I'd rather see McLeod on the 3rd line with Hyman and Nuge then a 4th line of Perlini/Benson-Ryan-Kassian

I’m not a fan of having Nuge, and Hyman on the third line, but I can see why Tippett would do that. With Kane, we can form three very solid lines! I think we will start scoring a bunch with Kane in the mix! Still wish we would get a starter, and a top 4 right shot defence man, but it’s all good.. maybe he will get that in the off-season, or deadline if we start playing very well, and if we are near top of the pacific.

Best 3rd line in the league! Smith and Barrie are both close to returning too, so the roster will still see some improvements going forward.

Think Barrie was practicing and Smith did travel with the team to Montreal as well.

Yeah, I think both could be available Wednesday at Washington.