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Originally Posted by JoeRangers
I wouldnt demote AA because that has been one of the best lines. He really hasnt been inconsistent so much as he had a bad 17 or so game stretch. If that line keeps playing the way they have I wouldnt break it up. I would keep that line together and put Nash on the Richards - Cally line. Hagelin unfortunately would go to the 3rd line.
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He also started the season in a slump and was benched/demoted.
Twice in half a season?
The safer bet is Hagelin, whose work ethic has never been questioned, hasn't revealed any "personal" issues and when he isnt scoring, he can provide relentless pressure on the puck.
Hagelin has outperformed AA this season. Plain and simple.