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Originally Posted by flyersfan187
I think you under estimate how much of a veteran presence they bring to this team. Sesisto I could see rotating with Shelley, but Betts is one of our better pkers and is a great fourth line center
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I agree that Betts was the player you describe two seasons ago and maybe for some of last season. If his shoulder has drastically improved then I'm with you - but if it hasn't and he can't win draws... and if he's even a microsecond slower - then I'm for sacrificing his leadership and defensive presence for guys that can fly around for 3 periods and really take advantage of Laviolette's system. It just seemed to me last season that the Flyers would play this new system and really grind down the opposition defense - then in comes the 4th line to give them a breather. I know it isn't all Betts' fault but that 4th line was on the ice for a lot of goals against.