step up so Chaput was brought in , Chaput failed and Thompson was acquired .
all Claude Expects is for you to finish Checks , Win Faceoffs and Kill Penalties .

playing Poehling in the AHL makes sense only for Conditioning as he and Danault will help carry the bulk of the Defensive Zone and Neutral Zone Faceoffs which is FAR MORE VALUABLE then AHL faceoff Experience because you're facing better competition while bonding with future line mate's .

it would be outright irresponsible to put Poehling in the AHL given whom our Coach is and how much he covets the 4th line